Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUAWHS406 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Interact appropriately with children in performing arts environments

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAWHS406 - Interact appropriately with children in performing arts environments
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by individuals working in a range of performing arts environments that involve children. It addresses the application of knowledge of regulations, industry guidelines and organisational procedures relevant to working with children. It also addresses assessing risks and monitoring children in a performing arts environment.This unit applies to all individuals working in various roles in performing arts environments where children are involved including, but not limited to, crew, technicians and those in supervisory positions.Individuals may be working independently or as part of a team. They are required to use some discretion and responsibility while working with children in a performing arts environment.Typical age groups for children are 0 to 4 years, 5 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years and 15 to 18 years.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Apply knowledge of regulations and industry guidelines relevant to working with children
  • Source information relating to regulations, organisational policies and procedures, industry guidelines and code of ethics relating to working with children
  • Identify key considerations and professional and ethical boundaries associated with working with children
  • Follow organisational policy and procedures, relevant regulations and industry guidelines when working with children
       
Element: Assess risks for children in a performing arts environment
  • Identify and rectify risks and safety issues within own area of responsibility
  • Monitor the performing arts environment for potential risks to children
  • Report potential or actual risks to children outside of own area of responsibility according to organisational procedures
  • Escalate any serious risk or breaches to relevant supervisor in a timely manner
       
Element: Assist with monitoring children in a performing arts environment
  • Observe and monitor children during program activities to identify emerging issues or problems
  • Take action, according to organisational policies and procedures and within area of own responsibility, to ensure positive program outcomes
  • Use appropriate language and tone when communicating information to children of different age groups
  • Ensure all interactions with children are respectful and observe professional, ethical and community accepted boundaries
  • Respond, where appropriate, or report to a supervisor, instances of inappropriate interaction between children or between children and adults
  • Respond appropriately to children who report any inappropriate interaction between children or between children and adults
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Source information relating to regulations, organisational policies and procedures, industry guidelines and code of ethics relating to working with children 
Identify key considerations and professional and ethical boundaries associated with working with children 
Follow organisational policy and procedures, relevant regulations and industry guidelines when working with children 
Identify and rectify risks and safety issues within own area of responsibility 
Monitor the performing arts environment for potential risks to children 
Report potential or actual risks to children outside of own area of responsibility according to organisational procedures 
Escalate any serious risk or breaches to relevant supervisor in a timely manner 
Observe and monitor children during program activities to identify emerging issues or problems 
Take action, according to organisational policies and procedures and within area of own responsibility, to ensure positive program outcomes 
Use appropriate language and tone when communicating information to children of different age groups 
Ensure all interactions with children are respectful and observe professional, ethical and community accepted boundaries 
Respond, where appropriate, or report to a supervisor, instances of inappropriate interaction between children or between children and adults 
Respond appropriately to children who report any inappropriate interaction between children or between children and adults 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CUAWHS406 - Interact appropriately with children in performing arts environments
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CUAWHS406 - Interact appropriately with children in performing arts environments

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