Module Outline

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Observing & Recording Skills - Sfp

Observing & Recording Skills - Sfp

Module
National Code
State Code
50517
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/03/1994
Field of Education
090503 - Children’s Services
Nominal Hours
30
Description
To develop skills in objectively observing and
recording the behaviour of children, and using
this information to contribute to the program.
Range of Variables
1 The theoretical knowledge of objective and
ethical observation and recording of
children is covered in the module
'Observing and Recording Skills (50446).

2 The outcomes of this module must be
demonstrated on-the-job therefore completion
of this module is dependent upon the
student having access to a Supervised Field
Placement (SFP).

The SFP must be in a children's service that
provides care for children between the ages
of 0 to 5 and/or 5 to 12 years, eg. long
day care, occasional care, multipurpose
centre, out of school hours care, home based
care, and is appropriate for the course
enrolled in.

3 The placement and assessment of students on
SFP in the Certificate IV of Home Based
Child Care must follow the 'Guidelines for
Evidence Guide
Assessment to be carried out by both training provider and service/scheme staff.

Practical demonstration on-the-job

Written assignment
Elements and Performance Criteria
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