Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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Interact appropriately with children in performing arts environments
Interact appropriately with children in performing arts environments
Unit of competency
National Code
CUAWHS406
CUAWHS406
State Code
BBD28
BBD28
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/04/2018
Field of Education
090503 - Children’s Services
Original Release Date
13/04/2018
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by individuals working in a range of performing arts environments that involve children. It addresses the application of knowledge of regulations, industry guidelines and organisational procedures relevant to working with children. It also addresses assessing risks and monitoring children in a performing arts environment.This unit applies to all individuals working in various roles in performing arts environments where children are involved including, but not limited to, crew, technicians and those in supervisory positions.Individuals may be working independently or as part of a team. They are required to use some discretion and responsibility while working with children in a performing arts environment.Typical age groups for children are 0 to 4 years, 5 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years and 15 to 18 years.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply knowledge of regulations and industry guidelines relevant to working with children
- 1.1 Source information relating to regulations, organisational policies and procedures, industry guidelines and code of ethics relating to working with children
- 1.2 Identify key considerations and professional and ethical boundaries associated with working with children
- 1.3 Follow organisational policy and procedures, relevant regulations and industry guidelines when working with children
2. Assess risks for children in a performing arts environment
- 2.1 Identify and rectify risks and safety issues within own area of responsibility
- 2.2 Monitor the performing arts environment for potential risks to children
- 2.3 Report potential or actual risks to children outside of own area of responsibility according to organisational procedures
- 2.4 Escalate any serious risk or breaches to relevant supervisor in a timely manner
3. Assist with monitoring children in a performing arts environment
- 3.1 Observe and monitor children during program activities to identify emerging issues or problems
- 3.2 Take action, according to organisational policies and procedures and within area of own responsibility, to ensure positive program outcomes
- 3.3 Use appropriate language and tone when communicating information to children of different age groups
- 3.4 Ensure all interactions with children are respectful and observe professional, ethical and community accepted boundaries
- 3.5 Respond, where appropriate, or report to a supervisor, instances of inappropriate interaction between children or between children and adults
- 3.6 Respond appropriately to children who report any inappropriate interaction between children or between children and adults
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