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

A range of resources that may be utilised equipment personnel with specific expertise specialist services information resources toy libraries

The range of services provided by child care organisations in the local community their philosophy program objectives style of organisation

Social justice and access and equity principles

The central role of the family in planning inclusion of the child

Impact on families of a child with a disability eg Challenges stress cultural beliefs and understandings

Impact of migration on children and families

The importance for the child of their culture and language being respected by workers in childrens services

Confidentiality principles and complex issues

Organisation standards policies and procedures

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Develop the capacity of workers to respond to the needs of all children including those with additional needs within a philosophical framework of childrens services delivery

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

High level of communication skills

listening

questioning

suggesting ideas

providing information

giving positive feedback

giving negative feedback if required

Demonstrate application of skills in

assessment of childs needs

facilitating discussions

planning

evaluation

advocacy and self advocacy principles

workplace training

cross cultural communication

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 must be assessed on the job under the normal workplace conditions 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 involve access to a range of opportunities defined in the Range of Variables 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

Assess child's need for additional care may be based on information may be gathered from:

The service's current capacity to provide required care may be limited by:

A plan to develop the capacity of the service may include:

Plan of inclusion may involve:

The plan may be developed through:

Additional resources may include:

Provide support in order to demonstrate specific care and management strategies may include:

Concerns of workersmay involve:

The degree of support provided will depend on: