Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUAWHS405 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide a safe performing arts environment for children

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAWHS405 - Provide a safe performing arts environment for children
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Apply procedures, industry guidelines and regulations, relating to working with children
  • Identify and source information about regulations, industry guidelines and code of ethics relevant to working with children
  • Follow organisational policies and procedures, regulations and industry guidelines about providing a safe environment for children
  • Employ ethical practices and observe professional boundaries when working with children
  • Identify and seek supervisor, or other professional support, for concerns about ethical or safety issues involving children
       
Element: Undertake safety checks and assess potential risks relating to the physical environment
  • Ensure space allocated to activity is appropriate for group size, age of children and context of activity
  • Check floor and surface areas for hazards and potential risks
  • Check equipment and props are in safe working condition
  • Use, store and label equipment, costumes and products for program sessions appropriately
  • Complete organisational documentation relevant to safety checks and potential risks
       
Element: Supervise and monitor children in program
  • Check that children are collected or released according to organisational procedures for the safe drop off and collection of children and any specific arrangements
  • Assist in the supervision of people who enter the venue where children are present and while children's activities are taking place
  • Monitor change facilities and personnel ensuring levels of privacy appropriate for age group
  • Check that children are correctly wearing appropriate training outfits, footwear or costumes relating to the activity
  • Liaise professionally and courteously with parents and carers when supervising children and providing information
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and source information about regulations, industry guidelines and code of ethics relevant to working with children 
Follow organisational policies and procedures, regulations and industry guidelines about providing a safe environment for children 
Employ ethical practices and observe professional boundaries when working with children 
Identify and seek supervisor, or other professional support, for concerns about ethical or safety issues involving children 
Ensure space allocated to activity is appropriate for group size, age of children and context of activity 
Check floor and surface areas for hazards and potential risks 
Check equipment and props are in safe working condition 
Use, store and label equipment, costumes and products for program sessions appropriately 
Complete organisational documentation relevant to safety checks and potential risks 
Check that children are collected or released according to organisational procedures for the safe drop off and collection of children and any specific arrangements 
Assist in the supervision of people who enter the venue where children are present and while children's activities are taking place 
Monitor change facilities and personnel ensuring levels of privacy appropriate for age group 
Check that children are correctly wearing appropriate training outfits, footwear or costumes relating to the activity 
Liaise professionally and courteously with parents and carers when supervising children and providing information 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CUAWHS405 - Provide a safe performing arts environment for children
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CUAWHS405 - Provide a safe performing arts environment for children

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