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Promote development of infants and toddlers in an aquatic environment

Promote development of infants and toddlers in an aquatic environment

Unit of competency
National Code
SISCAQU011
State Code
AVD67
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/09/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2016
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
14/04/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select an appropriate progression of activities to promote the development of infants and toddlers over 6 months of age in an aquatic environment. This unit applies to those conducting learn-to-swim and water safety classes in swimming pools and confined natural shallow water venues. Work is performed according to relevant legislation including working with children and/or vulnerable people checks, organisational policies and procedures and best practice principles of aquatic activities.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop activity plans.
  • 1.1 Consider participant group characteristics and identify motor, cognitive and personal development skills to be developed.
  • 1.2 Determine appropriate water-based activities that promote required skills.
  • 1.3 Plan and structure activities for developmental progression with equipment and resources appropriate to age and stage of development.
  • 1.4 Develop and document activity plans that incorporate key information.
2. Conduct activities.
  • 2.1 Allocate sufficient space, assemble resources and check equipment for safety and maintenance requirements.
  • 2.2 Provide clear information to participants and confirm understanding using age-appropriate communication techniques.
  • 2.3 Facilitate experiences that encourage motor, cognitive and personal development.
  • 2.4 Arrange aquatic resources and equipment to provide challenge, choice and encourage independence.
  • 2.5 Provide opportunities to make limited choices and experience consequences of choices.
  • 2.6 Introduce new ideas or activities that build on existing knowledge, skills and interests.
  • 2.7 Encourage caregivers to become actively involved in introducing new aquatic experiences to participants.
  • 2.8 Monitor time and complete activities within allocated time.
  • 2.9 Complete activity documentation and progress notes.
3. Review and adapt instruction.
  • 3.1 Provide clear information to caregivers.
  • 3.2 Seek and respond constructively to feedback and questions.
  • 3.3 Review own performance and identify areas needing improvement.
  • 3.4 Implement modifications to future session in response to feedback and review of participant progress.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6159 SISCAQU311A Foster the development of infants and toddlers in an aquatic environment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEN66 SISCAQU027 Promote development of infants and toddlers in an aquatic environment Unit of competency