Unit rationale, description and aim
This microcredential focuses on assessing and managing risks to child safety, particularly in digital and online environments. Participants will learn how to identify and evaluate risks related to both physical and online threats, including cyberbullying, grooming, and exposure to harmful content. They will develop skills to conduct thorough risk assessments and create risk management plans that address the unique needs of vulnerable children, including those with disabilities. The course will also cover strategies for managing physical risks in educational settings, ensuring a holistic approach to safeguarding. By examining real-world case studies, participants will gain insight into effective institutional responses to various risks. The aim is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to implement comprehensive risk management strategies that align with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, thereby ensuring the safety and well-being of children in both physical and digital environments.
Learning outcomes
To successfully complete this unit you will be able to demonstrate you have achieved the learning outcomes (LO) detailed in the below table.
Each outcome is informed by a number of graduate capabilities (GC) to ensure your work in this, and every unit, is part of a larger goal of graduating from ACU with the attributes of insight, empathy, imagination and impact.
Explore the graduate capabilities.
Conduct risk assessments for child safety in educa...
Learning Outcome 01
'UNMC516 - Safeguarding Children 6: Risk Management and Digital Environments - Graduate Capabilities v2 - '
Develop risk management strategies for vulnerable ...
Learning Outcome 02
'UNMC516 - Safeguarding Children 6: Risk Management and Digital Environments - Graduate Capabilities v2 - '
Implement risk management practices that ensure th...
Learning Outcome 03
'UNMC516 - Safeguarding Children 6: Risk Management and Digital Environments - Graduate Capabilities v2 - '
Content
Topics will include:
- Risk Assessment in Child Safeguarding: A detailed look at conducting risk assessments for vulnerable children in educational institutions.
- Managing Online Safety Risks: Examination of online risks such as cyberbullying, grooming, and exposure to inappropriate content, and how to mitigate them.
- Physical Safety in Institutional Settings: Strategies for creating safe physical environments in schools and care institutions, including managing physical risks such as accidents or violence.
- Inclusive Risk Management for Children with Disabilities: Developing risk management strategies that are inclusive of children with disabilities and sensitive to their unique vulnerabilities.
- Risk Management in Practice: Case studies of how schools and institutions have successfully managed and mitigated risks to child safety.
Assessment strategy and rationale
The assessment is designed to evaluate participants’ ability to apply the knowledge gained in a practical and reflective manner. It encourages critical thinking, self-assessment, and the integration of theoretical frameworks with professional practice. This microcredential is focused on evaluating participants’ ability to apply key knowledge and skills in risk management through a comprehensive, real-world task. Participants will create a risk management plan addressing both physical and digital risks, tailored to the needs of their institution and aligned with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. This task encourages participants to critically assess risks and integrate theoretical frameworks with practical applications, fostering depth of understanding and a capacity for leadership in safeguarding children.
Minimum Achievement Standards
The assessment task for this microcredential is designed to demonstrate achievement of each of the learning outcomes. In order to pass this microcredential, students are required to meet the learning outcomes and achieve a minimum overall passing grade of 50% for the assessment task.
Overview of assessments
Assessment Task 1: Risk Management Strategy (2000...
Assessment Task 1: Risk Management Strategy (2000 words)
Create a comprehensive risk management plan addressing both physical and digital risks, tailored to your institution's needs, and aligned with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
Submit your plan to an assigned peer for feedback, focusing on one strength and one area for improvement.
Provide a brief reflection on how this feedback might inform any revisions to the plan.
100%
Learning and teaching strategy and rationale
Learning in this microcredential will involve a participatory approach, combining activities that integrate theoretical learning with practical application. Through collaborative work, reflective exercises, and problem-solving tasks, students will develop key leadership and ethical decision-making skills. This strategy emphasises active involvement and self-assessment, enhancing students’ ability to translate theory into effective practice in child-related fields. The overarching goal is to ensure that participants are equipped to apply their learning in professional settings. Practical exercises, simulations, and case study analysis to develop and apply risk management strategies in real-world educational settings.
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers - Highly Accomplished
In connection to the learning outcomes, on successful completion of this unit, pre-service teachers should have developed the following industry specific knowledge based on the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers - Highly Accomplished standards:
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers - Lead
In connection to the learning outcomes, on successful completion of this unit, pre-service teachers should have developed the following industry specific knowledge based on the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers - Lead standards: