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Work with students in need of additional learning support

Work with students in need of additional learning support

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCEDS048
State Code
ODK19
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
10/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/11/2021
Field of Education
070113 - Teacher Education: Special Education
Original Release Date
30/11/2021
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the planning and implementation of strategies to support students who have challenges that may limit their access to the curriculum and its outcomes. The unit applies to education support workers who operate under the guidance and supervision of a teacher or other educational professional. They work mainly with students in classroom settings in primary or secondary schools, as defined by State/Territory legislation. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Contribute to team planning for students in need of additional support.
  • 1.1. Identify, in collaboration with the teacher, the specific learning needs of individual student.
  • 1.2. Identify existing or potential barriers to learning.
  • 1.3. Provide observations to the education team to inform planning for student requiring additional learning support.
  • 1.4. Develop expectations for student using a collaborative approach under the guidance of the teacher.
  • 1.5. Contribute to strategies developed by the education team to improve student access to learning.
  • 1.6. Identify and assemble required resources, modifying or adapting activities based on student needs with guidance from teacher.
2. Provide support to students in need of additional support.
  • 2.1. Implement planned strategies to meet the needs of individual student.
  • 2.2. Use inclusive approaches and encourage student in ways which promote their positive self-concept and self-esteem.
  • 2.3. Use language, equipment, materials and strategies suited to individual student needs.
  • 2.4. Provide student with regular opportunities for practising new skills.
  • 2.5. Monitor student progress and inform teachers on a regular basis.
  • 2.6. Provide suggestions to teachers to improve learning opportunities for student.
3. Respond to indicators of risk to student emotional wellbeing.
  • 3.1. Identify and report uncharacteristic student behaviour that may indicate a risk to student emotional wellbeing.
  • 3.2. Respond to indicators of potential risk according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 3.3. Report behaviours which may pose a risk to student emotional wellbeing to teachers or other team members, according to organisational procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG791 CHCEDS022 Work with students in need of additional support Unit of competency