Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement explains the scope and context of the unit of competency allowing for differences between workplaces. The scope of variables chosen for training and assessment requirements will depend on the particular work situation.

Language used avoids any language that is:
Racist
Sexist
Discriminatory
Stereotyping

Others to whom information may be provided include:
Workers
Parents
Families
Children
Communities

Diversity among children may include:
Cultural and ethnic
Linguistic
Gender
Socio-economic
Family lifestyle
Abilities, disabilities and health status
Personality
Appearance
Interests

An environment displaying diversity may include:
Resources from different cultures
Physical adaptations to the environment, e.g. ramps

Opportunities for children to develop understanding of differences may include:
Puppets
Stories
Role playing, simulations
Discussion

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects of assessment, and the essential knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency in this unit. The Evidence Guide is an integral part of the assessment of competency and it should be read carefully in conjunction with the Range Statement, elements and performance criteria.

Critical aspects of assessment:
Demonstrated acceptance and respect for children and families irrespective of their socio economic status, culture, colour of skin, race, ability, family type, belief system or lifestyle
Demonstrated challenge of own biases/stereotyped expectations of children and families and reflection on practice and specific ways of interacting with a child who has a different experience, etc.

Interdependent assessment of units:
To be assessed with Unit
CHCPR10B Design, implement and evaluate programs of the service

Essential knowledge:
Cultural practices, beliefs and expectations and impact on child care delivery
Organisational standards, policies and procedures

Essential skills and attitudes:
Interpersonal skills with a range of groups
Ability to develop appropriate educational activities

Resource implications:
Assessment requires access to a range of opportunities defined in the Range Statement. This includes:
a childcare workplace
access to children's services, resources and equipment
access to the local environment

Context of assessment:
This unit could be assessed either on the job or off the job through an appropriate workplace simulation for a range of age groups, a range of conditions, over a number of assessment situations.