Information
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
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Student's Name
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Supervisor's Name
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Qualification being assessed
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Enrolment Type
- Apprentice
- External
- Fee For Service
- Full Time Class
- Trainee
- School Based Trainee
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Assessment conducted by:
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THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ARE TO BE ANSWERED IF ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED BY EMPLOYER BASED ASSESSOR
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Employer Based Assessor's Name
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Completed Qualification held by Employer Based Assessor
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Have you worked in a supervisory position in the children's services industry (for example child care centre director or family day care co-ordinator) for a period of at least six months
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Have you read, and understood, the Practical Skills Checklist that you are assessing?
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Are you aware that the student will see a copy of this report?
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Are you willing to be contacted should further verification of this statement be required?
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What is your relationship to the student?
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How long have you worked with this student?
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How closely do you work with the student in the area being assessed?
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Element 1 - Maintain a clean and hygienic environment
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1.1 Ensure cleaning occurs as an ongoing process as per recognised state/ territory regulations and requirements
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1.2 Use appropriate cleaning agents as per recognised state/ territory regulations and requirements
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1.3 Follow standard precautions for infection control
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1.4 Adequately maintain ventilation, lighting and heating/cooling
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1.5 Adhere to personal hygiene/health procedures as per recognised state/ territory regulations and requirements
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1.6 Ensure beds and bedding conform to health, hygiene and safety requirements as relevant
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1.7 Ensure food preparation, handling, storage and serving areas comply with recognised state/ territory food safety and handling requirements
Element 2 - Recognise and respond to signs of potential illness
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2.1 Report signs of potential illness
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2.2 Seek medical assistance as necessary according to policies and procedures
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2.3 Inform child's parents as soon as possible
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2.4 Separate child from other children as required and as practicable
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2.5 Comfort and settle child
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2.6 Identify, manage and monitor food allergies and medical food conditions such as coeliac disease and diabetes
Element 3 - Provide a safe environment
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3.1 Implement sun protection procedures
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3.2 Ensure tools, equipment, toys and games are appropriate to the age of the child
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3.3 Select, check and maintain equipment to ensure safety
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3.4 Set up the environment to ensure safety
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3.5 Check area for hazards and implement risk reduction strategies
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3.6 Ensure fire exits are kept unobstructed
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3.7 Ensure disposal of waste materials occurs in a safe and hygienic way
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3.8 Ensure cleaning materials are stored safely
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3.9 Implement infection control procedures where required
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3.10 Ensure adequate food and drinks are served appropriate to age and developmental status
Element 4 - Supervise the safety of children
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4.1 Supervise children in accordance with legal requirements and regulations
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4.2 Explain rules for safe play to children and implement them
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4.3 Maintain direct contact with individuals/group
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4.4 Identify potential injury hazards and risks and take action to minimise/reduce risk
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4.5 Explain hazards and potential hazards in the environment to children
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4.6 Discuss emergencies and practise evacuation procedures with children
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4.7 Use supervision as an opportunity to interact with children
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4.8 Record and report accidents and incidents in accordance with organisation guidelines
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4.9 Ensure age-appropriate provisions are made for children to be seated and supervised at meal and snack times
Element 5 - Travel with children safely
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5.1 Implement procedures for safety on excursions
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5.2 Supervise children as closely as required for their ages, abilities, the contexts
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5.3 Monitor children's behaviour during travel and reinforce safe, appropriate behaviour
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5.4 Instruct/remind children to follow relevant legal requirements
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5.5 Identify risk situations and develop and implement strategies to minimise risk
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5.6 Observe potential hazards and develop strategies to increase safety
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5.7 Implement set procedures to ensure all children are accounted for
Element 6 - Administer medication within guidelines
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6.1 Administer medication according to organisation policies and legislative requirements
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6.2 Store medication according to requirements
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6.3 Check medication for name, instructions and use by date
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6.4 Document all medication administration in accordance with requirements
Element 7 - Manage and respond to allergy/anaphylaxis
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7.1 Identify and recognise signs, symptoms and key characteristics of allergy/anaphylaxis
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7.2 Apply organisation risk management strategies for children with allergy/ anaphylaxis
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7.3 Administer medication for anaphylaxis according to organisation policies and legislative requirements
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REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
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Essential knowledge:
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The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role
These include knowledge of:
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Anaphylaxis and related food allergies
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Appropriate toys and equipment for the developmental stage of the child including an assessment of safety and risks
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Current and applicable regulations on work health and safety (WHS), hygiene and administration and storage of medication
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Current knowledge of recognised state/territory food safety and handling requirements
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Guidelines for administration of medication
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Legal requirements for supervision including worker - child ratios
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Organisation standards, policies and procedures
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Potential hazards to children
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Relevance of the work role and functions to maintaining sustainability of the workplace, including environmental, economic, workforce and social sustainability
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Risk minimisation strategies and risk reduction strategies
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Road safety awareness and procedures
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Safety issues and risk management strategies for children's health and safety in a variety of contexts: allergies and related medications
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Safety issues and risk management strategies for children's health and safety in a variety of contexts: appropriate meal preparation and provisions based on most current national guidelines for nutrition of children and adolescents
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Safety issues and risk management strategies for children's health and safety in a variety of contexts: basic home fire safety
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Safety issues and risk management strategies for children's health and safety in a variety of contexts: excursions and travel situations
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Safety issues and risk management strategies for children's health and safety in a variety of contexts: hazards in home environment for home based care
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Safety issues and risk management strategies for children's health and safety in a variety of contexts: outdoor and indoor play areas
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Safety issues and risk management strategies for children's health and safety in a variety of contexts: safe and hygienic food preparation and storage practices
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Safety issues and risk management strategies for children's health and safety in a variety of contexts: safe food temperature storage
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Strategies to minimise the spread of infectious diseases
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The spread of infectious diseases and cross infection
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Traffic hazards and risk for children
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Up to date state/territory child care regulations
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Essential skills:
It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
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Administer medication to children according to organisation policies and legislative requirements, including responding to allergic reactions
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Demonstrate provision of a clean and safe environment for children in particular: observing personal hygiene to prevent cross infection e.g. hand washing
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Demonstrate provision of a clean and safe environment for children in particular: modelling safe behaviours and hygiene practices
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Ensure children are transported safely
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Implement legal requirements in work practices
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In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role
These include the ability to:
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Apply interpersonal skills
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Demonstrate safe use of equipment and materials
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Develop children's road safety awareness
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Ensure children are seated and supervised during meal and snack time
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Ensure safe and hygienic food preparation, storage, handling and serving areas in line with the recognised state/ territory food safety and handling requirements
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Implement risk minimisation strategies and risk reduction strategies
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Implement strategies for developing responsible behaviour by children in cars and buses
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Implement strategies to minimise the spread of infectious conditions
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Maintain required documentation in accordance with organisation guidelines
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Take into account and use opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues
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Comments
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EMPLOYER DECLARATION: I declare that a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment has been conducted with this student, and I have provided appropriate feedback
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STUDENT DECLARATION: I declare that I have been assessed in this unit, and I have been advised of my result. I am also aware of my appeal rights.
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BRIGHT FUTURES TRAINING COLLEGE ASSESSOR DECLARATION
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I have reviewed this process for assessment of this student's DEMONSTRATION OF PRACTICAL SKILLS and I deem the outcome to be:
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Bright Futures Training College Assessor Signature
