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Support the development of literacy and oral language skills

Support the development of literacy and oral language skills

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCEDS005
State Code
WG774
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
090503 - Children’s Services
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required in providing assistance to students who need additional support with their reading, writing and oral language skills.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. Identify oral language, reading and writing skills
  • 1.1 Explore link between oral language, reading and writing
  • 1.2 Identify skills required for oral language, reading and writing
  • 1.3 Recognise the use of oral language, reading and writing for different purposes
  • 1.4 Identify oral language, reading and writing processes with support from the teacher
2. Work within guidelines of literacy program
  • 2.1 Read and interpret current curriculum documents in relation to literacy
  • 2.2 Identify current literacy programs
  • 2.3 Use agreed recording systems for students’ abilities in literacy as directed by the teacher
  • 2.4 Work within structure and guidelines of literacy program as directed by the teacher
  • 2.5 Select and modify appropriate resources to support literacy programs as needed
3. Support student literacy
  • 3.1 Use appropriate strategies to support literacy program under the guidance of the teacher
  • 3.2 Encourage and support students to become independent, literate learners
  • 3.3 Support the accurate use of literacy conventions and processes
  • 3.4 Monitor literacy program
  • 3.5 Provide feedback and evaluation of student progress to teacher
  • 3.6 Identify correct storage and retrieval of confidential records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2421 CHCEDS305A Support the development of reading skills Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODK78 CHCEDS036 Support the development of literacy and oral language skills Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J588 CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support Qualification