Unit of competency Outline

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Support students with English as a second language

Support students with English as a second language

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCEDS322A
State Code
D2437
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/11/2009
Field of Education
070115 - English As A Second Language Teaching
Original Release Date
02/11/2009
Nominal Hours
25
Description
DescriptorThis unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to provide support to students who have English as a second language (ESL)
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Facilitate communication between the student, the school and home
  • 1.1 Provide assistance with interactions between the student, the school and the parent/carer/guardian
  • 1.2 Apply understanding of immigration practices when locating students in the school and in communication with student school and home
  • 1.3 Identify communication barriers and organise the use of interpreters/translators when necessary, in consultation with teacher
  • 1.4 Share knowledge of ESL student needs to support the development of whole school policies
2. Implement an English as a Second Language (ESL) support program
  • 2.1 Provide an ESL support program as directed by the teacher
  • 2.2 Implement ESL support according to program specifications and student needs
  • 2.3 Provide individual support to ESL students
  • 2.4 Perform ESL support tasks in classroom or group activities
  • 2.5 Maintain student confidentiality according to program/school guidelines
  • 2.6 Provide information to other school staff when required
3. Support student ESL program
  • 3.1 Apply support strategies to accommodate language acquisition
  • 3.2 Identify and discuss factors affecting language acquisition with the ESL and/or classroom teacher
  • 3.3 Identify and deal with cultural issues in a sensitive and appropriate manner
  • 3.4 Advocate for the student as necessary
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG783 CHCEDS014 Support students with English as a second language Unit of competency
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