Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to gather information about children through observation and other sources as a basis for addressing their interests and developmental needs |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit may apply to working with children in a range of community service contexts |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Gather information about the child through observation |
1.1 Observe children during their normal pattern of play and daily interactions to identify their interests and needs 1.2 Monitor strengths and needs of children |
2. Gather information about the child from secondary sources |
2.1 Use child records to collect information about each child 2.2 Use information exchange with family to collect information about each child's needs interests and cultural practices |
3. Record observations appropriately |
3.1 Ensure information collected through observation and secondary sources is discussed with relevant people and/or recorded according to requirements 3.2 Ensure discussion or recording of information is free from biased comments and negative labelling of children 3.3 Ensure observations are recorded carefully and accurately |
4. Use observations and information collected to understand the child and contribute to program planning |
4.1 Use information gathered about child to provide suggestions for ways to enhance that child's play and physical activity to contribute to development of fundamental movement skills and leisure 4.2 Use information gathered about child to ensure interactions with the child meet their individual requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
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:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
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:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency : |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment : |
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Method of assessment : |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Observation to identify children's interests and plan future experiences , vary according to children's ages and must include : |
For babies , infants and toddlers :
For 3 to 5 year olds :
For 6 to 12 year olds :
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Information may be gathered by : |
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Record observations is to meet specifications which may include : |
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Contributions to observation recording can be in the form of : |
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Play may be recorded by : |
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Contribute to program planning may involve observations that : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable