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Develop cultural competence

Develop cultural competence

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCECE001
State Code
WG745
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/02/2014
Field of Education
090503 - Children’s Services
Original Release Date
17/02/2014
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work towards cultural competency and to support participation of all children and families in children’s services. This support includes contributing to children’s understanding and acceptance of all cultures.This unit applies to educators working in a range of education and care services.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Reflect on own cultural identity and biases
  • 1.1 Identify significant events in own family background or history which may influence current values, beliefs and attitudes1.2 Define aspects of the environment which influence own cultural identity1.3 Reflect on potential impact own background may have on interactions and relationships with people from other cultures 1.4 Identify any knowledge, attitudes or skills to be developed to ensure cultural competency
2. Identify and develop cultural competency
  • 2.1 Identify the cultural identities of the children within the service, their families and the local community2.2 Critically analyse relationships, curriculum and activities2.3 Identify skills, attributes or knowledge that may need to be developed to ensure cultural competency
3. Research Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
  • 3.1 Identify any historical issues in relation to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and the land that the service is on, including at regional and state levels3.2 Reflect on contemporary impacts of historical issues including those relating to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
4. Support individual cultural identities
  • 4.1 Identify and consult with appropriate persons to obtain knowledge of local cultural groups 4.2 Support activities within the service to encourage and promote participation by all cultural groups 4.3 Process information in a culturally sensitive way including identification of how and with whom information can be shared4.4 Provide opportunities for all families to share their context and cultural knowledge4.5 Provide opportunities for children and families to enhance their experience of cultural diversity4.6 Demonstrate respect for all home languages and expose children to different language and dialects, and encourage appreciation of linguistic diversity
5. Create environments to support children’s cross-cultural understanding and relationships
  • 5.1 Plan and implement experiences that foster positive attitudes to inclusion 5.2 Explore with children the culture, heritage, backgrounds and traditions of each child within the context of their community 5.3 Promote establishment of constructive relationships with all children and families based on trusting relationships, respectful interactions, understandings of alternate world views and celebration of diversity 5.4 Use oral communication skills to role-model open, inclusive, ethical interactions with all children, families and colleagues5.5 Observe children’s interactions and participation to identify the need for additional cultural support and cross-cultural understanding
6. Support the implementation of inclusive learning experiences
  • 6.1 Implement experiences that build on the diverse backgrounds of children and families within the service, broaden children’s perspectives and encourage appreciation of diversity6.2 Plan and implement experiences that focus on events, customs and beliefs that are relevant to the service’s children and families
7. Support children in developing confidence and strength in personal and cultural identity
  • 7.1 Support experiences and environments where secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships between children, families and other adults can be established7.2 Communicate and interact with children to help them work towards a strong sense of identity, wellbeing and of being connected with and contributing to their world7.3 Implement group activities to allow children to use collaborative processes to solve problems7.4 Engage with peers, mentors or others to support individual children with specific cultural needs as appropriate7.5 Follow community protocols when engaging with community members
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODK74 CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity Unit of competency