This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply child protection principles in an education and care setting. It also covers standard protocols to maintain a safe environment for children and work using a collaborative practice model.This unit applies to educators who work according to established policies and procedures in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
work collaboratively with at least two families, including:
• applying a range of collaborative work practices when working with families, children, young people, colleagues and other agencies
• adhering to child protection principles and work practices while performing work role
• applying self-management strategies and safe work principles
• communicating and responding appropriately to children and families
• supporting families to ensure that the child or young person is safe.
The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):