Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement explains the scope and context of the unit of competency allowing for differences between workplaces. The scope of variables chosen for training and assessment requirements will depend on the particular work situation.

Citizenship may be at levels of:
Local
National
International
Global

Some areas of ethical understanding may include:
Relations with people
Relations with animals and pets
Relationship to the natural environment and the land
Links to the immediate environment of the service
Social responsibilities and rights

This unit becomes increasingly relevant as children develop -
For 3 to 5 year olds:
Focus is practical and concrete
Examples are used in discussion
A more local view of community membership is developed

For 5 to 12 year olds:
A wider view of community membership is developed including the global community
Increasing self responsibility and initiative expected in relation to social interactions

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects of assessment, and the essential knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency in this unit. The Evidence Guide is an integral part of the assessment of competency and it should be read carefully in conjunction with the Range Statement, elements and performance criteria.
Critical aspects of assessment:
Demonstrated ability to provide opportunities for children to consider their actions and consequences whilst recognising different cultural values and beliefs.
Essential knowledge:
· Social development of children
· Cognitive development of children
· Emotional and psychological development of children
· Philosophies underpinning children's services
· Philosophy and mission of the organisation
· Range of cultural values of families using the service
· Range of religious values and teachings of families and children using service
· Codes of ethics, e.g. AECA
· United Nations Convention on the rights of the child
· Organisational standards, policies and procedures
Essential skills:
· Interpersonal
· Planning
· Organisational
· Dealing with cross cultural issues and beliefs
Resource implications:
Assessment requires access to a range of opportunities defined in the Range Statement. This includes:
· a childcare workplace
· access to children's services, resources and equipment
· access to the local environment
Context of assessment:
This unit could be assessed either on the job or off the job through an appropriate workplace simulation for a range of age groups, and a range of conditions, over a number of assessment situations.