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Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCN511B
State Code
WC833
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/07/2012
Field of Education
090503 - Children’s Services
Original Release Date
17/07/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required for a worker to establish, manage and monitor the implementation of a safe and healthy environment when working with children
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess and improve the safety of environments
  • 1.1 Assess environments for suitability and safety against relevant criteria and make decisions
  • 1.2 Identify hazards and potential risks in the environment with others involved
  • 1.3 Identify and clearly communicate the level of response required to address a hazard
  • 1.4 Facilitate strategy development among others involved
  • 1.5 Develop, implement and review a plan with others
2. Coordinate the response to accidents and emergencies
  • 2.1 Develop, maintain and practise evacuation procedures with all workers and children
  • 2.2 Review steps already taken by workers and implement additional actions required
  • 2.3 Seek medical assistance as required
  • 2.4 Implement a plan to meet the emotional needs of children and others in the situation
  • 2.5 Allocate tasks to different people and give directions about how to proceed
  • 2.6 Sensitively and calmly provide accurate information to parents
  • 2.7 Use policies and procedures of the organisation to inform people of actions required of them
  • 2.8 In light of the incident, review service's policies and procedures with others and change as required
3. Plan and monitor supervision
  • 3.1 Develop safety limits and guidelines with others involved
  • 3.2 Plan, implement and review appropriate levels of supervision to suit a range of experiences and situations
  • 3.3 Develop strategies for the service which can be used to address specific incidents
  • 3.4 Regularly and carefully monitor implementation of supervision plan and procedures
4. Promote hygiene and safety practices
  • 4.1 Explain and monitor policies for medication administration, storage and documentation
  • 4.2 Monitor and reinforce the safe storage of hazardous materials with workers
  • 4.3 Demonstrate and effectively communicate guidelines for safe food handling and storage
  • 4.4 Promote and demonstrate practices for managing children's hygiene needs
5. Promote appropriate practices to respond to illnesses
  • 5.1 Regularly and clearly communicate infection control and medication guidelines to others
  • 5.2 Suggest specific practices to address situations as they arise
  • 5.3 Inform parents of infections
  • 5.4 Develop procedures for responding to sick children
  • 5.5 Report notifiable diseases/infections to the appropriate government organisation according to guidelines
6. Monitor travel and excursions
  • 6.1 Establish and communicate procedures for safety in relation to excursions and transport
  • 6.2 Monitor travel practices in relation to service procedures and regulations
  • 6.3 Organise responsibilities during excursions
7. Provide guidance to workers when abuse is identified or investigated
  • 7.1 Explain policies and procedures clearly and calmly
  • 7.2 Support workers to provide information to appropriate bodies
8. Monitor care provided by others
  • 8.1 Observe care practices and give specific instruction as required
  • 8.2 Regularly review care routines with workers
  • 8.3 Review practices to ensure policies regarding care are met
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2309 CHCCN511A Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG759 CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children Unit of competency