CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Skills Workbook. V2.0 Produced 26 July 2016

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1 CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Skills Workbook V2.0 Produced 26 July 2016 Copyright 2016 Compliant Learning Resources. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system other than pursuant to the terms of the Copyright Act 1968 (Commonwealth), without the prior written permission of Compliant Learning Resources. Assessor Guide 11

2 Assessor Guide 11 Page 2 Version control & document history Date Summary of modifications made Version 2 June 2016 Version 1 final produced following assessment validation. 26 July 2016 Major amendments made following assessment validation. v1.0 V2.0 Victoria College of Arts Pty. Ltd. Compliant Learning Resources

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS This is an interactive table of contents. If you are viewing this document in Acrobat, clicking on a heading will transfer you to that page. If you have this document open in Word, you will need to hold down the Control key while clicking for this to work. COURSE STRUCTURE... 4 VOCATIONAL PLACEMENT... 8 COMPETENCY BASED ASSESSMENT SUPERVISOR S GUIDELINES PLACEMENT GUIDELINES ACCESS AND EQUITY SKILLS LOGBOOK COVER SHEET INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS VOCATIONAL PLACEMENT LOG SUBJECT 1: CHILDREN S HEALTH AND SAFETY SUBJECT 3: WORKPLACE EFFECTIVENESS SUBJECT 4: PLAY AND DEVELOPMENT SUBJECT 5: PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING SUBJECT 6: CULTURE AND COMMUNITY SUBJECT 7: HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SUBJECT 8: LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE MANAGEMENT SUBJECT 9: PROGRAM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION SUBJECT 10: CHILDREN S BEHAVIOUR AND INCLUSION EVIDENCE CHECKLIST FEEDBACK Assessor Guide 11 Victoria College of Arts Pty. Ltd. Compliant Learning Resources Page 3

4 COURSE STRUCTURE The CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care certificate course contains 28 units of competency, clustered into 10 subjects. The course learning and assessment activities are divided into two parts: 1. Theory and Concepts Learning and assessment is facilitated by 9 learner guides and 10 theory assessment workbooks. The assessment workbooks comprise of knowledge assessments, case studies, projects and simulations. The student is recommended to complete these assessments prior to the vocational placement to ensure that the student is prepared to perform safely and successfully the tasks required of their vocational work place roles and responsibilities. The unit HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting must be completed with an external provider prior to the student s vocational placement start date. 2. Practical Within the duration of the course, students are required to complete a minimum of 240 hours of workplace-based experience with an approved and regulated child care service to complete the performance evidence required by the qualification. In particular there is a mandatory requirement for participants to demonstrate evidence that they have completed 240 hours of duties specifically covering the following units: Assessor Guide 11 Page 4 1. CHCECE003 Provide care for children (120 hours minimum) 2. CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers (120 hours minimum) 3. CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children (120 hours minimum) 4. CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood (120 hours minimum) 5. CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood (240 hours minimum) 6. CHCECE024 Design and implement the curriculum to foster children s learning and development (240 hours minimum) Successful completion of the vocational placement as well as all the relevant tasks and performance requirements covered in the placement, are facilitated and documented through the Skills Workbook. Victoria College of Arts Pty. Ltd. Compliant Learning Resources

5 The Skills Workbook focuses on assessing the students practical skills in the context of the relevant work role in actual industry settings. The Skills Workbook is to be completed in an approved registered education and childcare service. To be deemed competent in each unit of competency, students need to complete the relevant Assessment Workbooks and the Skills Workbook. Students will be asked to submit sections of the Skills Workbook to the assessor periodically so the students can progressively complete the assessments within the set duration of their Vocational Placement. Competence for each unit Assessment Workbook Activities Vocational Placement Skills Workbook The following table indicates which workbooks need to be completed for each unit of competency. If you have any questions as you are working through the learning materials, you can contact your trainer and they will be more than happy to provide you with guidance. Assessor Guide 11 Victoria College of Arts Pty. Ltd. Compliant Learning Resources Page 5

6 Assessment Items For Each Unit Cluster Units of Competency A B C D E F* 1. Children s Health and Safety 2. First Aid 3. Workplace Effectiveness 4. Play and development 5. Physical and Emotional Wellbeing 6. Culture and Community 7. Health, Safety Management 8. Leadership and service management CHCECE002 CHCECE004 HLTAID004 CHCLEG001 CHCECE009 CHCPRT001 CHCECE006 CHCECE007 CHCECE010 CHCECE013 CHCECE003 CHCECE005 CHCDIV001 CHCDIV002 CHCECE001 CHCECE016 HLTWHS003 CHCECE019 CHCECE025 CHCMGT003 Ensure the health and safety of children Promote and provide healthy food and drinks Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting Work legally and ethically Use an approved learning framework to guide practice Identify and respond to children and young people at risk Support behaviour of children and young people Develop positive and respectful relationships with children Support the holistic development of children in Early Childhood Use information about children to inform practice Provide care for children Provide care for babies and toddlers Work with diverse people Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety Develop cultural competence Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children Maintain work health and safety Facilitate compliance in an education and care service Embed sustainable practices in service operations Lead the work team Credit Transfer - Completed by external provider

7 9. Program design and implementation 10. Children s behaviour and inclusion 11. Skills Workbook 1. Gather Documents 2. Written Questioning 3. Skills Workbook CHCECE017 CHCECE018 CHCECE022 CHCECE023 CHCECE024 CHCECE020 CHCECE021 CHCECE026 IMPORTANT REMINDER: Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood Nurture creativity in children Promote children s agency Analyse information to inform learning Design and implement the curriculum to foster children s learning and development Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children All units listen in this TAS, except HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting *Key 4. Project 5. Case Study 6. Observation Compliant Learning Resources Page 7 The unit HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting must be completed with an external provider prior to your vocational placement start date.

8 VOCATIONAL PLACEMENT To complete the CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care a practical placement is required in the education and child care sector. Information regarding vocational placement can be found in the Vocational Placement Student Information booklet. The Early Childhood Education and Care service must be accredited. This ensures that the centre has adequate resources, including supervisory staff and equipment to allow you to complete all assessment tasks. The supervisor who observes your performance and signs your skills assessment workbook must have a qualification equivalent to or above a CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and be in a position of authority higher than the role you will fulfil. Resources required for assessment include: We will provide: Simulated environment for case studies Workplace documentation for the simulated environment including job descriptions and sample care plans. o Includes sample Policies and procedures and information manuals relevant to the workplace, etc. o Includes sample WHS, evacuation, fire safety and security procedures. Risk assessment and other templates Information about accreditation standards. Anatomical diagrams where required. Access to the following: o Guide to the National Quality Framework PDF o Guide to the National Quality Standard PDF o Guide to the National Law and National Regulations PDF o Belonging, Being and Becoming - The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia PDF o Educators Guide: Belonging, Being and Becoming - The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia PDF o My Time, Our Place - Framework for School Age Care in Australia PDF o Educators Guide: My Time, Our Place - Framework for School Age Care in Australia PDF o Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework PDF Assessor Guide 11 Version No.1.0 Produced 26 July 2016 Compliant Learning Resources Page 8

9 The student to provide: Computer with Internet access with MS Word, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Google Chrome. Vocational Placement Provider to provide: (Vocational Placement Coordinator must ensure the Vocational Placement Provider will provide the following): Workplace in an Early Education and Care service which must include: o Access to play and learning centres to complete activities as per the Assessment Skills Workbook o Access to supervisory staff who will observe and mentor the student during placement o Job descriptions o Information about accreditation standards o Access to relevant centre policies, procedures and protocols necessary to perform the function and role of an Assistant Educator o Access to relevant Learning Framework documentation as it pertains to the role and functions of the student o Access to relevant resources to ensure WHS requirements including PPE where required Before starting your vocational placement check that you have: Completed the first four (4) Assessment Workbooks Completed the unit HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting with an external provider Submitted the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Evaluation Submitted the Vocational Placement Agreement (Completed and Signed) Received back a copy of the Vocational Placement Agreement signed by all parties. If the Vocational Placement Agreement is not completed and submitted, you will not be covered by insurance. If we receive an incomplete Vocational Placement Agreement, we usually post it back to you so that you can complete it. Please make sure that you keep us updated on any changes to your postal address, so that no postal correspondence is lost. During your Vocational placement: While on your Vocational placement, you will be required to undertake tasks that your vocational placement supervisor will observe and make comments on. You will need to work on the activities in the Skills Workbook. Compliant Learning Resources Page 9

10 Familiarise yourself with the content of each Assessment section before starting your placement so that you don t miss out on documenting any information that is required. On the first day of your vocational placement please show and discuss this skills workbook with your vocational placement supervisor. SKILLS WORKBOOK (This workbook) To complete your skills workbook you will be required to complete a variety of assessment methods: 1. Undertake a task, describe how you completed the task to meet requirements, enter the date and get your supervisor to sign off in confirmation and add any comments they have as a result of their observation of the task rd Party Reports some tasks require the direct supervision and observation of you completing those tasks. The Vocational Placement supervisor or nominated educator must complete the relevant sections. 3. Projects this workbook contains projects that require you to conduct workplace observations, checklists, write reports and submit supporting documentation. Important: Please read each section of this workbook thoroughly before attempting to complete it. Review the assessment and consult with your Vocational Placement Supervisor. Page 10 Compliant Learning Resources

11 COMPETENCY BASED ASSESSMENT Competency based assessment requires students to be able to demonstrate their competency consistently. Any task within this workbook needs to be demonstrated, observed and recorded. Some tasks may have specific requirements such as: Demonstrated a certain number of times, or Completing a task three (3) times with three (3) children of different ages and/or background. Recording the performance of an assessment tasks can be done in three ways: 1. Undertake a task, describe how you completed the task to meet requirements, enter the date and get your supervisor to sign off in confirmation, and add any comments they have as a result of their observation of the task rd Party Reports some tasks require the direct supervision and observation of you completing those tasks. The Vocational Placement supervisor or nominated educator must complete the relevant sections. 3. Projects this workbook contains projects that require you to conduct workplace observations, checklists, write reports and submit supporting documentation. Please ensure that your vocational placement supervisor is aware that they need to include comments about their observation. Once you have submitted your completed your skills logbook, your Assessor will assess the evidence to determine your competence. The Assessor will look at the information and comments that the supervisor has provided and determine whether each task has been done satisfactorily. To be deemed competent in each unit, you are required to achieve a satisfactory result for all of the assessment components that make up that unit. Where a not yet satisfactory judgement is made, you will be given guidance on steps to take to improve your performance and be provided the opportunity to resubmit evidence to demonstrate competence. Once a satisfactory judgement has been made on all components for a unit, you will be deemed competent in that unit. Compliant Learning Resources Page 11

12 SUPERVISOR S GUIDELINES Skills Logbook/Signing Off The Skills Logbook is designed to be used by both the student and their vocational placement supervisor. The Student to help review their progress to provide them with a record of the skills and knowledge they have gained through their industry placement and training in the workplace The Vocational Placement Supervisor to provide a record of the student s progress in the work environment to help the vocational placement supervisor deliver on-the-job training Competency based assessment requires students to be able to demonstrate their competency consistently. Students can demonstrate their skills by being observed performing duties within the facility, showing their skills in a simulated or practice style activity and responding appropriately to questions showing essential knowledge of the task being performed. As a vocational placement supervisor you need to fill in the Skills Logbook signing off when you observe the student undertaking the tasks in a satisfactory manner. This is done by marking [S] if you believe the student s performance is satisfactory or [NYS] if not yet satisfactory Satisfactory [S] or Not Yet Satisfactory [NYS] The comments section is provided for you to comment on the performance of the student. Please always include comments as these are critical in determining whether a student has demonstrated competency in a task. Once completed and signed, the student is required to submit their Skills Assessment Booklet to their assessor to complete their final assessment. Please Note: You are not required to assess the student, but your observations as an industry expert form an important part of the information reviewed by the assessor in determining the competence of the student. Page 12 Compliant Learning Resources

13 If a student is not yet satisfactory at performing a task, providing them with feedback and opportunities to practice the task will help, and positive feedback on satisfactory tasks will increase the student s confidence in their abilities. Should you have any concerns or questions about completing the Skills Logbook, please contact the Placement Coordinator, and they will assist you with any queries you may have. If the student has been unable to demonstrate performance in any tasks during their industry placement, we will assist the student where possible to find a way to demonstrate their skills in this area. Some elements will be achieved through project work and workbooks. Compliant Learning Resources Page 13

14 PLACEMENT GUIDELINES Student Guidelines Your key role is to learn and demonstrate competency in the units required for CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Please note: If you cannot attend any time during your vocational placement, you must notify the vocational placement provider as early as possible so that they are aware that you will not be attending. The duties that you are assigned during your vocational placement will always be under the supervision of a vocational supervisor/staff member who is available to take responsibility for the client/s. Remember that you are there to learn and not judge. You are required to behave appropriately at all times and follow the vocational placement provider guidelines, policies, and procedures. You should try to become part of the team and involved in the day-to-day workings of the vocational placement provider. You need to present yourself in a neat and tidy manner as per the guidelines at the vocational placement provider you attend, and you may be required to wear a uniform. Industry Placement Guidelines Students attendance should be organised for a 7.5 hour day wherever possible with a lunch break of half an hour (unless otherwise arranged). Students should attend their vocational placement on the days that have been arranged with the Vocational placement provider and Compliant Learning Resources. Students should become part of the team and assist others, as required. The start and finish times should vary to allow the student to experience a variety of hours as expected in the industry. At the start of the vocational placement the student is required to gather information to aid in their understanding of the philosophy and policies in place within the service. The Vocational Placement Supervisor will supervise the student during their placement, assess their competencies by signing them off in this Skills Logbook and providing feedback. Page 14 Compliant Learning Resources

15 ACCESS AND EQUITY We are committed to providing opportunities to all people for advancement, regardless of their background. We support government policy initiatives and provide access to our training for all those seeking to undertake it. We ensure that our client selection criteria are non-discriminatory and provide fair access to training for the disadvantaged. In addition, we liaise with agencies and government departments for assistance in matters of language, literacy, and numeracy difficulties. Compliant Learning Resources Page 15

16 SKILLS LOGBOOK COVER SHEET WORKBOOK: Assessment Workbook 11 TITLE: FIRST AND SURNAME: PHONE: Skills Workbook Please read the Candidate Declaration below and if you agree to the terms of the declaration sign and date in the space provided. By submitting this work, I declare that: I have been advised of the assessment requirements, have been made aware of my rights and responsibilities as an assessment candidate, and choose to be assessed at this time. I am aware that there is a limit to the number of submissions that I can make for each assessment and I am submitting all documents required to complete this Assessment Workbook. I have organised and named the files I am submitting according to the instructions provided and I am aware that my assessor will not assess work that cannot be clearly identified and may request the work be resubmitted according to the correct process. This work is my own and contains no material written by another person except where due reference is made. I am aware that a false declaration may lead to the withdrawal of a qualification or statement of attainment. I am aware that there is a policy of checking the validity of qualifications that I submit as evidence as well as the qualifications/evidence of parties who verify my performance or observable skills. I give my consent to contact these parties for verification purposes. Name : Signature: Date: Page 16 Compliant Learning Resources

17 INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE COMMENCING THE ACTIVITIES IN THIS SKILLS WORKBOOK! Unless otherwise specified, all activites, projects, reports, forms, and other such output in this skills workbook are required. Read all the instructions in each section of this workbook to avoid missing details and requirements. All forms and templates will be provided to you via the Sparkling Stars Childcare Centre intranet site. They can be accessed through hyperlinks, which are presented as such: Sparkling Stars Childcare Centre To access the resources, hold the Ctrl key and click on the link. Try accessing the link above. Once the link is opened in your internet browser, it will require login details. Use the following information: Username: Password: Specific documents to be downloaded will also be indicated in this workbook in this manner: Download Vocational Placement Time Log Assessor Guide 11 Version No.1.0 Produced 15 July 2016 Compliant Learning Resources Page 17

18 VOCATIONAL PLACEMENT LOG This course requires you to complete the outlined tasks in this workbook in a regulated childcare centre. A minimum of 240 hours of vocational placement is required to demonstrate successful completion of the relevant unit requirements included in this course. This section requires you to log the time you spend in vocational placement performing the outlined tasks, roles and responsibilities relevant to unit requirements included in this course. Use the Vocational Placement Time Log provided in the link below: CHC30113 and CHC50115 Skills Workbook Templates and Forms Username: Password: Download Vocational Placement Time Log Once you ve completed all the required tasks and vocational placement hours, download the Vocational Placement Time Log Declaration Form in the link below and complete the student declaration section: CHC30113 and CHC50115 Skills Workbook Templates and Forms Username: Password: Download Vocational Placement Time Log Declaration After this, have your vocational workplace supervisor complete the Vocational Placement Supervisor Declaration Section. Once done, scan the completed Vocational Placement Time Log and the Vocational Placement Time Log Declaration Form using the filename: CHC50113 Vocational Placement Log. Note: You are required to complete at least 240 hours of work in at least one (1) regulated education and care service. Assessor guides for the forms used in this workbook are found in this link: CHC30113 and CHC50113 Skills Workbook Forms Assessor Guides Page 18 Compliant Learning Resources

19 SUBJECT 1: CHILDREN S HEALTH AND SAFETY This section will assist the documentation of your successful completion of the skill requirements relevant to the units addressed in this subject: HLTWHS001 CHCECE002 CHCECE004 Participate in workplace health and safety Ensure the health and safety of children Promote and provide healthy food and drinks *Requirements from other subjects may also be addressed, if relevant. Project This project will require you to complete all the subject s skills requirements relevant to Safe Work Practices in a childcare centre. Step 1: Participate in workplace safety meeting Mapping: HLTWHS001 PC3.2, CHCORG303C PC4.4 Attend and participate in at least one (1) of the centre s workplace safety meetings. Document your attendance and participation by recording the minutes of the meeting using the form provided in the link below: CHC30113 and CHC50115 Skills Workbook Templates and Forms Username: learner Password: Download Subject 1: Meeting Minutes Once complete, save and submit the document using the filename: S1Project1-WSM. Marking Guide: To gain a satisfactory outcome for this step, the candidate must complete the minutes template outlining the discussions included in the meeting: The meeting must be about workplace safety; and The supervisor Confirmation Section must be completed by the candidate s designated vocational workplace supervisor. Assessor guides for the forms used in this workbook are found in this link: CHC30113 and CHC50113 Skills Workbook Forms Assessor Guides Compliant Learning Resources Page 19

20 Step 2: Participate in workplace safety inspection and consultative process Mapping: HLTWHS001 PC3.2, CHCECE004 PC1.4, PC1.5, PC2.1, CHCECE002 PC3.4, CHCORG303C PC4.4, CHCLEG001 PC3.3 Conduct a workplace safety inspection in the centre using the form provided in the link below: CHC30113 and CHC50115 Skills Workbook Templates and Forms Username: Password: Download Workplace Safety Inspection Checklist Once complete, save and submit the document using the filename: S1Project1-WSI. Marking Guide: To gain a satisfactory outcome for this step, the candidate must: Complete the Workplace Safety Inspection Checklist; and Have the supervisor declaration section of the checklist completed by their vocational workplace supervisor. Assessor guides for the forms used in this workbook are found in this link: CHC30113 and CHC50113 Skills Workbook Forms Assessor Guides Third Party Report This section outlines all the tasks, skills, and performance requirements relevant to the units included in this subject. You are required to complete the task outlined below according to the quality standards set by your vocational workplace in compliance with the industry standards relevant to your role as a childcare educator. Make sure you document your successful completion of each task by recording the details of your performance in the log included in the Third Party Report Template provided in the link below: CHC30113 and CHC50115 Skills Workbook Templates and Forms Username: Password: Download Subject 1: Third Party Report Template Once complete, save and submit the document using the filename: S1-TPR. Tasks included in this report are divided into four (4) sections: 1. Tasks relevant to healthy meal practices 2. Tasks relevant to hygiene 3. Tasks relevant to maintaining privacy and confidentiality 4. Tasks relevant to safe work practices To ensure successful completion of each task, make sure to include as much details as necessary to document your performance as well as to provide your workplace supervisor sufficient guidance to evaluate the skill requirements relevant to each task. Page 20 Compliant Learning Resources

21 1. Tasks relevant to healthy meal practices Mapping: CHCECE004 PC1.1, PC1.2, PC3.2, PC3.3, PE , PE2 1. Engaging children in experiences (including meal planning and preparation), conversations, and routines that promote relaxed and enjoyable mealtimes and promote healthy lifestyles and good nutrition. 2. Modelling, reinforcing, and implementing healthy eating and nutrition practices with children during mealtimes. 3. Carrying out food-handling, preparation, and storage according to service policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. 4. Following food safety procedures when preparing food. 5. Providing food and drink for children on at least three (3) occasions. 2. Tasks relevant to hygiene Mapping: CHCECE002 PC3.1, PC3.2, PC3.3, PC Consistently implementing hygiene practices that reflect advice from relevant health authorities. 2. Supporting children to learn personal hygiene practices. 3. Implementing the service health and hygiene policy and procedures consistently. 4. Discussing health and hygiene issues with children. 3. Tasks relevant to maintaining privacy and confidentiality Mapping: CHCECE002 PC1.1, PC1.2, PC Communicating with families about children s health needs. 2. Maintaining confidentiality in relation to children s individual health needs. 3. Respecting children s needs for privacy during any toileting and dressing and undressing times. 4. Tasks relevant to safe work practices Mapping: HLTWHS001 PC1.1, PE3.0, CHCECE002 PC5.3, PC5.4, PC5.5, PE1.0, PE Following workplace policies and procedures for safe work practices. 2. Consistently applying workplace safety procedures in the day-to-day work activities required by the job role. 3. Following service procedures for the safe collection of each child, ensuring they are released to authorised people. 4. Assisting in the supervision of every person who enters the service premises where children are present. 5. Discussing sun safety with children and implementing appropriate measures to protect children from over-exposure to ultraviolet radiation. 6. Contributing to the provision of a clean and safe environment. 7. Developing children s awareness of safety. Compliant Learning Resources Page 21

22 Marking Guide for the Third Party Report: 1. Review the descriptions provided by the candidate for every requirement being observed. 2. Evaluate whether the descriptions provided meet the criteria being assessed. If the description meets the requirement: check whether the supervisor initialled the item to confirm that the description provided by the candidate has been observed, in which case, mark the task as satisfactory. If the supervisor did not initial the item, note this item down to include as point for discussion in your validation call with the supervisor, and mark the task as not yet satisfactory. If the description does not meet the requirement: whether or not the supervisor initialled the item, mark the task as not yet satisfactory. Assessor Guidelines in Making the Validation Call: 1. In the assessment of this subject, you will be confirming three (3) documents observed by the vocational workplace supervisor: Meeting <inutes - S1Project1-WSM. Workplace Safety Inspection Checklist - S1Project1-WSI. Subject 1: Third Party Report - S1-TPR. 2. Before making the call, make sure to assess each document according to the marking guides provided. Note down any queries you may have regarding the observation. Your validation call should include: Confirmation that the three (3) documents were completed and signed by the workplace supervisor. Clarification regarding unsatisfactory ratings gather feedback on how to assist the candidate in meeting the relevant requirement in the candidate s next attempt. Assessor guides for the forms used in this workbook are found in this link: CHC30113 and CHC50113 Skills Workbook Forms Assessor Guides Page 22 Compliant Learning Resources

23 SUBJECT 3: WORKPLACE EFFECTIVENESS This section will assist the documentation of your successful completion of the skill requirements relevant to the units addressed in this subject: CHCLEG001 CHCECE009 CHCPRT001 Work legally and ethically Use an approved learning framework to guide practice Identify and respond to children and young people at risk * Requirements from other subjects may also be addressed, if relevant. Note: Before you start working on this project, secure necessary permissions from your vocational workplace supervisor for you to be able to complete the activities under Subject 3: Workplace Effectiveness in the vocational placement centre. Project This project requires you to apply learning frameworks in your work practice as an Early Childhood Educator. To do this, you will need to plan, implement, and evaluate strategies to meet learning outcomes of relevant learning frameworks in Early Childhood Education. This project is divided into three (3) activities: 1. Planning 2. Implementation 3. Evaluation The templates and forms you will need to complete this project can be accessed through the link below: CHC30113 and CHC50115 Skills Workbook Templates and Forms Username: Password: Compliant Learning Resources Page 23

24 Part 1: Planning Mapping: CHCECE009 PC1.2 Review the two (2) nationally approved learning frameworks described in the learning reference linked below: Learning Frameworks Outline three (3) major differences between the learning frameworks using the table provided below: Marking Guide: Candidate must outline three (3) major differences between the learning frameworks in the table provided below. Wording may vary, however, responses must be the same in thought and meaning with the benchmark answers provided. Candidate may also give other responses provided that they align with the learning reference provided above. Examples are as follows: Learning Framework 1: Early Years Learning Framework Has strong emphasis on playbased learning Recognises importance of communication and language Recognises importance of social and emotional development Learning Framework 2: School Age Care Framework Designed to inform the development of a program that enhances school age children s experiences and development thorugh planned leisure activities Supports children to transistion from early childhood to school age services Focuses on outcomes for children attending a quality school age care service Page 24 Compliant Learning Resources

25 Fill up the table below. On the left column, list the five (5) learning outcomes from the Early Years Learning Framework. These learning outcomes will be used as a measure of your successful implementation of the EYLF in your practice. On the right column, provide a brief description of your strategy to achieve each of the five (5) learning outcomes you ve listed. You may use the document linked below for reference: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia Marking Guide: The candidate must provide all of the following learning outcomes (in no specific order) in the left column. On the right column, the candidate must provide one (1) strategy for each learning outcome. A range of possible answers are acceptable for the strategies, as long as they provided are aligned with the learning outcome being addressed. Sample answers are as follows: Learning Outcome Children have a strong sense of identity Children are connected with and contribute to their world Children have a strong sense of wellbeing Children are confident and involved learners Children are effective communicators Strategies Have students share their favorite things in class, such as favorite food, favorite color, etc. Have students create arts and crafts using recycled materials, such as origami crafts from used paper. Have students play games that involve running, jumping, and crawling, etc. Have children give their own simple analyses of the stories discussed is class, such as, Why do you think this is important? Have students share their opinions to the class. Compliant Learning Resources Page 25

26 How does the EYLF help in maintaining the effective teams operations within a childcare centre? Marking Guide: The candidate must include at least one (1) specific element of the EYLF and relate it to how it helps the effectiveness of the team s operations in the childcare centre. Example: The EYLF standardises many common terminologies and objectives used in the childcare industry which helps team s operations by ensuring that goals and strategies are aligned within the teams and across the industry. Part 2: Implementation Mapping: CHCECE009 PC2.3, PC2.4, PE1.3, CHCORG303C PC3.6 Work with other educators in the centre to ensure you apply the principles and practices of the learning framework to all aspects of your role as an educator. At the end of this project, you will be required to document your successful implementation of the learning outcomes you ve outlined in Part 1. In preparation for that, seek support and assistance from your supervisor and at least one (1) other educator in the centre to ensure proper implementation of your selected learning outcomes. Use the document below to provide guidance to your supervisor and your fellow educator on how they could assist you in the completion of this task: CHC30113 and CHC50115 Skills Workbook Templates and Forms Username: Password: Download EYLF Implementation Plan Once complete, save and submit the document using the filename: S3Project1-EYLFI. Marking Guide: The candidate must provide a description for each task completed. To get a satisfactory outcome for this task, the candidate must both complete the task according to the guidelines provided in the form, and the supervisor must verify the candidate s documentation by initialling in the spaces provided. Assessor guides for the forms used in this workbook are found in this link: CHC30113 and CHC50113 Skills Workbook Forms Assessor Guides Page 26 Compliant Learning Resources

27 SUBJECT 8: LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE MANAGEMENT This section will assist the documentation of your successful completion of the skill requirements relevant to the units addressed in this subject: CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance in an education and care service Embed sustainable CHCECE025 practices in service operations CHCMGT003 Lead the work team NOTE: Before you start working on this project, secure necessary permissions from your vocational workplace supervisor to complete the following tasks in the centre: Task Facilitate an organisation self-assessment 44. Service site visit Mapping: CHCECE019 PC4.1, PC4.4 Before commencing any of the projects and tasks in this section, inform all staff that you will be conducting a site assessment and rating as part of your training requirements in the vocational workplace. Secure all the required permissions to complete this task in the centre. Ensure that you explain what may be required of the staff during the assessment visit. Use the permission slip in the link below to record that you have secured all required permission before you commence with the site visit: CHC30113 and CHC50115 Skills Workbook Templates and Forms Username: Password: Download Subject 8: Permission Slip Fill in the necessary information to complete the letter to the Director and the staff declaration form before submitting them to the centre. Sign the letter to the Director and submit it. Have all the staff in the centre sign the staff declaration forom after explaining to them of the tasks you are required to complete in the centre during your vocational placement period. Save a scanned copy of the completed permission slip using the filename: S8-PS. Compliant Learning Resources Page 57

28 Marking Guide: There is no sample assessor guide for the Permission Slip; however, this document is necessary in order to successfully perform the requirements of this workbook. All staff members must sign the staff declaration. Project 1 This project requires you to ensure sustainable practices are embedded in the centre s service operations. You are required to complete this project in your vocational workplace. This project is divided into three (3) parts: 1. Develop a sustainability management plan 2. Ensure sustainability is embedded into the service policies and procedures 3. Implementation of sustainable practices Page 58 Compliant Learning Resources

29 Part 1: Develop a sustainability management plan Mapping: CHCECE025 PC1.1-PC1.5, PE1.1, PE1.2, PE1.4 Answer the following questions below relevant to your vocational workplace: 1. Review the document in the link below, and identify aspects of sustainability observed in your vocational workplace. Environmental Sustainability List ten (10) aspects in the space provided below: The candidate must identify ten (10) aspects of sustainability observed in their vocational workplace. Examples include, but are not limited to: water quality protection, water conservation, minimisation of energy consumption, etc. 2. Assess the current service delivery and environments in the centre. Consider the following areas of potential change to improve sustainability. Consult with the children in the centre to provide a recommendation for improvement for each: 1. Sustainability practice relevant to nature: 2. Sustainability practice relevant to wastes: 3. Sustainability practice relevant to energy: 4. Sustainability practice relevant to toxins: The candidate must consult with children and recommend ways to improve the sustainability practice of the above-mentioned areas of potential change. If there are no sustainability practices for one of the areas mentioned above in the vocational workplace, the candidate must suggest a sustainability practice to follow in the classroom. 3. Develop strategies to address the recommended improvements and changes described above. Write a brief description below: The candidate must develop strategies that explain how their recommendations above can be implemented in the workplace. These strategies must be realistic and can be done in the classroom by children under the candidate s care and their families. Check the candidate s response for soundness. Compliant Learning Resources Page 59

30 Part 2: Ensure sustainability is embedded into the service policies and procedures Mapping: CHCECE025 PC1.4, PC4.1-PC4.4, PE1.3, PE1.4 This part of the project is divided into 3 steps: 1. Review the service philosophy, policies, and procedures of the centre in relation to sustainable practice. Identify six (6) areas of potential change particularly of nature, wastes, energy, and toxins in the centre s service philosophy, policies and procedures. List two (2) of these areas of potential change in the template provided in the next step. Guidance: Quote specific service philosophies, policies and procedures of the centre 2. Discuss the two areas of potential change you have identified with two (2) different stakeholders (either members of the management of the childcare centre or fellow educators). Include in this discussion how to integrate two of the the strategies you developed in Part 1 of this Project into the workplace policies and procedures. Finalise the changes after agreement with appropriate stakeholders and document your discussion using the template provided in the link below: CHC30113 and CHC50115 Skills Workbook Templates and Forms Username: Password: Download Subject 8: Sustainability of service policies and procedures Once complete, save and submit the document using the filename: S8-SSPP. Marking Guide: Assessor guides for the forms used in this workbook are found in this link: CHC30113 and CHC50113 Skills Workbook Forms Assessor Guides Page 60 Compliant Learning Resources

31 Part 3: Implementation of sustainable practices Mapping: Elements are mapped to each item in the Project 1 Part 3 Third Party Report Template. In this part of the project, you will be assessed based on how you implement sustainable work practices in your vocational workplace. You are required to implement the sustainability management plan you developed in part one of this project, as well as to observe standard sustainability policies implemented by the centre. To document your performance of this task, have your vocational workplace supervisor complete the third-party observation form linked below: CHC30113 and CHC50115 Skills Workbook Templates and Forms Username: Password: Download Subject 8: Project 1 Part 3 - Third Party Report Template Compliant Learning Resources Page 61

32 To ensure successful completion of the unit requirements linked to this project, ensure you demonstrate performance of each of the following tasks as you implement sustainable work practices in your vocational workplace: 1. Provide children with a wide range of natural and recycled materials in their indoor and outdoor environments 2. Create opportunities to discuss with children the natural environment and the interdependence between people, plants, animals and the land 3. Role-model respect, care and appreciation for the natural and constructed environments 4. Share information and provide children with access to resources about the environment and the impact of human activities on environments 5. Create spaces that promote the development of life skills, such as growing and preparing food, waste reduction and recycling 6. Encourage children to exchange thoughts and ideas about sustainable practice through intentional teaching, learning experiences and projects 7. Explore ethical dilemmas of waste disposal for sustainability with all stakeholders 8. Encourage children to participate in sustainable practice discussions and learning experiences 9. Engage with adults and children to encourage their participation in the service s sustainable practices 10. Support children to develop respect for the natural environment 11. Use a variety of strategies to involve colleagues, children, families and the broader community in participating in and evaluating a program to enhance environmental sustainability You will be required to provide a detailed description of how you met each requirement in your vocational work practice to give your supervisor additional guidance in assessing your performance. Once you have provided the required information, have your supervisor complete the observation form and save a copy using the filename: S8-P3TPR. Marking Guide: Assessor guides for the forms used in this workbook are found in this link: CHC30113 and CHC50113 Skills Workbook Forms Assessor Guides Page 62 Compliant Learning Resources

33 Project 2 This project requires you to facilitate a quality improvement exercise in your vocational workplace. This project is divided into three (3) steps: Step 1: Interpreting the National Quality Framework Mapping: CHCECE019 PC1.2 PC1.4, PE Provide a summary of your own understanding of the NQF and other legislation and regulations relevant to the service. Should you need clarification or more information, seek advice from your supervisor. CHC30113 and CHC50115 Skills Workbook Templates and Forms Username: Password: Download Subject 8: NQF Questionnaire Print and answer the NQF questionnaire. Have your supervisor sign the Staff Declaration portion to ensure that your answers are all correct. If your answers are not correct, consult with your supervisor on how to improve your answers, apply the corrections, and then ask your supervisor to sign the document. 5. Confirm staff understanding of the NQF and other legislation and regulations relevant to the service by having two (2) of the staff from your vocational workplace answer the same NQF questionnaire. Print two (2) additional copies of the NQF Questionnaire for the staff. Save a scanned copy of the completed questionnaires (including yours) using the filenames: S8-P2S1Q-1 (yours), S8-P2S1Q-2, and P2S1Q Clarify details and requirements of the assessment and rating process, and share information with all staff in the service. Complete the log provided in the link below: Marking Guide: CHC30113 and CHC50115 Skills Workbook Templates and Forms Username: Password: Download Subject 8: Communication Log Save a scanned copy of the completed log using the filename: S8-P2S1CL. Assessor guides for the forms used in this workbook are found in this link: CHC30113 and CHC50113 Skills Workbook Forms Assessor Guides Compliant Learning Resources Page 63

34 Step 2: Facilitating an organisation self-assessment Marking Guide: Mapping: CHCECE019 PC , PE1.2 Provided in the link below is a reference on the Education and Care services National Regulations affecting the National Quality Framework. Use the document as reference when you conduct the organisation self assessment: Guide to the National Quality Standard Conduct an organisation self-assessment by completing the assessment form provided in the link below: CHC30113 and CHC50115 Skills Workbook Templates and Forms Username: Password: Download Subject 8: Organisational Self-Assessment Be honest when filling up the assessment form. Read the additional instructions at the top of the form. Consult with at least two (2) other staff members when filling out the selfassessment forms, sharing your ideas and insights with them, and asking them to share theirs. Then, ask these staff members to place their names and signatures at the bottom of the last page of the Organisational Self-Assessment form. Do not forget to have your supervisor sign the declaration at the end of the document, to confirm the accuracy of your assessment. Save a scanned copy of the completed organisation self-assessment form using the filename: S8-P2S1SAF. Leave copies of the Organisation Self Assessment form with your supervisor for future use in the centre. The candidate must answer the Organisation Self Assessment form completely. Where there are items or criteria that do not apply to the centre, the candidate must write N/A. The candidate must also write comments as to why some criteria are not met, if any, and how these can be improved. The candidate must also write comments on how the criteria can be improved, even if they are met. For criteria assessed as best, details on how this criteria was met must be included. Names and signatures of at least two (2) other staff members that the candidate has consulted with in filling this form must be found at the bottom of the last page. There are no right or wrong answers for this assessment; however, the supervisor must confirm (through the Supervisor Declaration) that the candidate s answers are reasonably accurate. There is no sample assessor guide for the Organisational Self-Assessment form. Page 64 Compliant Learning Resources

35 Step 3: Site assessment Mapping: CHCECE019 PC , PC , PE Download the National Quality Standard Assessment and Rating Instrument from this link: National quality Standard Assessment and Rating Instrument Select two (2) quality areas and print out only those posrtions of the document. 2. Schedule a meeting with three (3) other staff members who will help you with the site assessment and development of a quality improvement plan. It would be helpful if these staff members come from different positions and departments of the centre, so that you may gain insight into the different departments and operations of the centre. 3. Fill up the pages of the NQS Assessment and Rating Instrument that you have printed together with the staff members you chose to help you. Make sure you provide concrete descriptions of the evidence you write down for how the centre meets each element of the quality standards you chose. You may print additional answer sheets, if needed. Use specific details in your answers. Use the Organisational Self-Assessment to answer the document. 4. Fill in the Quality Improvement Plan notes, suggesting ways on how to improve the different aspects of the centre, according to the evidence you provided. 5. Have each of the staff members who worked with you sign the bottom of each of the pages you printed. Make sure they include their name, signarute, and position in the centre. 6. Have your supervisor also sign the bottom of each of the pages, confirming the accuracy of the details you and the other staff members provided. 7. Save a scanned copy of the completed pages of the National Quality Standard Assessment and Rating Instrument you printed out using the filename: S8- P2S3NQSARI. Compliant Learning Resources Page 65

36 Marking Guide: The candidate must select two (2) quality areas from the National Quality Standard Assessment and Rating Instrument. They must hold a meeting with three (3) other staff members from the centre. These staff members must help the candidate answer the site assessment portion of the pages the candidate printed out. The information in the National Quality Standard Assessment and Rating Instrument must be consistent with the information on the Organisational Self-Assessment document from Step 2 of this project. The name, signature, and position of these staff members as well as the candidate must be at the bottom of each each of the printed pages. The candidate s supervisor must sign the bottom of the printed pages also, to confirm the accuracy of the details that the candidate and other staff members have provided. The information that the candidate and staff members must contain concrete descriptions on how they meet each element in the selected quality areas. Qualifiers such as good or bad are not acceptable. See the following example: 1. Instead of The centre uses good programs that address the different needs of children, the candidate may write The centre s educational programs allow children to express their own ideas through recitation and interactive discussions, fostering critical thinking, self-expression, and effective communication skills. Page 66 Compliant Learning Resources

37 Step 4: Follow-up Mapping: CHCECE019 PC3.5 Plan to collaborate with others on a regular basis to review the quality improvement strategies you have proposed in Step 3 of this Project. Fill in the timetable below, planning the observation periods and review sessions for the proposed strategies. You must plan at least three (3) review sessions. Some samples are done for you. Date 1 July July July 2016 Marking Guide: Tasks (Observation, Review, Revision, etc.) Planning and documenting quality improvement strategies. Implementation of proposed quality improvement strategies. Observation period. Review of initially implemented quality improvement strategies. Resources / Persons involved John Black Michelle Deakin Oliver Wilde Penny Weis John Black All staff members of Sparkling Stars Childcare Centre John Black Michelle Deakin Oliver Wilde Penny Weis The candidate must plan to observe and review the quality improvement strategies they have proposed in Step 3 of this Project. See the pages from the National Quality Standard Assessment and Rating Instrument they have submitted. There are no right or wrong answers for this task, but the candidate s answers must be realistic and reasonable. For example, it is not reasonable to observe and review the proposed quality improvement strategies three times in three days. A more reasonable time frame would be to hold a review session every week. Compliant Learning Resources Page 67

38 EVIDENCE CHECKLIST Task Description Candidate has completed at least 230 hours of vocational placement attendance as confirmed by Supervisor. Candidate attended and participated in at least one (1) of the centre s workplace safety meetings Document Filename CHC50113 Vocational Placement Log S1Project1-WSM Description Vocational Placement Attendance Log and Vocational Placement Time Log Declaration Subject 1: Meeting Minutes Check when submitted Subject 1 Competent Not Yet Competent Assessor has confirmed the task with Supervisor Check Yes/No if completed Remarks: Remarks: Compliant Learning Resources Page 83 Yes Yes No No

39 Task Description Candidate conducted a workplace safety inspection in the centre The workplace supervisor must confirm that the candidate has successfully demonstrated required skills for Subject 1 Document Filename S1Project1-WSI S1-TPR Description Workplace Safety Inspection Checklist Subject 1: Third Party Report Check when submitted Competent Not Yet Competent Assessor has confirmed the task with Supervisor Check Yes/No if completed Remarks: Remarks: Page 84 Compliant Learning Resources Yes Yes No No

40 Task Description Candidate sought support and assistance from their supervisor and at least one (1) other educator in the centre to ensure proper implementation of their selected learning outcomes The supervisor and peer educator has evaluated the candidate s implementation of the strategies they have planned out Document Filename S3Project1-EYLFI S3Project1-EYLFE Description EYLF Implementation Plan EYLF Evaluation Form Subject 3 Check when submitted Competent Not Yet Competent Assessor has confirmed the task with Supervisor Check Yes/No if completed Remarks: Remarks: Compliant Learning Resources Page 85 Yes Yes No No

41 Task Description Candidate demonstrated performance evidence and skills relevant to situations in the childcare centre that do not typically happen on a regular basis The workplace supervisor must confirm that the candidate has successfully demonstrated required skills for Subject 3 Document Filename S3 Project 3 CS S3-TPR Description Case Study in the Vocational Workplace Form Subject 3: Third Party Report Check when submitted Competent Not Yet Competent Assessor has confirmed the task with Supervisor Check Yes/No if completed Remarks: Remarks: Page 86 Compliant Learning Resources Yes Yes No No

42 Task Description Candidate has successfully prepared, supported, and facilitated a play and learning experience in the centre Candidate prepared, facilitated, and sought feedback for a group storytelling activity Document Filename S4Project 1 S4Project 2 Description Subject 4: Project 1 Form Subject 4: Project 2 Form Subject 4 Check when submitted Competent Not Yet Competent Assessor has confirmed the task with Supervisor Check Yes/No if completed Remarks: Remarks: Compliant Learning Resources Page 87 Yes Yes No No

43 Task Description Video recording of candidate s completion of Project 2 (optional) The workplace supervisor must confirm that the candidate has successfully demonstrated required skills for Subject 4 Document Filename S4-VR S4-TPR Description Video recording Subject 4: Third Party Report Check when submitted Competent Not Yet Competent Assessor has confirmed the task with Supervisor Check Yes/No if completed Remarks: Remarks: Page 88 Compliant Learning Resources Yes Yes No No

44 Task Description Candidate has successfully demonstrated skill requirements relevant to providing care for babies and toddlers The workplace supervisor must confirm that the candidate has successfully demonstrated required skills for Subject 5 Document Filename S5Project 1 S5-TPR Description Subject 5: Project Form Subject 5: Third Party Report Subject 5 Check when submitted Competent Not Yet Competent Assessor has confirmed the task with Supervisor Check Yes/No if completed Remarks: Remarks: Compliant Learning Resources Page 89 Yes Yes No No

45 Assessor s Declaration I declare that I have contacted the candidate s Vocational Placement Supervisor to confirm that the candidate has satisfactorily performed all of the tasks included in this Skills Workbook. The Supervisor further affirms that they have observed the candidate perform the tasks outlined above according to the descriptions provided by the candidate. The Supervisor s name, qualification details, and signatures affixed which appear on all Third-Party Reports accompanying this Skills Workbook are true and accurate. Note: The fields below are to be completed by the assessor. Name of Organisation: Candidate s vocational placement centre Vocational Placement Supervisor Details Supervisor s Name: Name of supervisor should match the name provided on all forms submitted by the candidate Qualified Observer s Name (if other than the Supervisor): Name of qualified observer should match the name provided on all forms submitted by the candidate (if supervisor is not the direct observer) Phone Number: Supervisor s contact number Supervisor Qualifications: Address: Supervisor s address Supervisor qualifications should match the details provided on all forms submitted by the candidate Supervisor Comments (optional feedback to student): Any additional feedback provided by the supervisor Page 102 Compliant Learning Resources

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