The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be demonstrated evidence that the candidate has completed the following tasks at least once: communicated positively and respectfully and interacted effectively with at least three children, including: active listening consideration of a child’s age, activities, interests, culture and needs interpreting non-verbal cues of children responding to distress in ways that meets the child’s need communication of care and respect through all interactions assessed and responded appropriately to behaviours of concern encouraged children to respect similarities and differences between each other involved and encouraged children in decision-making and planning performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 120 hours of work in at least one regulated education and care service |