The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm the ability integrated demonstration of all elements of competency and their performance criteria in particular the ability to

evaluate whether conditions are suitable to commence the session

develop an appropriate aquatic environment to foster motor cognitive and personal development

create aquatic experiences to foster motor cognitive and personal development

observe participants and recognise when and how intervention should take place to improve individual skill performance

conduct activities and games to introduce water familiarisation buoyancy and mobility skills

modify instructional methods and activities on an individualised andor group basis to improve skill performanc

Interdependent assessment of units

This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following units

SRCCROB Operate in accordance with accepted instructional practices styles and legal and ethical responsibilities

SRCCRO007B Operate in accordance with accepted instructional practices, styles and legal and ethical responsibilities

This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following units

Nil

For the purpose of integrated assessment this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following units

Nil

Required knowledge and skills

Required knowledge

Motor cognitive and personal development of infants and toddlers and the implications for instructing and learning

Aquatic activities and games to facilitate motor cognitive and personal development in infants and toddlers

Relevant equipment and safety requirements including occupational health and safety and legislative requirements

Required skills

Skills used to instruct aquatic activities and games eg movement voice etc

Ability to provide explanations and demonstrations ie self other participants as models videos etc

Monitoringobservation skills

Feedback and questioning skills

Ability to create a suitable aquatic environment to foster motor cognitive and personal development

Activities andor games are conducted in accordance with the accepted best practice principles of aquatic activities

Resource implications

Physical resources assessment of this competency requires access to

a real or simulated work environment

appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

a swimming pool and other equipment

real infants and toddlers ie not the peers of the learner

rules policies and regulations of relevant peak bodies andor employer organisations

Human resources assessment of this competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines That is assessors or persons within the assessment team must

be competent in this unit

be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area

have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework AQTF as specified in Standard of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations

Consistency in performance

Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to the work environment

Context for assessment

This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of community recreation in Australia For valid and reliable assessment the community recreation activity should closely replicate the work environment The environment should be safe with the hazards circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a real workplace

This unit of competence should be assessed through the observation of processes and procedures oral andor written questioning on required 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

KEY COMPETENCIES

Collect AnalyseampOrganise Information

Communicate IdeasampInformation

PlanampOrganise Activities

Work with Othersampin Teams

Use Mathematical IdeasampTechniques

Solve Problems

Use Technology

These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices

The three levels of performance and denote the level of competency required to perform the task

Use routine approaches

Select from routine approaches

Establish new approaches

Collecting analysing and organising information

Communicating ideas and information

Planning and organising activities

Working with teams and others

Using mathematical ideas and techniques Not applicable

Solving problems

Using technology Not applicable

Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies

Aquatic equipment and toys

Cognitive development

Factors affecting the provision of an appropriate learning environment

Motor development

Stage of development

Temperament and personality characteristics