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 perform task skills task management skills contingency management skills and jobrole environment skills as outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit

These include knowledge of

Basic knowledge and understanding of wide range of additional needs and their implications for students learning

Individual education programs

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Provide support in relation to at least two main areas of additional needs

Undertake proactive approach to assisting students

In addition the candidate must be able to demonstrate relevant task skills task management skills contingency management skills and jobrole environment skills

These include the ability to

Demonstrate application of skills in

communication

problem solving

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

Assessment should be on the job andor related to actual workplace evidence

Simulated situations and hypothetical questioning may be used as a supplement to such assessment if this is necessary to enable the traineeteacher aide to demonstrate all aspects of the competency

In order to establish consistency of performance evidence should be collected over a period of time across a range of events

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 of this unit include access to

appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

Method of assessment may include

Observation of work performance

Written tasks

Interview and questioning

Authenticated portfoliolog book

Supporting statement of supervisors

Authenticated evidence of relevant work experience andor formalinformal learning

Additional needs may be due to:

Others involved may include:

Relevant procedures, guidelines and protocols may include:

Individual education programs may include:

Classroom strategies and programs may include: