CHCECE003 Provide care for children
Assessment
To achieve a competent result for this unit you must satisfactorily complete all the assessments requirements listed below.
Assessments for this unit are as follows:
Assessment Number
Type of Assessment
Description and location
Assessment 1
Short Questions/Multiple Choice Questions/True or False
There are short questions found in this booklet.
You will be given the opportunity to respond to each question in your own words in a written format. In special cases you may respond verbally.
Assessment 2
Case studies/Scenarios
There are Case studies/scenarios in this booklet. Read the case studies given and answer the questions that follow. Use your own words in answering these case studies.
Assessment 3
Research Activity
There are research activities found in this booklet. You are required to research the topic and respond to each question in your own words in a written format. In special cases you may respond verbally.
Assessment 4
Personal/Reflective Journal
Instructions for the journal are in the supervised work placement booklet
Assessment 5
Third Party Observation
Will be performed by the workplace supervisor while the student is on Work Placement.
Assessment 6
Work Place Observation
Your workplace supervisor observes you in the work place setting demonstrating the practical application of the skills and knowledge that you have gained in relation to these units. Your supervisor is required to observe you performing tasks in the workplace using the checklist provided in the third party report. During the observation your assessor will make a judgment as to whether you have met the required skill level for the qualification, or if further practice is required. Instructions and checklist for work placement are in the supervised work placement booklet. When an assessor is unable to visit the workplace they shall liaise with your workplace supervisor to confirm your ability to perform the tasks as part of the training package.
Assessment 7
Portfolio
In your portfolio you should collect information relevant to the unit such as the Children’s Developmental Stages, Playground policies etc.
Instructions to the Student
Please read all the information given to you before you start any assessment task. If you do not understand some or all of the questions, please ask your trainer/assessor for assistance.
Attempt to answer ALL questions in your own words on the assessment paper provided. The questions are designed to assess your understanding of the unit as well as your underpinning knowledge. To satisfactorily complete this assessment task you are required to complete the whole assessment. To do this you will need to answer all questions correctly and demonstrate you have achieved the required knowledge to industry standards. This assessment is intended to be fair and flexible. If you feel that we should change any aspect of this assessment to be fair, equitable or flexible, immediately contact your assessor who will attempt to make alternative arrangements.
Assessment Tasks Outcome
Unit:
CHCECE003 Provide care for children
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Student Name:
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Assessors 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.
Tasks included in submission
Assessment Tasks
Title
Satisfactory/ Not yet satisfactory
Assessor
Signature
Date
Re-submission Satisfactory/ Not yet satisfactory
Short Questions
Assessment 1
Case Studies 1-8
Assessment 2
Research Activity 1
Assessment 3
Satisfactory Not Yet Satisfactory
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Assessment 1
Short Questions
1. Complete the following statement with the correct words.
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Preschool children require an environment that provides opportunities to make
_____________ allows them to ______________ , _____________ and take on new
______________ . They also need adults to provide structure and routine so that their
environment feels ____________and ______________.
2. The following photographs show Educators engaging with Children during meal times
i. How are the Educators ensuring appropriate supervision of the children during mealtime?
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ii. List three things the Educator could do or say to engage with the children while eating or drinking?
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3. To complete this task refer to the following website: www.sunsmart.com.au and read the Sample Sun Smart policy for early childhood education and care services, Cancer Council Victoria (2012).
a. What are the five objectives of the Sun Smart policy?
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b. What does the policy recommend families are responsible for in relation to being Sun Smart when enrolling their child?
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4. To complete this task refer to the following reading:
· Guide to the National Quality Standard, ACECQA (2011).
· See pp.68-69 NQS 2.2.2 Physical activity is promoted through planned and spontaneous experiences and is appropriate for each child.
a. What does Element 2.2.2 of the NQS aim to achieve?
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b. When assessors are looking for evidence that a service promotes physical activity as defined in Element 2.2.2, what sorts of things may they observe Educators doing?
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c. When assessors are looking for evidence that a service promotes physical activity as defined in Element 2.2.2, what sorts of things may they observe children doing?
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5. To complete this task refer to the following reading:
· Move and Play Every Day: National Physical Activity Recommendations for children 0-5 years, Department of Health and Aging (2010).
a. List five benefits of a child being physically active every day.
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b. How much physical activity do preschoolers require?
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c. List four activities that you could plan to facilitate children’s active physical play.
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