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Support behaviour of children and young people

Support behaviour of children and young people

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCHILD301A
State Code
D2287
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
17/11/2009
Field of Education
090505 - Youth Work
Original Release Date
17/11/2009
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills for workers to apply strategies to guide responsible behaviour in a safe and supportive environment
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Contribute to a safe, supportive environment
  • 1.1 Identify characteristics of a supportive environment
  • 1.2 Use safe, supportive and equitable practices appropriate to the development stage and needs of the child and/or young person
  • 1.3 Identify any disabilities, learning difficulties or mental health issues of child or young person that may have potential impacts on behaviour
2. Use positive support techniques
  • 2.1 Establish expectations for behaviour in consultation with supervisor and in line with organisation expectations
  • 2.2 Provide instructions in a manner appropriate to the child or young person's need and context of the work environment and activity
  • 2.3 Use positive reinforcement to support responsible and appropriate behaviour
  • 2.4 Use age appropriate and clear non-verbal communication strategies to acknowledge responsible behaviour
  • 2.5 Employ appropriate strategies to redirect behaviour and defuse situations
3. Observe and collect data to assist with development of appropriate strategies for support
  • 3.1 Observe and collect data as a basis for functional analysis of when, where and what a child or young person is doing while involved in a task
  • 3.2 Use data to demonstrate the frequency, intensity and duration of problem behaviours
4. Implement strategies to support children or young people with additional needs
  • 4.1 Implement strategies to support child or young person with guidance from supervisor
  • 4.2 Implement strategies designed by a specialist according to directions and in cooperation with supervisor
  • 4.3 Identify issues of concern for discussion with supervisor
  • 4.4 Contribute effectively to development of personalised behaviour support plans
5. Monitor and review strategies
  • 5.1 Closely monitor new strategies and record responses of child or young person in accordance with organisation's policy and procedures
  • 5.2 Adapt levels of support required and provided based on need and response of child or young person, after consultation with supervisor
  • 5.3 Confirm the parameters of additional needs through discussion with supervisor
  • 5.4 Identify, document and offer to supervisor opportunities for additional support through observation
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC823 CHCCHILD301B Support behaviour of children and young people Unit of competency