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Facilitate learning for students with disabilities

Facilitate learning for students with disabilities

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCEDS051
State Code
ODK76
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/07/2021
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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 work inclusively, and contribute to the planning and implementation of learning support strategies for students with disabilities. This includes ensuring that student health and safety is maintained at all times. 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. Establish the context for working with students with disabilities.
  • 1.1. Identify and access organisational policies and procedures and regulatory requirements for working with students with a disability.
  • 1.2. Recognise and reflect on how personal values and attitudes towards disability may impact working with students.
  • 1.3. Use reflection to inform own ways of working and improvements in practice.
2. Use inclusive practices.
  • 2.1. Use appropriate and non-discriminatory language.
  • 2.2. Use strategies to enhance all students’ sense of belonging to encourage participation.
  • 2.3. Interact with all students in ways that show respect for individual rights, opinions and student confidentiality.
  • 2.4. Identify and take steps that support a safe learning environment for all students.
  • 2.5. Identify and use opportunities to promote a sense of belonging for students with disability.
3. Provide support to teachers.
  • 3.1. Use knowledge of individual students to provide input on goals and support strategies for the student.
  • 3.2. Gather and accurately record data as directed by the teacher.
  • 3.3. Identify, prepare and maintain resources that support the learning of students with disabilities.
4. Contribute to individual behaviour plans.
  • 4.1. Provide observations of students to inform individual behaviour plans.
  • 4.2. Contribute to student development meetings using a collaborative and constructive approach.
  • 4.3. Implement agreed support strategies with teacher guidance.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG794 CHCEDS025 Facilitate learning for students with disabilities Unit of competency