AE648 Family and Domestic Violence Early Intervention Skill Set

To be awarded the AE648 Family and Domestic Violence Early Intervention Skill Set a student must successfully complete a total of one (1) unit of competency, consisting of:

Units of competency

• CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

Practical assessment

• Practical assessment tasks to be completed in real-time via video-link or recorded video

Learners will be issued with a statement of attainment for all successfully completed units.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

When you study with Activ Pathways, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to ensure you have the proper knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You must provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for AE648 Family and Domestic Violence Early Intervention Skill Set.

Study Requirements

Through a Pre-Training Review Activ Pathways will work with prospective student to confirm appropriate:

• Communication, documentation and research skills
• Physical capacity for manual tasks related to study (where applicable)
• Digital literacy skills such as internet browsing, email, word process and presentation software. Students undertaking blended and/or online training will require additional digital skills and access to below listed technologies.
• Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Skills (LLND). LLND levels are determined through participation in your Pre-Training Review which includes an online LLND quiz. During this process where student’s levels are assessed below the minimum requirement, Activ Pathways will work with students to identify most appropriate next steps and support strategies to develop levels. The mapped levels for this course are:
  • Reading: ACSF Level 3
  • Writing: ACSF Level 3
  • Numeracy: ACSF Level 1
  • Oral Communication: ACSF Level 3
  • Learning: ACSF Level 3

Students undertaking a blended and/or online virtual training will require the additional digital skills and technologies:

Digital literacy skills

Intermediate computer skills such as internet browsing, email, word processing, and presentation software.

Technology and workstation set-up

Students undertaking on-campus, blended and/or virtual training will require intermediate computer skills such as internet browsing, email, word processing, and presentation software. We understand the importance of a conducive study environment, so that you will need a quiet study space with a stable internet connection.

You will also need:

• Web camera, microphone and speakers
• Access to a laptop or desktop computer
• Earbuds or headphones
• Zoom video conferencing software.

Please note: You must turn your camera and microphone on during video conferencing.

Important information

This skill set contains content, concepts and scenarios that some individuals may find distressing. Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field.

$500 fee for service

Funded options for 2027 are to be confirmed.

The AE648 Family and Domestic Violence Early Intervention Skill Set will build your skills and expertise in assessing potentially violent situations, enabling you to provide better support to those at risk of family violence.

A AE648 Family and Domestic Violence Early Intervention Skill Set can explore a wide range of job roles and career paths. It will upskill current professionals, or serve as a pathway to entry-level support roles within the healthcare, community services, and government sectors.

Potential career opportunities may include:

• Family Support Worker/Intake officer
• Crisis Accommodation Support Aide
• Community Intake/Triage Worker
• Case Support Officer

This course can help upskill:

• Healthcare Professionals
• Education & Childcare Personnel
• Social and Community Services