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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Maintain a clean and hygienic environment
  2. Recognise and respond to signs of potential illness
  3. Provide a safe environment
  4. Supervise the safety of children
  5. Travel with children safely
  6. Administer medication within guidelines
  7. Manage and respond to allergy/anaphylaxis

Required Skills

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

Anaphylaxis and related food allergies

Appropriate toys and equipment for the developmental stage of the child including an assessment of safety and risks

Current and applicable regulations on safety health hygiene and administration and storage of medication

Current knowledge of recognised stateterritory food safety and handling requirements

Guidelines for administration of medication

Legal requirements for supervision including worker child ratios

Organisation standards policies and procedures

Potential hazards to children

Relevance of the work role and functions to maintaining sustainability of the workplace including environmental economic workforce and social sustainability

Risk minimisation strategies and risk reduction strategies

Road safety awareness and procedures

Safety issues and risk management strategies for childrens health and safety in a variety of contexts

allergies and related medications

appropriate meal preparation and provisions based on most current national guidelines for nutrition of children and adolescents

basic home fire safety

excursions and travel situations

hazards in home environment for home based care

outdoor and indoor play areas

safe and hygienic food preparation and storage practices

safe food temperature storage

Strategies to minimise the spread of infectious diseases

The spread of infectious diseases and cross infection

Traffic hazards and risk for children

Up to date stateterritory child care regulations

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Administer medication to children according to organisation policies and legislative requirements including responding to allergic reactions

Demonstrate provision of a clean and safe environment for childrenIn particular

Demonstrate provision of a clean and safe environment for children
In particular:

observing personal hygiene to prevent cross infection eg hand washing

modelling safe behaviours and hygiene practices

Ensure children are transported safely

Implement legal requirements in work practices

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

Apply interpersonal skills

Demonstrate safe use of equipment and materials

Develop childrens road safety awareness

Ensure children are seated and supervised during meal and snack time

Ensure safe and hygienic food preparation storage handling and serving areas in line with the recognised state territory food safety and handling requirements

Implement risk minimisation strategies and risk reduction strategies

Implement strategies for developing responsible behaviour by children in cars and buses

Implement strategies to minimise the spread of infectious conditions

Maintain required documentation in accordance with organisation guidelines

Take into account and use opportunities to address waste minimisation environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues

Evidence Required

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 could be assessed either on the job or off the job through an appropriate workplace simulation for a range of age groups and a range of conditions over a number of assessment situations

In relation to the administration of medication further guidance may be sought from unit CHCCSA Assist clients with medication

In relation to the administration of medication further guidance may be sought from unit CHCCS305A Assist clients with medication

In relation to the health safety and nutrition further guidance may be sought from unit CHCCND Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner

In relation to the health, safety and nutrition further guidance may be sought from unit CHCCN303D Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner

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 andor 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 include access to range of opportunities defined in the Range Statement including access to

a childcare workplace

childrens services resources and equipment

the local environment

cleaning equipment and materials

occupational health and safety policies and procedures

food safety and nutrition policy

Method of assessment

In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects of this unit 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 andor written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

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

Related units

The unit is recommended but not required to be assessed in conjunction with related unit

HLTOHSA Contribute to OHS processes

HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes


Range Statement

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.

Legal requirements and regulations regarding supervision may include:

Babies are never left unattended in the bath or on change table

Staff/children ratios

Cleaning may include:

Cleaning food preparation areas as appropriate and outlined in the recognised state/territory food safety and handling requirements and regulations

Disinfecting nappy change areas

Disinfecting toilet areas

Vacuuming

Washing floor

Disposal of waste materials may include:

Nappies

Soiled tissues/wipes

In remote and isolated areas:

Alternative methods for rest e.g. Hammocks

Implement procedures for safety on excursions may include:

Legal/legislative requirements

Organisation policies regarding excursions.

Basic home fire safety includes knowledge of:

Behaviour that may contribute to fire injury and/or fatality

High fire risk groups

Optimum placement of smoke alarms

Referring client for smoke alarm installation and maintenance

Role of a working smoke alarm

Smoke alarm testing and cleaning

Types of smoke alarms

Check area for hazards may include:

Checking for animal droppings in outdoor areas

Checking for needles/sharp implements in outdoor areas

Use of a hazards identification checklist

Maintain direct contact with child will vary according to:

Ability of child

Activity child is involved in

Child's age

Child's level of independence/dependence

Child's safety/risk taking behaviours

Contact can include:

Glass viewing windows

Line of sight

Sight

Sound

Within physical reach

Potential injury hazards and risks may be related to:

Babies going to sleep with a bottle

Babies learning to eat solid foods

Children eating

Children learning new skills such as walking, balancing

Particular 'combinations' of children playing together

Risk of dehydration on very hot days

SIDS

When children are attempting an activity that may be beyond their previous ability

Rules for safe play may include:

How children play together

Use of equipment

Provide a safe environment and risk reduction strategies will vary according to whether the location is:

A home

A purpose designed and built centre

Appropriate for the age range of children

Non purpose built centre

Explain hazards and potential hazards to children may be done in a range of ways, including:

By signs

By symbols

Verbally

Risk reduction strategies may include:

Children being seated and supervised at meal and snack times

Close supervision of any children in kitchens

Covers on electrical sockets

Fences and gates, locking mechanisms

Gates on stairs

Implementing child safe, child friendly policies and work practices

Out of bounds areas

Particularly close supervision in some areas

Placing babies/infants to sleep in positions recommended for prevention of SIDS

Removal/locking away of dangerous substances.

Vacuuming/sweeping floors to remove small or dangerous objects

Children may be required to be transported:

During fire/emergency evacuations

For excursions, outings

From school to service

To activities

To and from care provider

Children may be transported by:

Car

Foot

Mini bus

Public transport

Push bike

Legal requirements that children are to follow may include:

Appropriate behaviour in public transport

Child/adult ratios

Regulatory requirements for each sector and state

Sector specific legislation and standards e.g. child protection and best practice, child care regulations and standards

Wearing of bike safety helmet

Wearing seat belts in cars

Legal requirement that workers are to follow include:

Car restraints are fitted properly

Child/adult ratios

Ensure safety seats and baby capsules are secure

Ensure seat belts are done up

Holding current drivers licence

Regulatory requirements for each sector and state

Risk situations include:

Crowding

Distractions

High traffic spots

Poor visibility

Poor/dangerous driving

Risks vary according to:

Children's ages/stages of development

Composition of group

Size of group

Requirements for the administration of medication may include:

Jurisdictional guidelines relating to management of allergic and anaphylactic reactions

Legislative guidelines

Organisation procedures

Requirements for storage of medication may include:

Legislative requirements

Level of security required

Organisation policies and procedures

Temperature required