This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Essential knowledge

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include knowledge of

Cultural practices beliefs and expectations and impact on child care delivery

Emerging issues and inclusive practices related to cultural diversity and worker cultural competence

Demonstrated understanding of diverse family and social structures and experiences that impact on practices required to ensure inclusiveness in the workplace

Organisation standards policies and procedures

Services providing support to families from diverse cultural backgrounds including

services for migrant and refugee status

relevant Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander programs and services

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Demonstrate acceptance and respect for children and families irrespective of their socioeconomic status culture gender colour of skin race ability family type belief system or lifestyle

Demonstrate challenge of own biasesstereotyped expectations of children and families and reflection on practice and specific ways of interacting with a child who has a different experience etc

In addition the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include the ability to

Apply interpersonal skills with a range of groups

Develop appropriate educational activities

Use effective language literacy and numeracy skills as required for the work role including those required to develop implement review and promote programs resources and activities to support inclusion

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

This unit could be assessed either on the job or off the job through an appropriate workplace simulation for a range of age groups a range of conditions over a number of assessment situations

Access and equity considerations

All workers in community services should be aware of access equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit can be assessed independently however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged

Resources required for assessment of this unit include access to a range of opportunities defined in the Range Statement including

a childcare workplace

childrens services resources and equipment

the local environment

Method of assessment

In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations projects previous relevant experience or oral questioning on What if scenarios

Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures oral andor written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

Where performance is not directly observed andor is required to be demonstrated over a period of time andor in a number of locations any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues supervisors clients or other appropriate persons

Related units

This unit is to be assessed in conjunction with related unit

CHCPRA Design implement and evaluate programs and care routines for children

CHCPR510A Design, implement and evaluate programs and care routines for children

Language used avoids any reference that is:

Provide information to others may include:

Experienced exclusion may include but are not limited to:

Diversity among children may include:

Environment to convey images of diversitymay include:

Opportunities for children to develop understanding of different experiences and perspectives may include: