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

Legislation and industry standards for outside school hours care

Principles of inclusiveness and diversity in the care environment

Support strategies for ensuring participation of children in outside school hours care

Organisation policies procedures and guidelines

Child and family specific consultation and engagement principles for seeking feedback on service provision

Safety issues and risk management strategies for childrens health and safety in a variety of contexts

excursions and travel situations

outdoor and indoor play areas

appropriate meal preparation and provisions based on national guidelines for nutrition of children and adolescents

allergies and related medications

basic home fire safety

child protection issues

safety of staff

Evaluative processes for outside school hours care

Strengthsbased approaches to support childrens participation in outside school hours care

Human rights declarations and conventions on the rights of the child

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Implement procedures relating to services offered by outside school hours care including experiences programs inclusive practices behaviour support

Maintain safety of children in all outside school hours care contexts

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

Interpersonal communication with children specifically skills such as listening observation leading discussions questioning clarifying

Planning with a team within the outside school hours care environment

Engagement strategies for children to participate fully in out of school hours program

Seek feedback from Supervisor about performance

Identify particular support needs of individual and groups of children

Respond appropriately to behaviours of risk

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 is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace setting under the normal range of workplace conditions

Assessment must demonstrate consistency of application of skills and knowledge described in this unit of competency

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 include access to relevant workplace or simulated realistic workplace setting where assessment may take place

Method of assessment

Assessment may include observation questioning and evidence gathered from a workplace environment

Support need may include:

Appropriate communication techniquesmay include:

Developmental may refer to:

Minimise effects of aggressive or abusive behaviour may include:

Implement appropriate processes for the review of individual child support needs may include:

Organisation procedures, industry standards may include:

Health and safety issues may include:

Basic home fire safety includes knowledge of: