Recognise stages of lifespan development

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Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
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Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
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Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCLD315A, 'Recognise stages of lifespan development'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Apply knowledge of human development

1.1 Use accepted terminology to describe commonly accepted life stages relevant to community services work

1.2 Work with fundamental knowledge of physical and psychological stages of human development relevant to delivery of community services

1.3 Apply a fundamental understanding of key indicators of human development

2. Apply fundamental knowledge of factors that influence human development

2.1 Apply a fundamental understanding of factors that enhance human development

2.2 Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of factors that may inhibit human development

3. Identify and report observable broad variations

3.1 Identify key behaviours that may indicate variations in human development at each life stage

3.2 Identify observable variations at each life stage

3.3 Describe and document variations using appropriate terminology

3.4 Report identified variations in life stage development in line with industry requirements


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCLD315A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC40308 - Certificate IV in Disability
  • CHC41408 - Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and out of home care)
  • CHC41608 - Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Family support)
  • CHC41808 - Certificate IV in Youth Work
  • CHC41208 - Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside school hours care)
  • CHC41508 - Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Child protection)
  • CHC30408 - Certificate III in Disability
  • CHC30708 - Certificate III in Children's Services
  • CHC30208 - Certificate III in Aged Care
  • CHC42608 - Certificate IV in Celebrancy
  • CHC30308 - Certificate III in Home and Community Care
  • CHC40312 - Certificate IV in Disability
  • CHC41212 - Certificate IV in Children's Services (Outside school hours care)
  • CHC42912 - Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
  • CHC41512 - Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Child Protection)
  • CHC41412 - Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (residential and out of home care)
  • CHC30212 - Certificate III in Aged Care
  • CHC41812 - Certificate IV in Youth Work
  • CHC41612 - Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Family Support)
  • CHC30712 - Certificate III in Children's Services
  • CHC30312 - Certificate III in Home and Community Care