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Work collaboratively and respectfully with children in school age care

Work collaboratively and respectfully with children in school age care

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCSAC003
State Code
WG823
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/02/2014
Field of Education
090503 - Children’s Services
Original Release Date
17/02/2014
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to engage and interact with children in school age care services.This unit applies to educators working in school age education and care services.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Communicate effectively with a range of children in the school age care context
  • 1.1 Listen to children to gain an understanding of them as individuals in the environment
  • 1.2 Use communication strategies that encourage relationship-building and are appropriate to the individual
  • 1.3 Act upon information that the child provides about their needs
  • 1.4 Use cross-cultural communication strategies to engage with children from diverse backgrounds
  • 1.5 Use varied communication techniques to ensure the inclusion of all children
2. Reflect an understanding of middle childhood
  • 2.1 Consider the interests and needs of the child in all actions and decisions
  • 2.2 Evaluate issues in relation to child’s abilities and culture and adjust approaches accordingly
  • 2.3 Select activities and resources to promote access, equity, diversity and inclusion of all children in the service
  • 2.4 Establish guidelines relevant to middle childhood when required
3. Work within the framework of school age care
  • 3.1 Apply industry standards and best-practice approaches to working with children in school age care
  • 3.2 Ensure duty of care is applied to all job functions
  • 3.3 Follow organisational policies and procedures as required
  • 3.4 Establish professional relationships and boundaries with children in care and their families
  • 3.5 Identify and report children at-risk as required by policy
  • 3.6 Apply ethical decision-making in the educator role
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8606 CHCOSHC403B Work effectively with children in outside school hours care Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODK26 CHCSAC008 Work collaboratively and respectfully with school age children Unit of competency