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Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder

Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCEDS056
State Code
ODK64
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
45
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to provide support to students who have educational needs associated with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).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. Research autism spectrum disorder.
  • 1.1. Identify and access current and authoritative sources of information about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and its diagnosis.
  • 1.2. Source and review information on the ways in which students with ASD learn.
  • 1.3. Identify effective teaching and learning practices that meet individual needs based on research undertaken.
2. Provide support to teachers.
  • 2.1. Contribute to goal setting for students as part of the education team based on knowledge of ASD.
  • 2.2. Identify and prepare resources for individual students with ASD within scope of own work role.
3. Provide support to students.
  • 3.1. Support the student to have positive social interactions using techniques suited to the individual.
  • 3.2. Support teaching strategies used by the teacher through modelling and reinforcement.
  • 3.3. Identify and discuss student progress with the teacher and other professionals.
  • 3.4 Identify situations that pose a risk to safety of self, the student and others and follow organisational procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG800 CHCEDS031 Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder Unit of competency