Assessor Resource
CUAWHS405
Provide a safe performing arts environment for children
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by individuals teaching programs to children to ensure a safe physical environment and covers the supervision and monitoring of children in the program. It also addresses the application of organisational procedures, ethics and regulatory requirements relevant to working with children.
It applies to individuals instructing children in performing arts environments including, but not limited to, dance, theatre, circus, film and television. It also applies to people responsible for teaching movement skills for recreational or remedial purposes.
At this level, instructors may be working independently with children or in a group situation with other teachers or instructors. They are required to use some discretion and judgement and take responsibility for ensuring a safe environment and the supervision of children within their program/s.
Typical age groups for children are 0 to 4 years, 5 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years and 15 to 18 years.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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