CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
CLUSTER 3 CULTURE AND LEGAL
Name:
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ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW
This Student Assessment Booklet includes all your tasks for assessment of CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety; and CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence.
Supporting resources
You may like to look at the following websites, books and documents for more information about the topics related to this unit:
ß Recommended textbook – The Big Picture, 3rd Edition, by Karen Kearns
How to submit your assessments
When you have completed each assessment task you will need to submit it to your assessor.
Instructions about submission can be found at the beginning of each assessment task.
Make sure you photocopy your written activities before you submit them – your assessor will put the documents you submit into your student file. These will not be returned to you.
Assessment Task Cover Sheet
At the beginning of each task in this booklet, you will find an Assessment Task Cover Sheet. Please fill it in for each task, making sure you sign the student declaration.
Your assessor will give you feedback about how well you went in each task, and will write this on the back of the Task Cover Sheet.
Assessment appeals
You can make an appeal about an assessment decision by putting it in writing and sending it to us. Refer to your Student Handbook for more information about our appeals process.
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ASSESSMENT PLAN
The following outlines the requirements of your final assessment for this topic. You are required to complete all tasks to demonstrate competency for the two units in this topic.
AGREEMENT BY THE STUDENT
Read through the assessments in this booklet before you fill out and sign the agreement below. Make sure you sign this before you start any of your assessments.
Have you read and understood what is required of you in terms of assessment?
Do you understand the requirements of this assessment?
Do you agree to the way in which you are being assessed?
Do you have any special needs or considerations to be made for this assessment?
If yes, what are they?
Do you understand your rights to appeal the decisions made in an assessment?
® Yes ® No
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Student name: ________________________________________________________________________
Student signature: ________________________________________ Date: _________
Assessor name: _______________________________________________________________________
Assessor signature: _______________________________________ Date: _________
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ASSESSMENT TASK COVER SHEET – ASSESSMENT TASK 1
Students: Please fill out this cover sheet clearly and accurately. Make sure you have kept a copy of your work.
Name:
Date of submission:
Topic: Legal and ethical requirements
Unit: CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
Assessor to complete
Satisfactory/ Was this a re-
Not submission?
Assessment Task Satisfactory Date Y/N
CHCDIV001-CHCECE001
Research project
Portfolio
CHCECELEG001
Part A – Locate and discuss a number of policies
and procedures
Part B – Discuss a job role, team roles and
employment conditions
CHCPRP003
Workplace project
Project – personal development plan
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STUDENT DECLARATION
I ____________________________________________ declare that these tasks are my own work. ? None of this work has been completed by any other person.
? I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other student/s.
? I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks.
? I understand that if I am found to be in breach of policy, disciplinary action may be taken against me.
Student signature: _____________________________________________________________________
Student name: ________________________________________________________________________
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ASSESSOR FEEDBACK
Assessors: Please return this cover sheet to the student with assessment results and feedback.
A copy must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence.
Assessor signature: ____________________________________________________________________
Assessor name: _______________________________________________________________________
Date:
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ASSESSMENT TASK : RESEARCH PROJECT
TASK SUMMARY:
There is one part to this assessment:
ß Part C: Cultures in your early education and care service.
WHAT DO I NEED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS ASSESSMENT?
ß Access to textbooks, learning materials and the Internet for research.
ß Relevant research materials such as internet, books, magazines etc.
ß A person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background (or someone who has knowledge in this area) to consult with.
WHEN DO I DO THIS TASK?
ß As a class-based student you will do parts A and B of this task in the classroom or as homework – your assessor will advise you as to which is required.
ß All students will do Part C of this task in the workplace.
Write in the due date as advised by your assessor: _________________________________
WHAT DO I NEED TO SUBMIT?
ß Completed project templates for each part.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF I GET SOMETHING WRONG?
If your assessor sees that you have not completed all parts of the project satisfactorily you will need to redo those parts of the project and then resubmit the entire assessment. Timeframes for resubmission will be discussed with you when you are given the outcome of this task.
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PART C – CULTURES IN YOUR EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE SERVICE
Complete this part of the assessment in your workplace.
You must identify the cultures that are represented in your service and analyse the relationships, curriculum and activities.
PROJECT – RESEARCH CULTURAL INFORMATION
PART C: CULTURES IN YOUR EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE SERVICE
What are the cultural identities
of the children in your work
placement service?
Are there any particular cultures
that are important in the history
of the area that should be
included in the curriculum for
your work placement service?
What languages, other than
English, are spoken by children
and/or families at your work
placement service?
How are home languages
respected in the Service?
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For each of the cultural groups
that you have identified, how
are these recognised and
supported in your Service?
How does your service
communicate with families and
community groups from
different cultures to make sure
service delivery is appropriate
and culturally safe?
Suggest one additional practice
that your service could put in
place to improve cultural
diversity in everyday practice.
What do I need to hand in for this task? Have I completed this?
Part C completed template o
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ASSESSMENT TASK : PORTFOLIO
TASK SUMMARY:
You are required to provide a portfolio of your experiences working in a diverse cultural environment.
WHAT DO I NEED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS ASSESSMENT?
ß Access to their workplace including documents, policies and procedures
ß Camera or mobile device that can be used as a camera
ß Audio or visual recording device
ß Portfolio templates (provided).
WHEN DO I DO THIS TASK?
ß If you’re a classroom-based student you will do this task in the classroom or as homework – your assessor will advise
Write in the due date as advised by your assessor: _________________________________
WHAT DO I NEED TO SUBMIT?
ß Completed portfolio templates.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF I GET SOMETHING WRONG?
If your assessor sees that you have not completed all parts of the portfolio satisfactorily you will need to redo those parts of the project and then resubmit the entire assessment. Timeframes for resubmission will be discussed with you when you are given the outcome of this task.
INSTRUCTIONS:
This portfolio covers a number of areas of work in a diverse cultural environment. The areas are:
ß Part A: Promotion of cultural safety
ß Part B: Communication with children, families and communities
ß Part C: Planning and implementing culturally supportive environments and experiences for children
ß Part D: Culturally diverse children
ß Part E: Curriculum
ß Part F: Observation of daily practice.
You will need to gather evidence for this task while you are at work.
Make sure you check the portfolio requirements carefully so that you can gather all the information that you need.
You have been asked to provide some documents as evidence throughout the portfolio – if there is any reason you cannot provide this evidence, for example due to service confidentiality, make a note of this in your portfolio.
In some cases you are asked to provide photographs, video and/or audio evidence. You must make sure that children are not identifiable in any evidence provided unless written permission has been given by the parents/guardian.
You may also include other forms of evidence in your portfolio if you wish, for example, copies of policies, photos, videos, program plans etc.
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PART A: PROMOTION OF CULTURAL SAFETY
Fill in the following table to provide two examples of how you have promoted cultural safety. The first example must be for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety – the second example must be for another culture of your choice.
Ask someone from the workplace who saw you do this to confirm the details you have given in the Third Party Confirmation section. Attach any supporting evidence.
EXAMPLE 1: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety. Date: //
Details Tick box to confirm that you have
included the required evidence.
List any further evidence that you
wish to include.
ß Describe a situation where you have promoted Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, or if you haven’t ® No evidence requested
done this yourself, describe a time when you have seen someone else do this. ® Other (please specify)
ß How did this situation demonstrate cultural awareness and competence?
ß Was this a “one-off” situation, or part of everyday practice? Explain your answer?
ß What are three potential cultural safety issues for Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islander children and families in your Service?
ß How could cultural safety for Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islander people be improved in your own work practices? Does this conflict in any way with your own cultural biases?
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PART A: PROMOTION OF CULTURAL SAFETY
Fill in the following table to provide two examples of how you have promoted cultural safety. The first example must be for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety – the second example must be for another culture of your choice.
Ask someone from the workplace who saw you do this to confirm the details you have given in the Third Party Confirmation section. Attach any supporting evidence.
EXAMPLE 2: Culture of student’s choice. Date: //
Details
ß What is the culture that you have chosen?
Tick box to confirm that you have
included the required evidence.
List any further evidence that you
wish to include.
® No evidence requested
® Other (please specify)
ß Describe the situation where you promoted cultural safety, or if you haven’t done this yourself, describe a time when you have seen someone else do this.
ß How did this situation demonstrate cultural awareness and competence?
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ß Was this a “one-off” situation, or part of everyday practice? Explain your answer?
ß What are three potential cultural safety issues for children and families of this culture in your Service?
ß How could cultural safety for people of this culture be improved in your own work practices? Does this conflict in any way with your own cultural biases?
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PART B: COMMUNICATION WITH CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
Fill in the following table to provide two examples of how your service communicates with children, families and communities from different cultures.
The first example must be communication with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people – the second example must be for another culture, or group of cultures of your choice.
Ask someone from the workplace who saw you do this to confirm the details you have given in the Third Party Confirmation section. Attach any supporting evidence.
EXAMPLE 1: Communicate with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders. Date: //
Details Tick box to confirm that you have
included the required evidence.
List any further evidence that you
wish to include.
ß Do your Service policies and procedures give you guidance on how to communicate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait ® Relevant parts of your workplace
Islander children, families and community members? Discuss how this is helpful to you and to your Service. communication and/or diversity
policy/procedures.
® Other (please specify)
ß What are potential communication issues with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and how may that affect the quality of services provided to children?
ß Provide an example of a time when you communicated with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander child (if you have not had the opportunity to do this, answer the question about another staff member’s experience).
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ß Provide an example of a time when you communicated with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander family member from another culture (if you have not had the opportunity to do this, answer the question about another staff member’s experience).
ß Provide an example of a time when you communicated with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community member culture (if you have not had the opportunity to do this, answer the question about another staff member’s experience).
Choose one of these conversations and answer the following:
ß Which conversation have you chosen?
ß How did the communication show respect for cultural differences?
ß Name one way that the communication could have been improved to better suit the needs of the child, family member or community member.
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Attach a copy of the relevant parts of your workplace communication and/or diversity policy/procedures.
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PART B: COMMUNICATION WITH CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
Fill in the following table to provide two examples of how your service communicates with children, families and communities from different cultures.
The first example must be communication with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people – the second example must be for other cultures represented in your Service.
Ask someone from the workplace who saw you do this to confirm the details you have given in the Third Party Confirmation section. Attach any supporting evidence.
EXAMPLE 2: Other culture or groups of cultures. Date: //
Details Tick box to confirm that you have
included the required evidence.
List any further evidence that you
wish to include.
ß Do your Service policies and procedures give you guidance on how to communicate with children, families and ® Other (please specify)
community members from other cultures? Discuss how this is helpful to you and to your Service.
ß What are potential communication issues with the different culture groups in your Service and how may that affect the quality of services provided to children?
ß Provide an example of a time when you communicated with a child from another culture (if you have not had the opportunity to do this, answer the question about another staff member’s experience).
ß Provide an example of a time when you communicated with a family member from another culture (if you have not had the opportunity to do this, answer the question about another staff member’s experience).
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ß Provide an example of a time when you communicated with a child from another culture (if you have not had the opportunity to do this, answer the question about another staff member’s experience).
Choose one of these conversations and answer the following:
ß Which conversation have you chosen?
ß How did the communication show respect for cultural differences?
ß Name one way that the communication could have been improved to better suit the needs of the child, family member or community member.
ß Attach a copy of the relevant parts of your workplace communication and/or diversity policy/procedures.
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PART C: PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING CULTURALLY SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN
Fill in the following table to provide two examples of how you have participated in planning and implementing culturally supporting environments and experiences for children.
The first example must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander environment and experience – the second example must relate to another culture.
Ask someone from the workplace who saw you do this to confirm the details you have given in the Third Party Confirmation section. Attach any supporting evidence.
EXAMPLE 1: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Date: //
Details Tick box to confirm that you have
included the required evidence.
List any further evidence that you
wish to include.
Provide an example of an environment that has been set up in your Service that is culturally supportive of the Aboriginal ® copy of the planning, design and
and/or Torres Strait Islander community. Take a photo of this environment and attach it here: evaluation of this environment
and experience
® Other (please specify)
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Describe how you have participated in the planning and delivery of an experience that is culturally supportive of the
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community:
If possible provide photographic, video and/or audio evidence of this experience. Remember you must not identify any children in the evidence unless permission has been granted by the parents.
How will this environment and experience benefit the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children at the service?
How will this environment and experience benefit non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children at the service?
How is this environment and experience linked to the approved learning framework?
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Where was the information to design this environment and experience obtained from in the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community?
What resources were obtained – where did these come from?
List the outcomes that will be evaluated following the delivery of this environment/experience. How were these developed?
How will Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders be involved in the evaluation?
If an evaluation has already been completed, what was the result of the evaluation?
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PART C: PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING CULTURALLY SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN
Fill in the following table to provide two examples of how you have participated in planning and implementing culturally supporting environments and experiences for children.
The first example must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander environment and experience – the second example must relate to another culture.
Ask someone from the workplace who saw you do this to confirm the details you have given in the Third Party Confirmation section. Attach any supporting evidence.
EXAMPLE 2: other cultural environment and experience. Date: //
Details Tick box to confirm that you have
included the required evidence.
List any further evidence that you
wish to include.
Provide an example of an environment that has been set up in your Service that is culturally supportive of a particular culture ® copy of the planning, design
in your care Service. Take a photo of this environment and attach it here: and evaluation of this
environment and experience
® Other (please specify)
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Describe how you have participated in the planning and delivery of a culturally supporting experience.
If possible provide photographic, video and/or audio evidence of this experience. Remember you must not identify any children in the evidence unless written permission has been received from the parents.
How will this environment and experience benefit children of this culture at the service?
How will this environment and experience benefit children from other cultures at the service?
How is this environment and experience linked to the approved learning framework?
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Where was the information to design this environment and experience obtained from in the community?
What resources were obtained – where did these come from?
List the outcomes that will be evaluated following delivery of this environment/experience. How were these developed?
How will suitable people from the relevant culture be involved in the evaluation?
If an evaluation has already been completed, what was the result of the evaluation?
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PART D: CULTURALLY DIVERSE CHILDREN
For this part of the portfolio you should observe two children from your workplace. Do not identify these children – refer to them as CHILD 1 and CHILD 2. Both children should be from two different cultures.
Fill in the information in the following table
Ask someone from the workplace who saw you do this to confirm the details you have given in the Third Party Confirmation section. Attach any supporting evidence.
CHILD 1: Date: //
Details Tick box to confirm that you have
included the required evidence.
List any further evidence that you
wish to include.
ß Talk to CHILD 1 about their culture. What are the child’s perceptions of their culture, heritage and traditions? ® Copy of workplace policies
and procedures relating to
inclusion.
® Other (please specify)
ß What have you observed about the relationships this child has made with children and adults at the Service? What support is given to the child to develop secure, respectful relationships?
ß What support is given to this child to recognise his/her cultural practices?
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ß Are there any activities or experiences in place that support this child’s culture? Describe.
–How have these activities and experiences benefited CHILD 1?
–How have these activities and experiences broadened the experience of other children in the service?
ß What is the home language of this child? If this is not English, how has his/her language been recognised in the Service.
ß Has the child’s family been able to provide any information about their culture to the Service?
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ß Does the child have any needs for additional support because of their culture?
ß If you were to work with this child on a long term basis – what steps would you put in place to help him/her to develop their identity and connect with their world?
ß If you were to work with this child on a long term basis – what support would you get from peers or others to support his/her specific cultural needs?
ß Locate your workplace policies and procedures that deal with inclusion. What do they say about supporting all children to participate in programs and activities?
ß Attach a copy of the relevant policies and procedures if you are able to.
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PART D: CULTURALLY DIVERSE CHILDREN
For this part of the portfolio you should observe two children from your workplace. Do not identify these children – refer to them as CHILD 1 and CHILD 2. Both children should be from two different cultures.
Fill in the information in the following table
Ask someone from the workplace who saw you do this to confirm the details you have given in the Third Party Confirmation section. Attach any supporting evidence.
CHILD 2: Date: //
Details Tick box to confirm that you have
included the required evidence.
List any further evidence that you
wish to include.
ß Talk to CHILD 2 about their culture. What are the child’s perceptions of their culture, heritage and traditions? ® Other (please specify)
ß What have you observed about the relationships this child has made with children and adults at the Service? What support is given to the child to develop secure, respectful relationships?
ß What support is given to this child to recognise his/her cultural practices?
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ß Are there any activities or experiences in place that support this child’s culture? Describe.
–How have these activities and experiences benefited CHILD 2?
–How have these activities and experiences broadened the experience of other children in the service?
ß What is the home language of this child? If this is not English, how has his/her language been recognised in the Service.
ß Has the child’s family been able to provide any information about their culture to the Service?
ß Does the child have any needs for additional support because of their culture?
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ß If you were to work with this child on a long term basis – what steps would you put in place to help him/her to develop their identity and connect with their world?
ß If you were to work with this child on a long term basis – what support would you get from peers or others to support his/her specific cultural needs?
ß Locate your workplace policies and procedures that deal with inclusion. What do they say about supporting all children to participate in programs and activities?
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PART E: CURRICULUM
Obtain a copy of the current curriculum for the children that you are working with and fill in the information in the following table
Ask someone from the workplace who saw you do this to confirm the details you have given in the Third Party Confirmation section. Attach any supporting evidence. Date: //
Details Tick box to confirm that you have
included the required evidence.
List any further evidence that you
wish to include.
ß Does the curriculum develop cultural competency? How? ® No evidence requested
® Other (please specify)
ß Describe one group activity that is designed to support children to work and play together and to solve problems.
ß Suggest one change to the curriculum that would improve cultural competency outcomes for children.
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PART F: OBSERVATION OF DAILY PRACTICE
Observe the daily practice of yourself and other workers and write down at least ten examples of diversity and inclusion that you observe. You should not identify individual people (except yourself) in this portfolio item.
Ask someone from the workplace who saw you do this to confirm the details you have given in the Third Party Confirmation section. Attach any supporting evidence. Date: //
Details Tick box to confirm that you have
included the required evidence.
List any further evidence that you
wish to include.
Diversity and inclusion practices – self ® No evidence requested
® Other (please specify)
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Reflect on your practice that you have listed above. What improvements could you make to improve your practice?
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THIRD PARTY CONFIRMATION Please confirm the student’s account of this situation by signing here. By signing this section you agree you saw the student completing above. Was work done in line with workplace policies and procedures and the National Quality Framework?
Name: ________________ Signature: _____________ Position; ______________ Date: _________________
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ASSESSMENT TASK : OBSERVATON
TASK SUMMARY:
There are two parts to this assessment:
ß Part A: You are required to locate and discuss a number of workplace policies and procedures
ß Part B: You are required to discuss a job role, team roles and employment conditions.
WHAT DO I NEED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS ASSESSMENT?
ß Access to the workplace
ß Access to workplace policies and procedures
ß Job description.
WHEN DO I DO THIS TASK?
ß If you’re a workplace-based student you will do this task in your workplace during a visit by your assessor
ß If you’re a classroom-based student you will do this task during a work placement visit by your assessor
Write in the due date as advised by your assessor: _________________________________
WHAT DO I NEED TO SUBMIT?
ß You do not need to submit anything for this task.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF I GET SOMETHING WRONG?
If your assessor sees that you have not completed both parts of the task completely and satisfactorily, the details of resubmission will be discussed with you. You will only need to redo the parts of the task that are incorrect; however you will need to resubmit the entire assessment.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Before commencing this assessment, talk to your supervisor about the policies and procedures included in Part A so that you understand their contents and know how to access them.
Also ask your supervisor about the procedures in your workplace for developing, implementing and reviewing policies and procedures.
Talk to your supervisor about the job role of an educator in your service and make sure you are able to locate a suitable job description (see instructions for Part B). You will also need to understand the team structure in your service so make sure you talk to your supervisor about this.
Find out about the award or enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA) that educators are employed under.
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PART A: LOCATE AND DISCUSS A NUMBER OF WORKPLACE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
For this task you must locate the following policies, procedures and codes at your service:
ß Privacy and confidentiality
ß Access and equity
ß Reporting of abuse
ß Code of ethics.
ß Complaints procedure.
You will discuss each policy and procedure with your assessor and they will ask you questions.
Your assessor will ask how each policy and procedure relates to the work you have been doing, or how it relates to the work you have seen others do.
You will also be asked about the procedure for development, implementation and review of procedures.
Make sure you answer all of their questions to the best of your ability.
Your assessor will be looking to see that you:
ß Locate and interpret various workplace documents
ß Interpret legal and ethical requirements of workplace documents
ß Interpret workplace documents (policies, procedures and job description)
ß Recognise unethical conduct and report to appropriate person
ß Describe process for development of workplace policies and procedures.
PART B: DISCUSS A JOB ROLE, TEAM ROLES AND EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
For this part of the task you will need to access and discuss a job description. Your assessor will ask you questions about the roles and responsibilities of the individual position in the job description as well as that of the team.
The assessor will also ask about your industrial award or enterprise bargaining agreement.
If you are a class-based student, you should locate a job description for an educator’s position.
If you are a work-based student, you should locate the job description for your own position.
Your assessor will be looking to see that you:
ß Locate and interpret workplace documents
ß Identify roles and legal and ethical responsibilities of individual position and team, including duty of care.
ß Demonstrate knowledge of industrial award/EBA and conditions of employment.
ß Identify work role boundaries.
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ASSESSMENT TASK : PROJECT
TASK SUMMARY:
For this task you are required to identify and communicate two work practice improvements that will assist in meeting workplace legal and ethical requirements more effectively. You will need to develop a draft policy for one of the improvements.
WHAT DO I NEED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS ASSESSMENT?
ß Access to workplace policies and procedures
ß A computer with access to the Internet and email software
ß How to Develop and Update Policies Successfully (without the stress), (2012) PSC National Alliance
http://server05.calyx.net.au:8080/psca-ds/bitstream/handle/123456789/171/how%20to%20series%20 Policies WEB.pdf?sequence=1
WHEN DO I DO THIS TASK?
ß If you’re a workplace-based student you will do this task in your workplace
ß If you’re a classroom-based student you will do this task during your work placement
Write in the due date as advised by your assessor: _________________________________
WHAT DO I NEED TO SUBMIT?
ß Email to your supervisor.
ß Your draft policy.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF I GET SOMETHING WRONG?
If your assessor sees that you have not completed the task completely and satisfactorily, the details of resubmission will be discussed with you. You will only need to redo the parts of the task that are incorrect; however you will need to resubmit the entire assessment.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Identify two improvements that would help your workplace to better meet its legal and ethical requirements.
You may choose any types of work practices for this task. Some examples include such things as:
ß Maintaining privacy and confidentiality
ß Work health and safety
ß Induction for new staff
ß Staff/children ratios
ß Food safety
ß Complaints procedure. - Now you need to write an email to your supervisor and at least one other work colleague that proposes your two suggestions for improvement.
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You may use the email template below, or create a format of your own.
Your email must be written in a professional manner and must include the following information:
ß Your description of the improvements
ß The reasons you are suggesting each improvement, including the legal and ethical requirements
ß Identification of any potential or actual breaches of legislation or ethical issues
ß How each improvement will help staff to meet legal and ethical requirements
ß Current potential or actual breaches of legislation or ethical requirements
ß Attach any documents you have designed or redesigned (for example, a revised checklist, revised procedure, poster, work flow chart and so on) if appropriate.
You can write your suggestions in dot point form if you wish.
Send your email to your assessor.
- Your supervisor has agreed with your proposals and has asked you to draft the revised policy so that the improvement can be implemented. Consultation has already occurred with educators, management and families.
You are now to draft the policy to incorporate one of the improvements you have identified. Use the template on the following page to draft the policy.
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Policy template
Name of policy:
Policy objective:
Policy:
(detail the procedures
and how the policy
will be implemented)
Links to NQF
Regulations or other
relevant legislation
Sources:
(include any sources
used as reference)
Review arrangement
Version control
Version number Action
Date
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ASSESSMENT TASK : WORKPLACE PROJECT
TASK SUMMARY:
There are two parts in this task.
ß Part A requires you to reflect on feedback from a parent
ß Part B requires you to seek and share feedback with peers/supervisor.
WHAT DO I NEED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS ASSESSMENT?
ß Reflection of parent feedback
ß Two peers with which to share and seek feedback (and/or your supervisor).
ß Self-reflection evaluation form (provided).
WHEN DO I DO THIS TASK?
ß If you’re a classroom-based student you will do this task during your work placement.
ß Write in the due date as advised by your assessor: _____________________________
WHAT DO I NEED TO SUBMIT?
ß Answers to questions
ß A completed and signed self-evaluation form.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF I GET SOMETHING WRONG?
If your assessor identifies that you have not completed all parts of your template or have provided insufficient answers, they will give you feedback and talk to you about resubmission.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Read and complete Part A and then Part B of this task.
PART A: PARENT FEEDBACK REFLECTION
Think of a time a parent has given you feedback positive or negative (if applicable)
What was the feedback given?
Did you need t make any adjustments or improvements of your own?
If yes, how?
PART B: SEEK AND SHARE FEEDBACK
Once you have received feedback from your parents you must complete a self-evaluation of your work performance and arrange to meet with two peers/supervisor to seek and share feedback.
ß Complete the self-evaluation form (provided) providing examples which support areas in your professional practice you have accomplished and perform well, and examples to support areas of your professional practice which require improvement.
ß Once you have completed the form, discuss your evaluation with 2 of your peers and/or participating supervisor.
ß The discussion should be performed in an open and evaluative style where you are able to ask questions, and give and receive feedback for each area noted.
ß You should write down the feedback received for your discussion points in the space provided.
ß After you have completed your discussion, ensure your peers and/or participating supervisor has confirmed and signed the evaluation form prior to submission.
ß Your completed form will form part of the evidence gathered for this assessment.
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SELF-EVALUATION FORM FOR DISCUSSION
Unit CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own
professional practice
Name
Peers:
Date
Feedback from
Things I perform well Supporting examples peers/supervisor
1
2
3
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Feedback from
Areas for improvement Supporting examples peers/supervisor
1
2
3
Feedback provided to peers/ Comments following
supervisor Examples given discussion
1
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2
3
Now you should discuss the values, beliefs and behaviour required to work effectively in the centre. Does your supervisor and your peers think that your values, beliefs and behaviour reflect what is required? Take notes about what is said.
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Is there any further formal or informal training that you could do in the future to enhance your skills and knowledge. What advice can your supervisor/peers give about how to access suitable training?
Other comments made during feedback meeting
Student’s signature
Date:
What do I need to hand in for this task? Have I completed this?
Two completed parent feedback forms o
A completed and signed self-evaluation form o
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ASSESSMENT TASK : PROJECT – PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
TASK SUMMARY:
You are required to develop a personal development plan using the feedback that was received in Assessment Task 3.
WHAT DO I NEED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS ASSESSMENT?
ß Access to a computer (if you prefer type out your answers)
ß Access to the Internet (for conducting online research)
ß Feedback received from Assessment Task 3.
ß Personal development plan (provided).
WHEN DO I DO THIS TASK?
ß If you’re a classroom-based student you will do this task during your work placement.
ß Write in the due date as advised by your assessor: _____________________________
WHAT DO I NEED TO SUBMIT?
ß A completed personal development plan.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF I GET SOMETHING WRONG?
If your assessor identifies that you have not completed all parts of your plan or have provided insufficient responses, they will give you feedback and talk to you about resubmission.
INSTRUCTIONS:
This task should be completed after you have performed Assessment Task 3 in collaboration with other peers and/or a participating supervisor. You will need to complete a personal development plan that outlines and focuses on your personal and professional goals, specify a realistic timeframe for achieving these goals and methods to measure progress and performance.
Note: A personal development plan template has been provided for you to complete.
What do I need to hand in for this task? Have I completed this?
Your completed personal development plan o
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Unit CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice Date plan developed
Name
Date plan reviewed
Plan objective (include at least two objectives for this plan):
What are your goals for this personal development plan? (Make sure your goal is specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound.)
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Section A: Reflection
Description of my experiences so far in the field of early childhood education. (Write approximately 100 words.)
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Have I achieved what I want to achieve so far? Provide examples to support your response. (Write approximately 100 words.)
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What were the main messages in the feedback I received from parents, my supervisor and my colleagues?
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What are the main legal and ethical requirements of this work area? Do I meet these?
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Section B: Areas for improvement
Complete the following table to document the areas identified for improvement (include at least five).
#
1
Area for improvement
Feedback and evaluation received
Support networks available
Specialist advice/further training
2
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Section C: Challenges and additional support mechanisms
What are some current barriers or personal challenges that are preventing you from reaching your professional goals? Provide at least three examples.
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What self-care or additional support might you need to help overcome these barriers and personal challenges? Provide at least three examples.
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What are some ways you could measure your progress to overcoming the challenges identified? Provide at least three examples.
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Section D: Self-development plan
Area of improvement
What goals I want to achieve in this area?
How I will achieve this goal?
By when will I
achieve this?
How will this be
measured?
When will this be
reviewed?
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