Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This unit first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 3.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Apply knowledge of regulations and industry guidelines relevant to working with children

1.1 Source information relating to regulations, organisational policies and procedures, industry guidelines and code of ethics relating to working with children

1.2 Identify key considerations and professional and ethical boundaries associated with working with children

1.3 Follow organisational policy and procedures, relevant regulations and industry guidelines when working with children

2. Assess risks for children in a performing arts environment

2.1 Identify and rectify risks and safety issues within own area of responsibility

2.2 Monitor the performing arts environment for potential risks to children

2.3 Report potential or actual risks to children outside of own area of responsibility according to organisational procedures

2.4 Escalate any serious risk or breaches to relevant supervisor in a timely manner

3. Assist with monitoring children in a performing arts environment

3.1 Observe and monitor children during program activities to identify emerging issues or problems

3.2 Take action, according to organisational policies and procedures and within area of own responsibility, to ensure positive program outcomes

3.3 Use appropriate language and tone when communicating information to children of different age groups

3.4 Ensure all interactions with children are respectful and observe professional, ethical and community accepted boundaries

3.5 Respond, where appropriate, or report to a supervisor, instances of inappropriate interaction between children or between children and adults

3.6 Respond appropriately to children who report any inappropriate interaction between children or between children and adults

Skill 

Description 

Reading

• Extracts, interprets and organises information from a range of written sources

Writing

• Completes documentation related to safety checks and reports incidents

Oral communication

• Obtains information by listening and questioning
• Pays attention to the behaviour of others, interpreting a broad range of verbal and non-verbal signals
• Provides clear instructions and/or information using words appropriate for children's age group
• Discusses issues using language and non-verbal features appropriate to the audience

Numeracy

• Counts children and resources and estimates area to idenify potential risks in undertaking activities with children

Navigate the world of work

• Identifies and complies with relevant regulations, organisational procedures, codes of pratice and industry guidelines
• Uses discretion and accepts responsibility as part of a team for monitoring the safety and welfare of children

Interact with others

• Works collaboratively with colleagues in the supervision of children
• Selects and uses appropriate practices and protocols to communicate with a range of people
• Adapts personal communication style to show respect and sensitivity to diversity, disability, culture, gender and ethnic backgrounds

Get the work done

• Plans and implements safety checks and risk analyses according to instructions
• Follows directions to monitor activities related to the safety and welfare of children
• Follows organisational requirements to make decisions about appropriate actions
• Identifies and responds to problems requiring immediate attention

Code and title 

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Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAWHS406 Interact appropriately with children in performing arts environments

Not applicable

New unit

No equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This unit first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 3.0