This workplace assessment task requires the candidate to undertake a risk analysis (also termed a workplace risk assessment) of toys and equipment in an education and care service. The assessor should: ask questions during or the process, such as asking the candidate to explain risk management strategies for children’s health and safety in a variety of contexts consider the risk analysis developed by the candidate record observations on the observation checklist consider the candidate’s risk analysis, answers to questions and any workplace demonstration in determining the assessment outcomes. The assessor is required to verify that the candidate can: conduct a risk analysis to check that toys and equipment are safe for children, and safe to use in their proposed area correctly determine the safety and suitability of toys and equipment in the area they will be used record the results of the risk analysis in line with workplace procedures. The workplace task should be completed in about one hour (excluding preparation and assessor feedback). The assessment outcomes should be recorded on this observation tool and the Assessment Outcomes form. Instructions for the assessor Completed or provided? Provide the candidate with the Candidate instructions for task 2: Undertake a risk analysis of toys and equipment, ensuring you give reasonable notice of the assessment and that details are recorded in the RPL Assessment Plan. Yes No Provide or ensure access to toys and equipment for various ages; current workplace policies and procedures for work health and safety (WHS); any required personal protective equipment; and a regulated early childhood education and care service. Yes No Ensure access to the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care, and relevant approved learning framework under the National Quality Framework. Yes No Ensure that the candidate has reading skills in order to accurately read and interpret workplace safety policies and procedures including safety signs, dangerous goods classifications and safety instructions. Yes No Consider the candidate’s risk analysis, asking questions (during or after the process). Complete task 2 observation checklist. Yes No Observation checklist
Did the candidate demonstrate that they can… Regulations, workplace or industry standards Is behaviour observed? Yes No Assessor notes, including examples of candidate responses or application Undertake a risk analysis of toys and equipment, correctly determining safety of toys for their area, and recording outcomes Organisational standards, policies/procedures including risk management strategies for children’s health and safety Follow legislative and regulatory requirements Relevant WHS legislation and regulations; safe work practices re equipment; safety measures to minimise risks for children and others; sun safety; workplace regulations, codes of practice and industry standards Responsibly care for children Duty of care requirements The candidate completed the assessment task to workplace standards Yes No Additional assessor comments on candidate performance (Assessor to sign and date)
Observation checklist Did the candidate demonstrate that they can… Regulations, workplace or industry standards Is behaviour observed? Yes No Assessor notes, including examples of candidate responses or application Develop an appropriate cycle of written menus for children, involving both children and colleagues in the process Organisational standards, policies and procedures (including food-handling, preparation and storage policies/procedures) Follow guidelines for healthy eating Australian Dietary Guidelines and Infant Feeding Guidelines Follow legislative and regulatory requirements Food safety and food handling requirements; code of ethics; WHS legislation and regulations Maintain the dignity and rights of children United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child The candidate completed the assessment task to workplace standards Yes No Additional assessor comments on candidate performance (Assessor to sign and date)
Did the candidate demonstrate that they can… Regulations, workplace or industry standards Is behaviour observed? Yes No Assessor notes, including examples of candidate responses or application Recognise and discuss common ethical issues, including how to report unethical conduct Organisational standards, policies, protocols and procedures Identify strategies to address ethical issues Principles of ethical Follow legislative and regulatory requirements Codes of practice, licensing, accreditation/registration to professional bodies, service agreements Responsibly care for children Duty of care responsibilities The candidate completed the assessment task to workplace standards Yes No Additional assessor comments on candidate performance (Assessor to sign and date) making
Description of the workplace assessment task This workplace assessment task requires the candidate to document their involvement in at least three pedagogical practices in a regulated early childhood education and care service. The assessor should: confirm with the candidate an appropriate activity to focus the research; for example, the candidate could prepare a short report for a colleague or supervisor, or make a presentation to some parents or colleagues consider the completed product or presentation record findings on the observation checklist, and, when determining assessment outcomes, consider both the research and direct evidence (or workplace verification) of implementing pedagogical practices. The assessor is required to verify that the candidate: has been involved in implementing at three pedagogical practices in an early childhood education and care service can investigate and document pedagogical practices in the early childhood education and care service in which they work can identify the basis for the practices in the National Quality Framework can discuss their involvement in pedagogical practices with others. The time taken to complete the activity will depend on the candidate’s level of knowledge and the selected activity. The assessment outcomes should be recorded on this observation tool and the Assessment Outcomes form. Instructions for the assessor Completed or provided? Provide the candidate with Candidate instructions for task 6: Document your involvement in pedagogical practices, ensuring you give reasonable notice of the assessment and that details are recorded in the RPL Assessment Plan. Yes No Ensure suitable arrangements are made for access to a regulated early childhood education and care service. Yes No Ensure access to the National Quality Framework for Childhood Education and Care, and Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia; My Time, My Place: Framework for School Age Care in Australia; or the relevant approved learning framework used in the service. Yes No Ensure access to an early childhood education and care service, and organisational standards, policies and procedures. Yes No Ensure the candidate has reading skills in to interpret and apply learning frameworks in the context of own work role. Consider the candidate’s research and evidence of involvement in pedagogical practices. Complete task 6 checklist. Yes No
of competency: CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children (core unit) CHCECE013 Use information children to inform practice (core unit) CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people (elective unit) The full text of the units can be viewed at Candidate’s name Date completed Assessor’s name Times (duration) Workplace Location Description of the workplace assessment task This workplace assessment task requires candidates to observe, record and analyse information on children in a regulated early childhood education and care service. The assessor should: confirm with the candidate appropriate observation techniques and the written format for the observations, in line with the policies and procedures of the service consider the completed written product or products ask the candidate to describe the observation techniques they used, and to explain issues relative to their observations such as the difference between disruptive behaviour and behaviours of concern. The time taken to complete the activity will depend on the candidate’s level of knowledge and the selected observation techniques and written format. The assessor is required to verify that the candidate can: observe at least three children of varying ages, gather and record information using a range of methods including primary and secondary sources to identify behaviours requiring support of children appropriately record and analyse observations of children’s behaviour, including discussing behaviours of children and problem-solving in collaboration with others respectfully and accurately document the observations and analysis in a written format in line with the organisational procedures of the service. The assessment outcomes should be recorded on this observation tool and the Assessment Outcomes form.
Plan and implement supportive environments for all children: Understand and apply cultural competence in work practice Organisational policies and initiatives, including designed to support participation and culturally appropriate services Relevant approved learning framework the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care [Assessor to insert details of the selected activity] Follow legislative and regulatory requirements Anti-discrimination legislation and regulations; codes of practice; community standards Follow protocols when engaging with community members Community protocols The candidate completed the assessment task to workplace standards Yes No Additional assessor comments on candidate performance (Assessor to sign and date)
and the community. It should be capable of supporting and informing planning and work practices. Instructions for the assessor Completed or provided? Provide the candidate with Candidate instructions for task 13: Investigate cultural diversity in a service and a community, ensuring you give reasonable notice of the assessment and that details are recorded in the RPL Assessment Plan. Yes No Ensure access to an childhood education and care service, including children, families and a community. Yes No Ensure access to resources and assistance in relation to cultural diversity (including interpreter resources if required). Yes No Ensure access to the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care, and relevant approved learning framework under the National Quality Framework, and organisational policies and initiatives designed to support participation. Yes No Consider the candidate’s investigation and report, asking questions (during or after). Complete task 13 observation checklist. Yes No Observation checklist Did the candidate demonstrate that they can… Regulations, workplace or industry standards Is behaviour observed? Yes No Assessor notes, including examples of candidate responses or application Investigate cultural diversity and apply findings to the service Understand and cultural competence, including forming effective relationships people of diverse backgrounds and cultures Organisational standards, policies and procedures Relevant approved learning framework under the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care
Suggest strategies that reflect an appropriate understanding of: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation, and community control in relation to health care policies, programs and/or service delivery cultural differences workplace communication workplace and professional relationships Organisational policies and initiatives, including designed to support participation and culturally appropriate services [Assessor to insert details of the selected activity] Plan and implement supportive environments for all children Understand and apply cultural competence in work practice Organisational policies and initiatives, including those designed to support participation and culturally appropriate services Relevant approved learning framework under the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care [Assessor to insert details of the selected activity] Follow legislative and regulatory requirements Anti-discrimination legislation and regulations; codes of practice; community standards Follow protocols when engaging with community members Community protocols The candidate completed the assessment task to workplace standards Yes No Additional assessor comments on candidate performance (Assessor to sign and date)