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Work effectively with children in outside school hours care

Work effectively with children in outside school hours care

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCOSHC403B
State Code
D8606
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
55
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the skills and knowledge required to engage and interact with children in outside school hours care services
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Communicate effectively with a diversity of children in the outside school hours care context
  • 1.1 Listen to children to gain an understanding of them as individuals in the care environment
  • 1.2 Use communication strategies that encourage relationship building and are age appropriate
  • 1.3 Act upon information that the child provides about their needs in the care environment
  • 1.4 Use cross cultural communication strategies to engage with children from diverse backgrounds
  • 1.5 Adjust communication to ensure the inclusion of children with additional needs
2. Reflect an understanding of developmental stage of middle childhood
  • 2.1 Consider the developmental stage of the child in all actions and decisions
  • 2.2 Evaluate issues in relation to child's development and culture and adjust approaches accordingly
  • 2.3 Select activities and resources to promote access, equity, diversity and inclusion of all children in the workplace
  • 2.4 Establish guidelines relevant to development age of middle childhood
3. Work within the framework of outside school hours care
  • 3.1 Apply industry standards and best practice approaches to working with children in outside school hours care
  • 3.2 Ensure duty of care is applied to all job functions
  • 3.2 Follow organisation policies and procedures as required
  • 3.3 Establish professional relationship and boundaries with children in care and their families
  • 3.4 Identify and report children at risk as required by policy
  • 3.5 Apply ethical decision-making in the carer role
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2656 CHCOSHC403A Work effectively with children in outside school hours care Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG823 CHCSAC003 Work collaboratively and respectfully with children in school age care Unit of competency