Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification covers workers who conduct vacation programs as well as before and after school care activities for children of school age.
Outside school hours care workers:
- Plan activities and provide care to children, facilitating their leisure and play and enabling them to achieve their developmental outcomes
- May work under direct supervision or autonomously
- May have some supervisory responsibilities for volunteers and other workers.
Occupational titles may vary depending on jurisdiction and legislation and may include:
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Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 16 units are required for award of this qualification including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
CHCCHILD401A Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCCN301B Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCCN303A Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner
CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCFC301A Support the development of children
CHCOSHC401A Support children to participate in outside school hours care
CHCOSHC402B Develop and implement activities in outside school hours care
CHCOSHC403B Work effectively with children in outside school hours care
CHCPR301B Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
HLTFA301C Apply first aid
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking children's services work need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.
Group A electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
The children's services workplace is regarded as having particular potential for engendering stronger and more respectful relationships between non-Aboriginal Australians and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.
It is therefore highly recommended that the following unit of competency should be included in this qualification to address the needs of every children's services workplace :
CHCIC302A Support Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander families to participate in children's services
The unit:
- Provides a basis for staff to support and promote respect for and awareness of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities where there are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children attending or residing in the local area
- Addresses the needs of staff who work specifically with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and families.
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients or communities, the following elective is recommended:
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people
Other relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following list of relevant electives is intended to facilitate selection. Employers may specify certain electives as required to address specific workplace needs.
BSBWOR204A Use business technology
CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
CHCCD420A Work to empower Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander communities
CHCCHILD301A Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCCHILD403B Promote the safety , well being and welfare of children , young people and their families
CHCCHILD404A Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCCOM302C Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues
CHCCS310A Support inclusive practice in the workplace
CHCCS312A Use electronic learning materials
CHCCS411B Work effectively in the community sector
CHCCS421A Undertake community sector work within own community
CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCFC506A Foster children's language and communication development
CHCFC512A Foster physical development in middle childhood
CHCFC513A Foster social development in middle childhood
CHCFC514A Support emotional and psychological development in middle childhood
CHCFC515A Foster cognitive development in middle childhood
CHCIC302A Support Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander families to participate in children's services
CHCIC303A Work within a regulatory framework specific to children's services
CHCIC512A Plan and implement inclusion of children with additional needs
CHCLD315A Recognise stages of lifespan development
CHCORG303B Participate effectively in the work environment
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCORG502A Work autonomously
CHCORG611B Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace
CHCPR302A Support sustainable practice
CHCPR502E Organise experiences to facilitate and enhance children's development
CHCPR515A Develop and implement a program to support sustainable practice
CHCRH503A Develop leisure and health programs for clients with special needs
HLTFA302B Provide first aid in remote situation (Note pre -requisite : HLTFA301C)
HLTFA402C Apply advanced first aid (Note pre -requisite : HLTFA301C)
HLTFS207C Follow basic food safety practices
HLTNA303C Plan and modify meals and menus according to nutrition care plans
HLTNA304C Plan meals and menus to meet cultural and religious needs
SRCCRO001B Assist with recreation games not requiring equipment
SRCCRO008B Interact positively with infants , toddlers and parents in a recreation environment (Appropriate unit for an assistant working with a mobile resources unit )
SROABL002B Facilitate adventure -based learning activities
SRXCAI005B Conduct a sport and recreation session for participants
SRXEMR002A Coordinate emergency response
SRXFAC004B Plan and provide sport and recreational services
Oral health
CHCOHC303A Use basic oral health screening tools
CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health
CHCOHC402A Support and encourage clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues
