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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
CHCEDS017
State Code
WG786
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
04/02/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes skills and knowledge required for teacher assistants to contribute effectively to the health and safety of students. The education support worker implements workplace health and safety instructions and procedures within his or her scope of responsibility and according to direction.This unit applies to education support work in a variety of contexts and the work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional.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. Maintain a safe environment
  • 1.1 Recognise routine job-related hazards while 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 safety regulations and school/centre procedures and guidelines
  • 1.5 Support student protection programs including stranger danger, safe houses and circle concept as appropriate
  • 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 tidycondition
  • 2.2 Respond appropriately to student/s who require assistance with personal care or hygiene
  • 2.3 Clean soiled student clothing and areas as required
  • 2.4 Provide assistance with the general care and wellbeing of students, including attending to students with minor illnesses
  • 2.5 Assist students in need of minor first aid in accordance with school or centre procedures
3. Supervise students in conjunction with teacher
  • 3.1 Undertake supervision of students according to teacher direction and school/centre policy and procedures
  • 3.2 Supervise students that are out of the room according to teacher direction and school/centre policy and procedures
4. Deal with emergency situations
  • 4.1 Contribute to planning for emergency and potential emergency situations
  • 4.2 Recognise emergency and potential emergency situations promptly and take required actions within the scope of individual responsibility
  • 4.3 Follow emergency procedures correctly in accordance with school/centre procedures
  • 4.4 Seek assistance promptly from colleagues and/or other authorities where appropriate
  • 4.5 Report details of emergency situations accurately in accordance with school/centre policy, including accurate completion of accident and incident report forms
5. Support the health and wellbeing of students
  • 5.1 Identify health issues in the student community and their causes
  • 5.2 Identify the impact that health issues have on student’s learning
  • 5.3 Assist in the provision of health promotion programs
  • 5.4 Ensure confidentiality of student health information
  • 5.5 Use professional language when liaising with health professionals and families as required under the guidance of the teacher
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC897 CHCEDS331B Contribute to the health and safety of students Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODK45 CHCEDS059 Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J588 CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support Qualification