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Design, implement and evaluate programs and care routines for children

Design, implement and evaluate programs and care routines for children

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPR510B
State Code
D8610
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2011
Field of Education
090503 - Children’s Services
Original Release Date
08/08/2011
Nominal Hours
90
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to design, implement and evaluate programs and individual care routines to foster and enhance the development of children
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Design and implement programs with all those involved
  • 1.1 Use or establish opportunities to gather all necessary information from and communicate to those involved
  • 1.2 Identify ideas and concerns about the current program, care routines and setting and consider them in designing the program and care plans
  • 1.3 Design and implement programs that reflect the philosophy and goals of the service
2. Design and implement programs to enhance development of children
  • 2.1 Gather information about each child's development to inform the program and routines
  • 2.2 Develop and implement child centred programs that aim to extend children's experiences and develop children's self help skills
  • 2.3 Develop and implement programs and routines to foster all aspects of children's development in a holistic way and support smooth transitions
  • 2.4 Ensure programs provide for capabilities, interests, emerging skills and backgrounds of children who attend the service
  • 2.5 Ensure all resources required for program are identified and available at the required time
  • 2.6 Develop a flexible daily timetable, incorporating developmental opportunities, routines and transition experiences
3. Design and implement programs that are relevant to cultural and social contexts of children and their community
  • 3.1 Gather information about contexts of the children's lives and use it to guide planning
  • 3.2 Identify varying expectations of parents of diverse backgrounds and accommodate where possible
  • 3.3 Develop and implement programs that reflect diversity and inclusive perspectives in an ongoing manner
  • 3.4 Select experiences and resources that reflect diversity and promote cross cultural awareness in a positive and respectful manner
  • 3.5 Select experiences and resources that support and develop children's identities
4. Develop appropriate settings and environments
  • 4.1 Evaluate settings, environments and resources and modify in relation to children's cultures, family backgrounds and interests
  • 4.2 Evaluate settings, environments and resources and modify to foster all aspects of children's development and learning and provide children with choices
  • 4.3 Implement modifications within constraints of resources available and service location and to promote the organisation and aesthetics
5. Monitor and evaluate programs
  • 5.1 Adapt plans according to children's responses, conditions of the day and spontaneously arising opportunities
  • 5.2 Gather and document information using a range of methods in order to assess the progress and achievements of each child.
  • 5.3 Use or establish opportunities to gather feedback and comments from all those involved
  • 5.4 Identify and apply appropriate criteria for evaluating the overall program
  • 5.5 Include children's responses and comments as part of the evaluation process
  • 5.6 Ensure programs are evaluated regularly and in accordance with service guidelines
  • 5.7 Use evaluation information towards further design of programs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2674 CHCPR510A Design, implement and evaluate programs and care routines for children Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG767 CHCECE024 Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development Unit of competency