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Interact effectively with children

Interact effectively with children

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCIC301E
State Code
D8574
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2014
Field of Education
090503 - Children’s Services
Original Release Date
21/07/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required by anyone working with children to ensure they can develop and maintain effective relationships and promote positive behaviour in the childcare environment
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Communicate positively with children on an ongoing basis
  • 1.1 Use language style that is appropriate for child's age, developmental stage and culture
  • 1.2 Use key words of meaning to a child
  • 1.3 Ensure non-verbal communication is appropriate and relevant
  • 1.4 Ensure interactions are frequent, caring and respectful
  • 1.5 Use non-gender-specific and non-stereotypical language
2. Promote positive behaviour
  • 2.1 Communicate to child, positive and realistic expectations of their behaviour
  • 2.2 Regularly identify and explain to children examples of positive behaviour
  • 2.3 Use clear communication that suggests positive options to encourage a child's cooperation
  • 2.4 Draw child's attention to positive aspects of the child's behaviour
  • 2.5 Apply limits to behaviour within service policies
3. Collaborate with children about their interests
  • 3.1 Consult children using a range of communication forms
  • 3.2 Interact and collaborate with all children in the service on a regular basis
  • 3.3 Encourage children to consider new ideas and interests that haven't previously been catered for in the service
  • 3.4 Allow sufficient time for children to express their ideas in a variety of contexts
  • 3.5 Positively acknowledge and act upon suggestions whenever possible
4. Respect similarities and differences and encourage children to respect these differences
  • 4.1 Identify and talk about children's likes and dislikes
  • 4.2 Talk about differences as resources, not as inferior or a problem
  • 4.3 Respond positively and with respect to different communication styles used by children
5. Support children in learning about the decision-making process
  • 5.1 Assist children to share their ideas, discuss limitations and solve problems
  • 5.2 Clearly describe to children limitation of resources
  • 5.3 Discuss safety factors and legal requirements that may constrain options
  • 5.4 Assist children to plan implementation of ideas/ suggestions
  • 5.5 Acknowledge suggestions that cannot be used and explore alternatives with the children
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3165 CHCIC1C Interact effectively with children Unit of competency
D2554 CHCIC301D Interact effectively with children Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG751 CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children Unit of competency