Embed sustainable practices in service operations

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCECE025, 'Embed sustainable practices in service operations'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Embed sustainable practices in service operations' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


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. Develop a sustainability management plan

1.1 Identify aspects of sustainability in the service

1.2 Consider areas of potential change in all aspects of the service’s delivery and environments

1.3 Ensure that nature, waste, energy and toxins have been considered

1.4 Identify areas where change can be instigated to enhance environmental sustainability and increase children’s connection with nature, in consultation with children

1.5 Develop strategies to address these areas of change in consultation with children

1.6 Implement strategies and evaluate outcomes

2. Support children to develop an understanding and respect for the natural environment

2.1 Provide children with a wide range of natural and recycled materials in their indoor and outdoor environments

2.2 Create opportunities to discuss with children the natural environment and the interdependence between people, plants, animals and the land

2.3 Role-model respect, care and appreciation for the natural and constructed environments

2.4 Share information and provide children with access to resources about the environment and the impact of human activities on environments

2.5 Create spaces that promote the development of life skills, such as growing and preparing food, waste reduction and recycling

2.6 Encourage children to exchange thoughts and ideas about sustainable practice through intentional teaching, learning experiences and projects

2.7 Explore ethical dilemmas of waste disposal for sustainability with all stakeholders

3. Support others in implementing sustainable practice

3.1 Encourage children to participate in sustainable practice discussions and learning experiences

3.2 Engage with adults and children to encourage their participation in the service’s sustainable practices

4. Embed sustainability into service policies and procedures

4.1 Review the service philosophy, policies and procedures in relation to sustainable practice

4.2 Identify areas of potential change in the service philosophy, policies and procedures

4.3 Discuss with stakeholders any identified areas of potential change

4.4 Finalise changes after agreement with appropriate stakeholders


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCECE025 appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC50113 - Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
  • CHC50213 - Diploma of School Age Education and Care
  • CHC40113 - Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care