Plan child care provision with families

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 CHCRF622C, 'Plan child care provision with families'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Plan child care provision with families' 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

1. Explore the needs of the child and family with parent/s

1.1 Invite parent/s to share relevant information about needs of child and family

1.2 Gather information about needs from a range of sources as relevant

1.3 Treat information received with confidentiality

1.4 Document information according to organisation's guidelines and legislative requirements

1.5 Gather sufficiently detailed information to enable decisions to be made

1.6 Demonstrate respect for a parent's decision not to share information about their family, as relevant

2. Provide information about the service and discuss issues with parent/s

2.1 Provide comprehensive information about the service in an appropriate way

2.2 Utilise strategies to ensure effective communication

2.3 Communicate accurate information about limits on what the service can provide

2.4 Keep waiting lists up to date so clear information can be provided to parents about availability of the service

2.5 Outline to parent/s how the service will provide care and meet the child's needs

2.6 Explain the service philosophy and the history/ rationale for policies as relevant

2.7 Clearly outline parents' rights and responsibilities in relation to service policies

2.8 Explain procedures parents need to follow

2.9 Explore and clarify with parents expectations about the service

2.10 Respond to concerns for child or parent about utilising the service

2.11 Make appropriate referrals to other service types when parent expectations and service provision are not compatible

3. Develop parents' confidence in the service

3.1 Demonstrate respect for the family and their child rearing practices in all communications

3.2 Develop, implement and review strategies to ensure the service is open to family members

4. Review service provision with family members

4.1 Actively seek feedback from parents

4.2 Receive feedback in a respectful way and act upon it appropriately

4.3 Regularly review agreement for service with the family

4.4 Challenge a family member's failure to follow service guidelines as required

4.5 Explore and negotiate issues and concerns identified by parent/s


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCRF622C appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC60208 - Advanced Diploma of Children's Services