This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by individuals working in a range of performing arts environments that involve children. It addresses the application of knowledge of regulations, industry guidelines and organisational procedures relevant to working with children. It also addresses assessing risks and monitoring children in a performing arts environment.

This unit applies to all individuals working in various roles in performing arts environments where children are involved including, but not limited to, crew, technicians and those in supervisory positions.

Individuals may be working independently or as part of a team. They are required to use some discretion and responsibility while working with children in a performing arts environment.

Typical age groups for children are 0 to 4 years, 5 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years and 15 to 18 years.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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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
Source information relating to regulations, organisational policies and procedures, industry guidelines and code of ethics relating to working with children
Identify key considerations and professional and ethical boundaries associated with working with children
Follow organisational policy and procedures, relevant regulations and industry guidelines when working with children
Identify and rectify risks and safety issues within own area of responsibility
Monitor the performing arts environment for potential risks to children
Report potential or actual risks to children outside of own area of responsibility according to organisational procedures
Escalate any serious risk or breaches to relevant supervisor in a timely manner
Observe and monitor children during program activities to identify emerging issues or problems
Take action, according to organisational policies and procedures and within area of own responsibility, to ensure positive program outcomes
Use appropriate language and tone when communicating information to children of different age groups
Ensure all interactions with children are respectful and observe professional, ethical and community accepted boundaries
Respond, where appropriate, or report to a supervisor, instances of inappropriate interaction between children or between children and adults
Respond appropriately to children who report any inappropriate interaction between children or between children and adults

Assessment Cover Sheet

CUAWHS406 - Interact appropriately with children in performing arts environments

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Assessment Record Sheet

CUAWHS406 - Interact appropriately with children in performing arts environments

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