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Provide experiences to support children's play and learning

Provide experiences to support children's play and learning

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPR301C
State Code
WC972
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/07/2012
Field of Education
090503 - Children’s Services
Original Release Date
24/07/2012
Nominal Hours
45
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to conduct a range of activities that assist in enhancing children's developmental and leisure experiences
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Create a stimulating, positive and developmentally appropriate environment to foster development, play and learning
  • 1.1 Provide areas, resources and materials for different kinds of play and physical activity
  • 1.2 Change the resources regularly to provide variety of activity
  • 1.3 Ensure play and physical activity reflect the cultural diversity, gender and abilities of children
  • 1.4 Set up environment in a way that is safe, non threatening, challenging and stimulating
  • 1.5 Allow sufficient time for play to develop and be completed when possible
  • 1.6 Identify children's individual interests and needs and support by provision of activities or materials
  • 1.7 Provide a range of physical activities to allow children choice in their play whenever possible
  • 1.8 Provide opportunities for both group and individual play activities and experiences indoors and outdoors
2. Actively guide and encourage children to undertake a variety of developmentally appropriate activities
  • 2.1 Encourage and acknowledge children's efforts
  • 2.2 Use activities, resources and materials flexibly to meet children's individual preferences and prompt extensions of play
  • 2.3 Encourage children to participate in a variety of experiences and to choose activities which support their development and fundamental movement skills competency and confidence
  • 2.4 Demonstrate respect for children's choice not to participate and encourage where experience is new or unknown
3. Facilitate children's play, learning and physical activity
  • 3.1 Follow child's lead in play and physical activity and participate when invited
  • 3.2 Initiate play and physical activities and invite child to participate
  • 3.3 Interact with children showing enthusiasm, playfulness and enjoyment
  • 3.4 Monitor children's reactions to play environment to ensure each child remains interested, challenged but not frustrated
  • 3.5 Encourage children to include other children in their play
  • 3.6 Monitor interaction between children to ensure children remain safe and are interacting appropriately
  • 3.7 Redirect children's inappropriate play
  • 3.8 Provide interesting and varied natural outdoor space to encourage active play
  • 3.9 Prepare and provide suitable materials for activities
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8608 CHCPR301B Provide experiences to support children's play and learning Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG754 CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning Unit of competency