Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to collect high quality information on children to assist in program planning |
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 and document detailed information about the child |
1.1 Gather information and observations according to a child's emerging skills 1.2 Gather detailed information about children and document using a variety of appropriate methods 1.3 Ensure information and observations collected are valid, representative, significant and relevant 1.4 Make series of observations to address all aspects of development over a period of time and in a variety of situations 1.5 Consult colleagues, families and others in a sensitive manner |
2. Monitor children's developmental progress and develop understanding of individual children |
2.1 Use observations and information to assess and monitor child's play preferences, social interactions, communication and language, thinking styles, physical abilities and emotional status 2.2 Interpret information and observations to identify individual emerging skills, capabilities , potential, interests, preferences of child to guide program strategies to foster development 2.3 Monitor and interpret behaviour that is out of character for an individual child and respond appropriately 2.4 Demonstrate understanding and application of inclusive principles in interpreting observations |
3. Use information from observations with others |
3.1 Demonstrate quality observation practices to other workers 3.2 Provide information to others to inform program planning, support children's play and evaluate programs 3.3 Use records of observations to provide feedback to children about their skills and competence and promote remembering 3.4 Make time available to share information with parents 3.5 Follow up any concerns regarding child's development with appropriate persons/services |
4. Use information to plan the program |
4.1 Use information to consider all aspects of child's development and cater appropriately within the program 4.2 Use the information to plan opportunities and experiences to foster development of the child |
5. Design observation systems with others |
5.1 Develop systematic ways of observing children to ensure all children are included 5.2 Develop systematic ways of observing children to ensure that all interpretations of behaviour can be clearly linked to evidence 5.3 Clearly link observation systems developed to program planning and evaluation processes 5.4 Implement processes to ensure appropriate access by others to observation information |
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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Specific purposes or needs for observation include : |
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Capabilities of a child will include : |
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Methods of documenting information may include : |
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Methods of gathering may information , include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable