Standard training
Following initial approval as a foster carer, our department or licensed care service providing support to the foster carer will ensure that each foster carer has an individualised learning plan, recorded as part of their Foster Carer Agreement.
- Each foster carer must satisfactorily complete worksheet questions at the end of each module.
- An outcome of competent/not competent will be recorded for each foster carer and when competency is achieved in each of the training modules, participants will receive a Standard training - statement of achievement certificate.
- Each foster carer must also complete four learning journals to demonstrate practical application of knowledge and skills gained from the modules and through their experience of providing care to a child or young person placed with them.
Completion of the standard training and learning journals are prerequisites for a carer's renewal of authority at the end of the 12 month period.
Training modules
Standard training consists of three modules. Each module includes a session plan, slides/overhead transparencies (OHTs), handouts, assessment worksheets and evaluation form.
Module 5: Promoting positive behaviours
- 5.1 Session plan
- 5.2 Slides/OHTs
- 5.3 Handouts for participants
- 5.4 Assessment - includes worksheets
- 5.5 Participant evaluation form
- Download the complete module: 5. Promoting positive behaviours.
Module 6: Caring for children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse
- 6.1 Session plan
- 6.2 Slides/OHTs
- 6.3 Handouts for participants
- 6.4 Assessment - includes worksheets
- 6.5 Participant evaluation form
- Download the complete module: 6. Caring for children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse.
Module 7: Carer support, advocacy and self care
- 7.1 Session plan
- 7.2 Slides/OHTs
- 7.3 Handouts for participants
- 7.4 Assessment - includes worksheets
- 7.5 Participant evaluation form
- Download the complete module: 7. Carer support, advocacy and self care.
- Last updated
- 3 August 2007