Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to comply with the additional administrative tasks specifically required by care providers within family day care |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit applies to workers involved in family day care |
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. Apply knowledge of Commonwealth and jurisdiction administrative requirements |
1.1 Identify administration practices and requirements of the coordination unit 1.2 Identify practices required to update coordination unit regarding changes to families' contact details and care requirements 1.3 Identify implementation plan to advise parents and the coordination unit when leave is required 1.4 Explain how the number of children in care is to be monitored at all times to ensure the number is within legislative limits 1.5 Use effective practices to keep records up to date in a secure and confidential manner 1.6 Outline requirements and implementation plans to manage all records for audit according to guidelines |
2. Use appropriate forms to record required information |
3.1 Demonstrate correct use of receipts and time sheets 3.2 Apply accurate understanding of legislative guidelines for charging fees 3.3 Demonstrate correct use of attendance records and practices for arrival and departure of a child 3.4 Demonstrate accurate understanding of standard forms required for recording all contact details, parent/carer consent, emergency information, child health and individual needs |
3. Apply accurate understanding of taxation and insurance requirements |
3.1 Outline requirements and implementation plans to keep receipts and other details for taxation purpose for the required period 3.2 Outline requirements and implementation plans for recording details to meet taxation requirements 3.3 Outline requirements and implementation plans to ensure timely taxation payments 3.4 Provide details of insurance coverage required for the home based child care business as defined by legislation |
4. Identify requirements for promoting family day care services |
4.1 Provide accurate details on the guidelines for advertising family day care services 4.2 Clearly and accurately communicate service costs, availability and care arrangements for families |
5. Design and distribute information to parents |
5.1 Provide a clear statement about the philosophy of care, as required 5.2 Provide information to parents about the child care services, routines, practices and expectations 5.3 Communicate leave arrangements to parents, including alternative care |
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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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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Resources may include : |
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Information to parents may include : |
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Insurance coverage may include : |
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Legislative standards and /or requirements may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable