Unit of competency Outline

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Supervise students outside the classroom

Supervise students outside the classroom

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCEDS415A
State Code
D2449
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
15/09/2009
Field of Education
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
15/09/2009
Nominal Hours
30
Description
DescriptorThis unit deals with the competency requirements for education support workers to supervise students in school grounds, community setting, and other non classroom environmentsIt is intended to describe strategies for safe and supportive management of students in these environments
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify potential risks associated with an activity in cooperation with relevant personnel
  • 1.1 Assess the environment for physical hazards and impediments to active supervision of students
  • 1.2 Identify physical, psychological and logistical risks to be considered in the risk evaluation
  • 1.3 Use planning strategies to address identified risks and hazards in activities
  • 1.4 Access information about additional needs of students to inform the supervisory process
2. Use positivestudent management techniques
  • 2.1 Establish expectations for student behaviour in advance of the activity in accordance with the organisation's positive behaviour support plan
  • 2.2 Model positive interactions with students and other adults at all times
  • 2.3 Use verbal and non-verbal techniques to acknowledge and influence student behaviour
  • 2.4 Supervise and monitor area of responsibility and students in order to respond to situations in a timely manner
  • 2.5 Use timely interventions to avert escalation of incidents
3. Maintain calm and confident demeanour
  • 3.1 Monitor and control personal stress levels
  • 3.2 Articulate verbal directions in a clear and moderate tone and repeat this where necessary
  • 3.3 Assess situations and determine suitable action
  • 3.4 Defuse stressful situations before they escalate where ever possible using planned strategies
  • 3.5 Summon assistance when necessary using the organisations planned methods of communication
  • 3.6 Follow the organisation's debriefing processes
4. Review and reflect on the effectiveness of strategies and performance
  • 4.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of strategies with other members of the education team
  • 4.2 Revise strategies when necessary
  • 4.3 Assess and communicate professional development needs to the supervisor
  • 4.4 Access professional development opportunities and implement new skills in supervising students
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG792 CHCEDS023 Supervise students outside the classroom Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AC392 CHCSS00018 Education support work skill set Skill set