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Support children to connect with the natural environment

Support children to connect with the natural environment

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCECE037
State Code
ODK56
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/07/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/11/2021
Field of Education
090503 - Children’s Services
Original Release Date
30/11/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to support and encourage children’s connection with the natural environment.This unit applies to educators who contribute to the curriculum planning process under the guidance of others in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Support children to develop an understanding of the natural environment.
  • 1.1. Identify and use opportunities to discuss with children the natural environment and the interdependence between people, plants, animals and the land.
  • 1.2. Model respect, care and appreciation for both natural and constructed environments.
  • 1.3. Provide children with information and access to resources about the environment and the impact of activities on natural environments.
  • 1.4. Identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ connection with and use of the natural environment.
2. Develop children’s appreciation of the natural environment.
  • 2.1. Promote the use of natural and recycled materials in learning environments according to service policies and procedures and the needs of particular experiences.
  • 2.2. Provide children with opportunities to explore the natural and constructed environment and their local community.
3. Enhance children’s engagement with the natural environment.
  • 3.1. Identify opportunities for children to reduce their impact on the natural environment.
  • 3.2. Support children to demonstrate respect for the natural environment.
  • 3.3. Provide children with opportunities to experience the growth and care of living things.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG755 CHCECE012 Support children to connect with their world Unit of competency