CHCPR613C: Facilitate the development of programs for children with additional needs

Descriptor: This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to develop programs for children with additional needs
Employability Skills: This unit contains Employability Skills
Application: This unit may apply to working with children in a range of community service contexts

Element	Performance Criteria
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.	The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement.
1. Plan required resources	1.1 Identify appropriate facilities for the child 1.2 identify and gather or modify toys and equipment that are appropriate for the child 1.3 Identify specialist resources and request as needed 1.4 Plan and utilise additional resources required according to finances available
2. Develop the program to meet the needs of the child	2.1 Consult with all involved to develop program for child 2.2 Identify desired outcomes and goals through consultation 2.3 Review current program to identify how appropriate it is for the child 2.4 Gather detailed information to identify child’s needs 2.5 Develop program to address child’s needs, in consultation with staff
3. Maintain communication with those involved	3.1 Develop and review strategies for on-going communication with all those involved 3.2 Clearly identify and use communication channels 3.3 Regularly evaluate effectiveness of program with all those involved

Required Skills And Knowledge

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Essential knowledge:

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively perform task skills; task management skills; contingency management skills and job/role environment skills as outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit

These include knowledge of:

Inclusion, non-discriminatory practices and associated legislation
Knowledge of child development - build on strengths of child
Organisation standards, policies and procedures

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Develop programs to meet additional needs of children

In addition, the candidate must be able to demonstrate relevant task skills; task management skills; contingency management skills and job/role environment skills
These include the ability to:

Demonstrate respect for family expectations and desired outcomes for child
Demonstrate application of skills in:
- observation
- communication skills
- consultative skills
- local community resources
- planning

Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Children having additional needs may include needs due to:	Language difficulties Physical, sensory or developmental disability Health problems Behavioural or psychological disorders Family circumstances and needs A child recently arrived in Australia from a very different culture A child whose culture is different from the culture of the centre Child at risk Unknown diagnosis Known diagnosis Cultural / religious practices Communication difficulties Giftedness
Communication difficulties of a child may be due to:	Trauma, violence and crises Disabilities e.g. hearing, visual, speaking Health problems and disorders Learning problems Deprivation of sensory stimulation
Specialist resources may include:	Professionals with expertise about particular needs of children Written information Special equipment Information and education videos Resource networks Family members Bilingual workers Interpreter services Resource units Extra staffing
Additional resources may include:	Worker training Toy libraries
Review of current program could include:	Review for child with additional needs Review of strategies for meeting needs of child within context of whole group

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.