Assessor Resource

CHCSD611C
Facilitate the inclusion of children with additional needs

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit may apply to community services work in a range of contexts

This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by resource workers or those with a leadership role within children's services

The focus is on developing the capacity of workers in the service to respond to the needs of all children, including those with additional needs

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

Prerequisites

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

This unit contains Employability Skills



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.

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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

This unit must be assessed on the job under the normal workplace conditions for a range of age groups, a range of conditions, over a number of assessment situations

Access and equity considerations:

All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged

Resources required for assessment of this unit involve access to a range of opportunities defined in the Range of Variables, including:

a childcare workplace

children's services, resources and equipment

the local environment

Method of assessment:

In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment, the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on 'What if?' scenarios

Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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:

A range of resources that may be utilised - equipment, personnel with specific expertise, specialist services, information resources, toy libraries

The range of services provided by child care organisations in the local community - their philosophy, program objectives, style of organisation

Social justice and access and equity principles

The central role of the family in planning inclusion of the child

Impact on families of a child with a disability e.g. Challenges, stress, cultural beliefs and understandings

Impact of migration on children and families

The importance for the child of their culture and language being respected by workers in children's services

Confidentiality principles and complex issues

Organisation standards, policies and procedures

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Develop the capacity of workers to respond to the needs of all children including those with additional needs, within a philosophical framework of children's services delivery

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:

High level of communication skills:

listening

questioning

suggesting ideas

providing information

giving positive feedback

giving negative feedback if required

Demonstrate application of skills in:

assessment of child's needs

facilitating discussions

planning

evaluation

advocacy and self advocacy principles

workplace training

cross cultural communication

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.

Assess child's need for additional care may be based on information may be gathered from:

The child

Parents

Services used previously

Health professionals involved

The service's current capacity to provide required care may be limited by:

Staff or care providers with the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence

Venue that has necessary access and characteristics

Availability of special equipment and resources

A plan to develop the capacity of the service may include:

Training program provided

Sups worker, casual ethnic worker or other resource worker to work with service

Information materials provided

Input from school staff or special needs staff

Plan of inclusion may involve:

Spending time with parent

Parent participation at centre

Coordination of various services working with child/family

The plan may be developed through:

Liaison with each party

Convening and facilitating meetings

Additional resources may include:

Resource materials for programming

Staffing

Equipment

Specialised transport services

Training

Provide support in order to demonstrate specific care and management strategies may include:

Training programs

Demonstrations

Concerns of workersmay involve:

Safety issues

Impact on other children

Concerns about their own level of experience and skills

The degree of support provided will depend on:

Current skills and confidence of care givers

Child's level of ability

Request from service and amount of input they wish to use

Availability, other demands on the support service

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
Assess child's needs for additional care with worker, parents and others 
Identify with workers, service's current capacity to provide required care 
Design, implement and review a plan to develop the capacity of the service 
Identify with workers, additional resources and support required and included in the plan 
Outline plan of inclusion and plan with all staff working with the child 
Ensure plan includes strategies for ongoing review 
Locate relevant materials and equipment and provide within budget parameters 
Gather and/or provide information 
Advocate with other services to gain their participation and support 
Identify outcomes for child and review progress in relation to plan's objectives with all involved 
Review plan according to timeframe decided on 
Provide support in order to demonstrate specific care and management strategies 
Ensure support is particularly targeted when the child enters the service 
Give information about particular children and clearly describe and explain their needs 
Encourage others to adopt inclusive attitudes and practices 
Prepare workers to implement the plan, in conjunction with the service 
Develop workers' understanding of a shared care approach by explanation, and describing examples 
Respond to concerns of workers and negotiate problems 
Acknowledge improvement in skills by providing positive feedback 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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