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Provide care for babies

Provide care for babies

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCN305B
State Code
D8554
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
20/07/2012
Field of Education
090503 - Children’s Services
Original Release Date
20/07/2012
Nominal Hours
60
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required by anyone working with babies/infants to ensure that their physical and emotional well being is maintained
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Respond to cues and needs of babies/infants
  • 1.1 Respond to babies/infants in an unhurried, gentle and sensitive way to promote a relationship of trust
  • 1.2 Closely monitor babies/infants for signs of hunger, distress, pain and tiredness, and signs that they are ready for solids
  • 1.3 Provide babies/infants with physical comfort as appropriate
  • 1.4 Meet needs of babies/infants for consistent and secure care, in a timely manner
  • 1.5 Respect and fulfil rituals of babies/infants
  • 1.6 Provide for meeting the nutritional needs of babies
2. Develop and maintain a nurturing relationship with babies/infants
  • 2.1 Undertake both planned and spontaneous interactions with babies/infants
  • 2.2 Use routines of physical care as opportunities to positively interact with babies/infants
  • 2.3 Take time to get to know the baby/infant, their individual routines, rhythms, preferences and cues
  • 2.4 Accommodate individual routines of daily care, rest and play for babies/infants whenever possible
3. Settle new arrivals
  • 3.1 Observe primary caregiver and babies/infants for signs of stress or distress on arrival
  • 3.2 Begin interaction with the babies/infants while primary caregiver is still present to minimise abruptness of separation
  • 3.3 Encourage primary caregiver to take as much time as needed to have a relaxed, unhurried separation from their baby/infant
  • 3.5 Establish routines to minimise distress at separation of primary caregiver and baby/infant
  • 3.6 Respond to distress of babies/infants at separation from primary caregiver in a calm reassuring manner
4. Provide an environment that provides security for babies/infants
  • 4.1 Clearly communicate expectations to babies/ infants and apply consistently
  • 4.2 Set up the physical environment to provide a relaxed and flexible atmosphere
  • 4.3 Set up the physical environment to accommodate individuality of the baby/infant
  • 4.4 Create a safe and secure environment both in and out of doors with equipment of a suitable scale for babies/infants
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2308 CHCCN305A Provide care for babies Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG749 CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers Unit of competency