Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants and carers to plan Kindergym lessons that meets their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the lessons

interact with participants and carers to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan suitable Kindergym lessons according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing fundamental skills

recognise participants readiness to progress to the next level

anticipate and respond to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a facility

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants and carers into manageable groups for activities

language and literacy skills to

produce a plan for the lessons

complete postlesson participant and selfevaluations

give and receive feedback to infants and adult carers

numeracy skills to deliver activities within lesson timeframes

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the facility to enable initial response in emergencies

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures and accepted best practice of Kindergym to enable safe conduct of lessons

guiding principles of Kindergym Australia to plan engaging developmentally appropriate activities for infants

sitespecific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential risks and any special restrictions applying to the facility

equipment types characteristics and set up for Kindergym activities to enable safe conduct of all activities

teaching and coaching techniques and practices applicable to infants aged five and under

fundamental gymnastic skills to plan specific activities that promote motor cognitive and social development in individuals and groups

infant growth and development patterns and characteristics to plan a variety of activities to enhance fundamental skills of gymnastics

communication systems used in Kindergym programs to ensure safety of participants and carers

risks associated with Kindergym activities and methods of mitigating these risks

adult learning principles to maximise involvement of carers

emergency response and safety procedures appropriate for Kindergym to ensure risk minimisation to self and group

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the following is essential

plans and delivers information explanations and demonstrations for Kindergym lessons to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant and carers needs and characteristics

uses and modifies teaching and coaching techniques and activities to cater for a range of individual learning styles

provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop fundamental gymnastic skills of infants

evaluates and reflects on own coaching performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure conduct of safe Kindergym activities that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and carers and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information regarding participants carers and facility to plan coach and document gymnastics lessons

a suitable facility to conduct Kindergym lessons

a group of participants and adult carers to take part in Kindergym lessons

suitable Kindergym equipment for infants under five years of age

current relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures and best practice principles of Kindergym that impact on the conduct of activities for participants

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of planning processes such as consulting with participants and carers to determine their needs and characteristics

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures and accepted best practice of Kindergym to enable safe conduct of all activities during the lessons

observation of safe coaching monitoring and adjusting according to participant and carers needs characteristics and responses

portfolio of lesson plans and selfevaluations

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISCCROA Apply legal and ethical instructional skills

SISCCRO302A Apply legal and ethical instructional skills.

Guidance information for assessment

Participant may include:

Needs and characteristics may include:

Readiness may include:

Lesson aims and objectives may include:

Plan may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Accepted best practice of Kindergym may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Activities may include:

Kindergym facility may include:

Equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Relevant information may include:

Risks may include:

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

Fundamental motor, cognitive and social skills may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Relevant aspects may include: