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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan food and drink provision
  2. Maintain food safety while carrying out food handling activities

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

The importance of healthy eating and physical activity for the promotion of healthy growth development and weight and reduced risk of lifestyle related diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes

Recommendations for healthy eating Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents Infant Feeding Guidelines NHMRC and the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating including

food groups and serving sizes as per current Australian dietary guidelines for children and adolescents and infant feeding guidelines NHMRC

the different types of fat found in food and the importance of dietary fats for children under years of age and ability to identify which foods contain these fats

dietary requirements for infants and children according to age and developmental stage

Relationship between food and nutrition and oral health and hygiene

Infant feeding requirements including

importance and benefits of breast feeding

role of the service in supporting continued breast feeding

safe infant formula use

ageappropriate introduction of solids

Anaphylaxis and related food allergies

Specific risks to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and other children who are at risk of underweight and nutrition deficiencies

Importance of addressing individual dietary needs eg cultural and religious practices beliefs allergies etc

Recognised stateterritory food preparation cooking handling and storage requirements

Understanding the importance of individual needs in provision of food

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Demonstrate that the provision of food by parentscarers or service is consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Australia and the services nutrition policyIn particular to ensure that

Demonstrate that the provision of food (by parents/carers or service) is consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Australia and the services nutrition policy
In particular to ensure that:

children are provided with food and beverages that are appropriate for the service type and are consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Australia

children are provided a variety of foods tastes textures colours temperatures cultures etc consistent with Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Australia

food is prepared presented and stored in accordance with the recognised state food safety and handling requirements

food is promoted through role modelling food awareness experiences and the provision of resources to children and families

food provided for babies breastfeeding is encouraged and supported breast milk and formula are stored and prepared appropriately food and milk is warmed and tested for temperature solid food is introduced appropriately in accordance with the Australian dietary guidelines for children and adolescents

food provided for babies:
. breastfeeding is encouraged and supported
. breast milk and formula are stored and prepared appropriately
. food and milk is warmed and tested for temperature
. solid food is introduced appropriately in accordance with the Australian dietary guidelines for children and adolescents

Explain and address dietary requirements for different ages and developmental stages

Contribute to menu planning and implementing healthy food and drink choices appropriate to the service type and that is consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Australia and the services nutrition policy

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

Demonstrate application of skills in

menu planning cooking and preparation of appropriate food and drinks suitable for children and babies and that is consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Australia and the services nutrition policy

safe food handling including the handling and storage of food and drink including expressed breast milk provided by parents andor carers

label reading to identify nutritional value of foods and selection of healthier choices with respect to foods low in saturated fat and salt and high in fibre

Contribute to policy development on healthy eating and nutrition

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

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

a childcare workplace

childrens services resources and equipment

the local environment

food safety and nutrition policy

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 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


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.

Planning for nutritional needs will include:

Provision of food and drinks consistent with the current dietary guidelines for children and adolescents in Australia and infant feeding guidelines

Relevant to nutritional needs for age and developmental status

Health needs of children to be considered may include:

Medical advice and diet

Allergies to certain foods

Underweight (failure to thrive) and iron deficiency anaemia

Overweight or obesity

Culturally based food requirements and preferences may include:

Religious observations

Meal patterns

Foods used

Hot or cold meals

Spices and flavourings used

Food and drink preferences will vary according to:

Age

Culture

Dietary requirements

Religion

Family patterns

Individual tastes

Stage of the day

Appetite

Food allergies

Menus relevant to each service and type may include:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Snacks

Drinks

Appetising food may consider:

Colour

Shape

Texture

Variety

Maintain food safety includes:

Maintenance of clean and tidy areas for food handling, preparation and storage

Compliance with personal hygiene standards

Compliance with workplace measures to prevent pests entering food premises

Identification and reporting of any indicators of pest presence

Safe disposal of food according to food safety program requirements