Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in educational support roles applying a broad knowledge of the Australian education system, and specific knowledge of an organisation and job role.
It applies to individuals providing educational support services at various levels of responsibility in the education industry.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Industry Capability – Industry Context
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Develop and maintain knowledge of Australian education system and sectors |
1.1 Identify and apply knowledge of Australian education system and its sectors 1.2 Identify potential student pathways between different sectors 1.3 Identify types of programs and qualifications available in different sectors 1.4 Apply knowledge of educational programs and services offered in a specific educational organisation 1.5 Determine relationship of educational support job roles to structure and functions of a specific organisation, and to related job roles in the organisation 1.6 Apply knowledge of educational terminology and acronyms used in a specific education sector |
2 Perform education job role tasks effectively |
2.1 Identify and carry out educational support job roles and responsibilities 2.2 Apply values of the organisation 2.3 Identify and follow organisational work procedures, protocols and other guidelines 2.4 Comply with legislative and regulatory compliance requirements and related organisational policies and procedures 2.5 Improve own performance and career opportunities by identifying and participating in learning and development activities related to identified needs |
3 Work effectively with diversity in an educational context |
3.1 Apply an awareness of culture as a factor affecting behaviour of students, clients and colleagues 3.2 Conduct all work-related activities respecting diversity of culture and ability of students, clients and colleagues 3.3 Communicate effectively and respectfully with students, clients and colleagues from diverse cultures and with diverse abilities |
4 Practise inclusivity in an educational context |
4.1 Identify factors promoting access and equity in an educational organisation and educational support job role 4.2 Recognise factors potentially impacting educational access and equity 4.3 Apply awareness of access and equity issues to requirements of specific educational support job role |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Learning |
2.5 |
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Reading |
1.1-1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.3-2.5, 4.1 |
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Oral Communication |
1.4, 1.6, 2.1, 2.5, 3.1-3.3, 4.1 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.5, 2.2-2.4, 4.1-4.3 |
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Interact with others |
3.1-3.3, 4.3 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.4-1.6, 2.1 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBIND301 Work effectively in an educational environment |
BSBIND301A Work effectively in an educational environment |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10