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Support children to connect with their world

Support children to connect with their world

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCECE012
State Code
WG755
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/02/2014
Field of Education
090503 - Children’s Services
Original Release Date
14/02/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support and encourage children’s connection with their environment.This unit applies to educators working in a range of education and care services.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Support children to develop an understanding and respect for the natural environment
  • 1.1 Use opportunities to discuss with children the natural environment and the interdependence between people, plants, animals and the land
  • 1.2 Role-model respect, care and appreciation for both natural and constructed environments
  • 1.3 Assist in providing children with a wide range of natural and recycled materials in their environments both indoor and outdoor
  • 1.4 Providing children with information and access to resources about the environment and the impact of human activities on environments
  • 1.5 Assist in creating spaces that promote the development of life skills, in areas including growing and preparing food, waste reduction and recycling
2. Identify areas for change
  • 2.1 Identify aspects of sustainability in the service
  • 2.2 Recognise opportunities for changes to current practices and principles to ensure they are sustainable
  • 2.3 Develop and implement strategies to address these areas of sustainable change in consultation with supervisor
  • 2.4 Evaluate strategies in consultation with supervisor
3. Support others in implementing sustainable practices
  • 3.1 Encourage children to participate in discussions and learning experiences about sustainable practices
  • 3.2 Encourage adults and children to participate in the sustainable practices of the service
  • 3.3 Identify and encourage opportunities for families and community to be involved
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2670 CHCPR302A Support sustainable practice Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODK56 CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment Unit of competency