Unit of competency Outline
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Support responsible student behaviour
Support responsible student behaviour
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCEDS061
CHCEDS061
State Code
ODK61
ODK61
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/11/2021
Field of Education
090503 - Children’s Services
Original Release Date
30/11/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to support and guide responsible and positive behaviour of students. 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 and 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. Contribute to a safe and supportive environment.
- 1.1. Use positive and respectful communication styles with students in all situations.
- 1.2. Recognise any additional needs of students’ that may have impacts on behaviour.
- 1.3. Identify contributing environmental factors that may influence student behaviour.
2. Use positive behaviour support techniques.
- 2.1. Establish expectations for behaviour in consultation with teacher.
- 2.2. Communicate expectations and instructions to students in a manner appropriate to their needs and to the context of the activity.
- 2.3. Use appropriate positive reinforcement and clear verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to acknowledge responsible behaviour.
- 2.4. Identify behaviours requiring support and follow organisational policies and procedures to minimise effects on others.
- 2.5. Employ appropriate strategies to redirect behaviour and defuse situations of conflict or stress.
- 2.6. Observe the frequency, intensity and duration of behaviours requiring support and report to teacher.
- 2.7. Take appropriate steps to maintain personal safety of self and others.
3. Implement and monitor strategies to support student behaviour.
- 3.1. Implement strategies to support student behaviour as directed by teacher.
- 3.2. Identify areas of concern and discuss with teacher.
- 3.3. Monitor outcomes of strategies and record responses of students according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 3.4. Provide feedback on outcomes to teacher to modify future behaviour support strategies.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGY5 | CHC30221 | Certificate III in School Based Education Support | Qualification |