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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Establish learning context and delivery arrangements
  2. Identify, interpret and document learning styles
  3. Manage the learning environment
  4. Assess situations requiring interventions
  5. In conjunction with teacher, develop, implement and review behaviour support strategies
  6. Reflect on own professional practice

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

Relationship between legislation and agency policy and procedures

Principles of duty of care

Relevant standards and code of behaviour in the workplaces

Rights and responsibilities of students and workers

Principles and practices of confidentiality

Importance of ethics in practice

School policies

Learner needs to be learner focused

Learning styles strategies and theories

Availability and type of resources

Principles of diversity and inclusivity

Emergency procedures

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Identify and integrate legislative responsibilities and policies and procedures into routine activities

Interpret and analyse the legislative framework

Make decisions according to legal ethical and organisation policy

Interpret and analyse the legislative framework

Work within the ethical frameworks underpinning an education setting

Integrate diversity into planned activities

Plan organise and facilitate learning activities

Develop and implement behaviour support strategies in consultation with the teacher

Undertake self reflection and improvement process

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

Communicate and use interpersonal skills

Problem solve logistics

Plan and organise activities

Use literacy to the required level

Deliver in a range of methodologies

Reflect observe and demonstrate facilitation

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 is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace setting under the normal range of workplace conditions

Assessment must demonstrate consistency of application of skills and knowledge described in this unit of competency

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 relevant workplace or simulated realistic workplace setting where assessment may take place

Method of assessment

Assessment may include observation questioning and evidence gathered from a workplace environment


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.

Opportunities for physical development may include:

Fine motor and gross motor activities

Eye-hand/foot coordination

Balance

Active games

Sports

Physical environment - constraints and potential

Level of support

Frequency and regularity

Socio-dramatic play

Art/craft activities

Physical learning environment may include:

Classroom

Library

Workshop

School support centre

Learning support centre

Special education units

Special school

Pre school

Behaviour support units

Excursions

Vocational education environment

Learning environment may include:

Physical setting

Routines

Procedures

Mood/tone/climate

Resources

Appropriate language

Tailoring to the individual interests and learning style

Risks and constraints may include:

Work health and safety (WHS)

Age

Time

Space

Group size

External risks

Appropriate groupings of students to meet their learning needs

Environmental factors, weather, location

Linguistic, cultural or ethnic differences

Inadequate resources

Learning needs may include:

English language, literacy and numeracy

Behaviour support

Learning support

Socio-emotional

Culturally appropriate

Physical and/or intellectual disability

Relevant persons may include:

Teachers

Principles

Heads of department

Curriculum coordinators

Parents/carers

Specialist support staff

Inclusivity and diversity principles may include:

Age

Cultural background

Disability

Education level and experience

Ethnicity

Gender

Interests

Language

Learning styles

Life experiences

Thinking styles

Responding to individuals with particular needs

Demonstrating probity in all areas of responsibility

Modelling organisation code of conduct

Reinforcing ethical conduct in transaction with and between people

Demonstrating sensitivity to the circumstances and background of others

Learning theories may include:

Behaviour and cognitive learning theory

Social constructivist theory

Learning styles may include:

Aural

Visual

Verbal

Kinaesthetic

Logical

Social

Solitary

Global/analytical

Theoretical

Activists

Pragmatic

Reflective

Learning strategies may include:

Role plays

Written activities

Discussion

Group work

Scaffold learning

Debating

E learning

Case studies

Demonstration

Games

Project work

Agreed goals may include:

Behaviour outcomes

Literacy outcomes

Numeracy outcomes

Self expression

Social outcomes

Curriculum outcomes

Organisation outcomes

Communication and interpersonal skills may include:

Congruence between verbal an non-verbal communication

Written

One on one instruction

Critical listening an questioning

Constructive feedback

Age and culturally appropriate language