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CHCECE019
Facilitate compliance in an education and care service

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate legislative, regulatory and National Quality Framework compliance within an education and care service.

This unit applies to educators working in a range of education and care services.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Interpret the National Quality Framework

1.1 Analyse the components of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and their relevance to the service

1.2 Seek advice from a higher authority if clarification is required on interpretation of any aspect of the Framework

1.3 Confirm staff understanding of the NQF and other legislation and regulations relevant to the service

1.4 Clarify details and requirements of the assessment and rating process and share information with all staff in the service

2. Facilitate an organisation self- assessment

2.1 Determine ways to collect information from staff, children, families and the community to inform self- assessment on a regular ongoing basis

2.2 Share ideas with colleagues and involve them in the collection of information to inform the self-assessment

2.3 Record the information collected during the self-assessment process against the standards and elements in the NQF

2.4 Ensure the self-assessment is available at the service to inform discussion of the assessment and rating process

3. Facilitate the development of a quality improvement plan

3.1 Use the information gathered in the self-assessment process to inform the creation of the quality improvement plan

3.2 Collaborate with others to decide upon the strengths and the key improvements sought within the service

3.3 Work in collaboration with others to focus on how the key improvements sought will be reflected in the improvement plan

3.4 Record all of the required information in the plan

3.5 Plan to collaborate with others on a regular basis to review the quality improvement plan

4. Coordinate the service for a site visit

4.1 Inform all stakeholders that the service has been selected for assessment and rating and that the assessment and rating process has commenced

4.2 Schedule meetings with stakeholders and staff where appropriate

4.3 Check for accuracy and completion of all documentation required for examination

4.4 Ensure all staff understand what may be required of them during the assessment visit

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Interpret the National Quality Framework

1.1 Analyse the components of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and their relevance to the service

1.2 Seek advice from a higher authority if clarification is required on interpretation of any aspect of the Framework

1.3 Confirm staff understanding of the NQF and other legislation and regulations relevant to the service

1.4 Clarify details and requirements of the assessment and rating process and share information with all staff in the service

2. Facilitate an organisation self- assessment

2.1 Determine ways to collect information from staff, children, families and the community to inform self- assessment on a regular ongoing basis

2.2 Share ideas with colleagues and involve them in the collection of information to inform the self-assessment

2.3 Record the information collected during the self-assessment process against the standards and elements in the NQF

2.4 Ensure the self-assessment is available at the service to inform discussion of the assessment and rating process

3. Facilitate the development of a quality improvement plan

3.1 Use the information gathered in the self-assessment process to inform the creation of the quality improvement plan

3.2 Collaborate with others to decide upon the strengths and the key improvements sought within the service

3.3 Work in collaboration with others to focus on how the key improvements sought will be reflected in the improvement plan

3.4 Record all of the required information in the plan

3.5 Plan to collaborate with others on a regular basis to review the quality improvement plan

4. Coordinate the service for a site visit

4.1 Inform all stakeholders that the service has been selected for assessment and rating and that the assessment and rating process has commenced

4.2 Schedule meetings with stakeholders and staff where appropriate

4.3 Check for accuracy and completion of all documentation required for examination

4.4 Ensure all staff understand what may be required of them during the assessment visit

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Analyse the components of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and their relevance to the service 
Seek advice from a higher authority if clarification is required on interpretation of any aspect of the Framework 
Confirm staff understanding of the NQF and other legislation and regulations relevant to the service 
Clarify details and requirements of the assessment and rating process and share information with all staff in the service 
Determine ways to collect information from staff, children, families and the community to inform self- assessment on a regular ongoing basis 
Share ideas with colleagues and involve them in the collection of information to inform the self-assessment 
Record the information collected during the self-assessment process against the standards and elements in the NQF 
Ensure the self-assessment is available at the service to inform discussion of the assessment and rating process 
Use the information gathered in the self-assessment process to inform the creation of the quality improvement plan 
Collaborate with others to decide upon the strengths and the key improvements sought within the service 
Work in collaboration with others to focus on how the key improvements sought will be reflected in the improvement plan 
Record all of the required information in the plan 
Plan to collaborate with others on a regular basis to review the quality improvement plan 
Inform all stakeholders that the service has been selected for assessment and rating and that the assessment and rating process has commenced 
Schedule meetings with stakeholders and staff where appropriate 
Check for accuracy and completion of all documentation required for examination 
Ensure all staff understand what may be required of them during the assessment visit 
Analyse the components of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and their relevance to the service 
Seek advice from a higher authority if clarification is required on interpretation of any aspect of the Framework 
Confirm staff understanding of the NQF and other legislation and regulations relevant to the service 
Clarify details and requirements of the assessment and rating process and share information with all staff in the service 

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