CHCEDS002
Assist in implementation of planned educational programs


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist a worker to support the teacher/s in delivering planned education programs. Classroom-level support is provided to ensure the learning environment is inclusive and relevant, and appropriately resourced and maintained.

This unit applies to education support work in a variety of contexts and the work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Contribute to planning and preparation of educational program

1.1 Contribute to implementation, planning and preparation in accordance with lesson plan/s and educational requirements under guidance of teacher or other education professional

1.2 Show clear understanding of objectives and outcomes of educational programs and their relationship to current curriculum documents

2. Assist in the implementation of planned educational program

2.1 Organise and distribute notes and students’ work

2.2 Guide students in the location and use of relevant materials needed to participate in the lesson or activity

2.3 Provide assistance with general activities

2.4 Implement classroom strategies to support students’ individual needs under teacher direction

2.5 Assist the teacher in identifying educational needs of students

2.6 Provide assistance to students in the operation of digital technologies during the delivery of planned education program

3. Contribute to a consistent and stable learning environment

3.1 Clarify requirements and implement classroom routines appropriately

3.2 Undertake responsibilities and duties in a positive manner to promote cooperation and good relationships

3.3 Identify possible environmental modifications to suit the individual needs of students in accordance with established guidelines

4. Contribute to individual and group assessment in consultation with the teacher

4.1 Record and report observations as specified in the job role

4.2 Provide contributions to reviews and case conferences of students when requested

4.3 Encourage, acknowledge and act upon constructive teacher feedback

Foundation Skills

The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Education environments may include:

Government school (pre-primary, primary and secondary)

Private/non-government school (pre-primary, primary and secondary)

Education centre

Kindergarten

Special educational centre

Community educational centre