Unit of competency Outline

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Support children to participate in outside school hours care

Support children to participate in outside school hours care

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCOSHC401A
State Code
D2654
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/07/2012
Field of Education
090503 - Children’s Services
Original Release Date
24/07/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support and guide children's effective participation in outside school hours care
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify the support needs of children in outside school hours care
  • 1.1 Assess specific support needs of the child and match to any existing experiences in the program
  • 1.2 Use appropriate communication techniques to engage children and to identify specific needs
  • 1.3 Consult with supervisor about particular needs of children including cultural, abilities and developmental and behavioural needs
  • 1.4 Ensure knowledge of individual children's support and guidance needs is clarified with parents/carers, supervisor and child prior to working with child
  • 1.5 Recognise and support sibling relationships where appropriate in the care environment
2. Implement appropriate support and guidance strategies in care environment
  • 2.1 Implement strategies to ensure inclusion of children from diverse backgrounds and children with additional needs
  • 2.2 Define and implement appropriate procedures to minimise effects of aggressive or abusive behaviour of children
  • 2.3 Use age appropriate approaches and communication to enable children to express their need for support in a range of ways
3. Determine effectiveness of individual support provided
  • 3.1 Design and implement appropriate processes for the review of individual child support needs
  • 3.2 Access support from supervisor as required to optimise the child's participation in outside school hours care
  • 3.3 Ensure support provided reflects organisation procedures, industry standards and respect for the child as an individual
  • 3.4 Regularly consult with supervisor and family to review effectiveness of support provided in outside school hours care
4. Monitor and adjust support strategies to include review outcomes
  • 4.1 Regularly review information and support provided to children to assess continuing relevance and effectiveness
  • 4.2 Attend meetings with other staff as appropriate to identify and evaluate outside school hours care service
  • 4.3 Identify and discuss problems experienced in providing support to children and develop alternative strategies in collaboration with supervisor and/or family
  • 4.4 Make adjustments and implement alternative support strategies as a result of the review process
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG821 CHCSAC001 Support children to participate in school age care Unit of competency