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Contribute to the health and safety of students

Contribute to the health and safety of students

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCEDS331B
State Code
WC897
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/07/2012
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
17/07/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
DescriptorThis unit deals with the skills and knowledge required for teacher assistants to contribute effectively to the safety and health of studentsOn completion of this unit, the education support worker will also be able to implement workplace health and safety instructions and procedures within his or her scope of responsibility and according to direction
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain a safe environment
  • 1.1 Recognise routine job-related hazards whilst under direct supervision
  • 1.2 Follow procedures and instructions for dealing with hazards, within the scope of responsibilities and competencies
  • 1.3 Provide guidance and support to students on the safe use and care of equipment and resources
  • 1.4 Maintain classroom displays according to work health and safety (WHS) regulations and school/centre procedures and guidelines
  • 1.5 Support student protection programs such as stranger danger, safe houses, circle concept (for some students with a disability)
  • 1.6 Report to appropriate personnel when hazards arise in accordance with school/centre procedures
  • 1.7 Take appropriate steps, if required, to maintain personal safety of self and others
2. Maintain a hygienic and healthy environment
  • 2.1 Maintain the classroom/centre in a clean and tidy condition
  • 2.2 Respond appropriately to student/s who require assistance with personal care or hygiene (undressing, bathing, dressing, toileting)
  • 2.3 Clean soiled student clothing and areas as required
  • 2.4 Provide assistance with the general care and well being of students, including attending to students with minor illnesses e.g. colds
  • 2.5 Assist students in need of minor first aid
3. Prepare and distribute food for students
  • 3.1 Provide assistance to the teacher in the preparation and distribution of food for students
  • 3.2 Assist students, as necessary, with food preparation, eating and feeding
  • 3.3 Ensure safe and hygienic storage and handling of foodstuffs and food preparation utensils
4. Supervise students in conjunction with teacher
  • 4.1 Undertake supervision of students according to teacher direction and school / centre policy and procedures
  • 4.2 Supervise students that are out of the room according to teacher direction and school / centre policy and procedure
5. Deal with emergency situations
  • 5.1 Contribute to planning for emergency and potential emergency situations
  • 5.2 Recognise emergency and potential emergency situations promptly and take required actions within the scope of individual responsibility
  • 5.3 Follow emergency procedures correctly in accordance with school/centre procedures
  • 5.4 Seek assistance promptly from colleagues and/or other authorities where appropriate
  • 5.5 Report details of emergency situations accurately in accordance with school/centre policy
6. Support the health and well being of students
  • 6.1 Identify health issues in the student community and their causes
  • 6.2 Identify the impact that health issues have on student's learning
  • 6.3 Act as a resource for families, school and the community with regard to health issue
  • 6.4 Work with families to support individual health needs
  • 6.5 Identify and utilise agencies within and outside the school to support student's health
  • 6.6 Assist in the provision of health promotion programs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8566 CHCEDS331A Contribute to the health and safety of students Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG786 CHCEDS017 Contribute to the health and safety of students Unit of competency
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