Observation tool for workplace assessment task 12: Support cross-cultural relationships and environments Units of competency: CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence (core unit) HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people (core unit) HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers (elective unit) The full text of the units can be viewed at Date completed Candidate’s name Assessor’s name Times (duration) Workplace Location Description of the workplace assessment task This workplace assessment task requires candidates to conduct an activity in The assessor is required to observe the candidate, consider the candidate’s the early childhood education and care service designed to foster effective written or verbal report, and verify that they can: and supportive cross-cultural relationships and environments. The candidate plan and implement supportive environments for all children is also required to prepare a brief written or verbal report outlining how the implement experiences that encourage children to respect all cultures activity, and their work, is culturally appropriate. and to celebrate cultural diversity The specific activity will be designed in consultation with the candidate, in line interact in culturally appropriate ways with children, families and with the circumstances of the service and its cultural mix. It must involve communities, making and maintaining cross cultural relationships designing and implementing experiences to encourage children to respect all identify and implement culturally safe work practices. cultures and to celebrate cultural diversity. In a culturally diverse service, the The time will depend on the selected activity. Assessment outcomes activity could involve the assessor observing the candidate’s interactions. should be recorded on this tool and the Assessment Outcomes form.
Observation tool for workplace assessment task 12: Support cross-cultural relationships and environments Units of competency: CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence (core unit) HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people (core unit) HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers (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 conduct an activity in the early childhood education and care service designed to foster effective and supportive cross-cultural relationships and environments. The candidate is also required to prepare a brief written or verbal report outlining how the activity, and their work, is culturally appropriate. The specific activity will be designed in consultation with the candidate, in line with the circumstances of the service and its cultural mix. It must involve designing and implementing experiences to encourage children to respect all cultures and to celebrate cultural diversity. In a culturally diverse service, the activity could involve the assessor observing the candidate’s interactions. The assessor is required to observe the candidate, consider the candidate’s written or verbal report, and verify that they can: plan and implement supportive environments for all children implement experiences that encourage children to respect all cultures and to celebrate cultural diversity interact in culturally appropriate ways with children, families and communities, making and maintaining cross cultural relationships identify and implement culturally safe work practices. The time will depend on the selected activity. Assessment outcomes should be recorded on this tool and the Assessment Outcomes form.
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