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Work effectively as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander education worker

Work effectively as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander education worker

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCEDS010
State Code
WG779
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
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education worker to manage their work performance in a range of education environments.An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education worker is generally drawn from local communities because of their fluency in a specific language, kinship relationships within the community, a level of knowledge of and respect for traditional culture, and capacity to interact in the wider community.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. Manage personal work tasks
  • 1.1 Maintain work diary to timetable appointments and document liaison with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, families and others as required
  • 1.2 Prioritise tasks/jobs in accordance with organisation goals
  • 1.3 Assess and organise competing demands within time constraints to provide an effective and responsive service
2. Model high standards of personal performance, ethics and integrity
  • 2.1 Serve as a role model for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and community in accordance with performance standards
  • 2.2 Demonstrate personal and professional integrity to engender confidence and respect
  • 2.3 Commit to organisation’s policies and procedures
3. Assist and support other personnel
  • 3.1 Provide informative and constructive feedback to other personnel in a positive manner
  • 3.2 Interact with others to promote a productive and harmonious education environment
  • 3.3 Provide encouragement, support and advice to personnel as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC893 CHCEDS318B Work effectively as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander education worker Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODK35 CHCEDS039 Work effectively as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education worker Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J588 CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support Qualification