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Supervise students outside the classroom

Supervise students outside the classroom

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCEDS023
State Code
WG792
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
05/02/2014
Field of Education
070199 - Teacher Education, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
05/02/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise students in school grounds, community settings, and other non-classroom environments.The 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 potential risks associated with an activity in cooperation with relevant personnel
  • 1.1 Assess the environment for physical hazards and impediments to the active supervision of students
  • 1.2 Identify physical, psychological and logistical risks to be considered in the risk evaluation
  • 1.3 Use planning strategies to address identified risks and hazards in activities
  • 1.4 Access information about additional needs of students to inform the supervisory process
  • 1.5 Review information about children’s health and medical needs prior to out-of-class activity
2. Use positive student management techniques
  • 2.1 Establish expectations for student behaviour in advance of the activity in accordance with the organisation’s positive behaviour support plan
  • 2.2 Model positive interactions with students and other adults at all times
  • 2.3 Use verbal and non-verbal techniques to acknowledge and influence student behaviour
  • 2.4 Supervise and monitor area of responsibility and students in order to respond to situations in a timely manner
  • 2.5 Use timely interventions to prevent escalation of incidents
3. Maintain calm and confident demeanour
  • 3.1 Monitor and control personal stress levels
  • 3.2 Articulate verbal directions in a clear and moderate tone and repeat this where necessary
  • 3.3 Assess situations and determine suitable action
  • 3.4 Use planned strategies to defuse stressful situations before they escalate
  • 3.5 Summon assistance when necessary using the organisations planned methods of communication
  • 3.6 Follow the organisation’s debriefing processes
4. Review and reflect on the effectiveness of strategies and performance
  • 4.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of strategies with other members of the education team
  • 4.2 Revise strategies when necessary
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2449 CHCEDS415A Supervise students outside the classroom Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODK68 CHCEDS049 Supervise students outside the classroom Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J590 CHC40213 Certificate IV in Education Support Qualification
AC126 CHCSS00058 Education support work skill set Skill set