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Assessment submission
details
Assessment Task Start / End Assessment type and
(What) (When) location (Where)
1. Short answer Week 6 & 10 Written answers
questions

2. Fostering nutrition Week 10 Project on work placement

and health

3. Caring for children Week 10 Portfolio on work placement

and babies

4. Workplace Week 10 Work placement /

observation demonstration at a regulated
early childhood service

You are required to complete 120 hours of work in at least one regulated education and care
service, performing the activities outlined in the performance criteria of the following units:
CHCECE003 Provide care for children
CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children.
You will not able to be deemed competent until you have completed a certain amount of hours work.
When studying the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care you must complete a
minimum of 120 hours; however, these hours can be accumulated as part of completion of the entire
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
When studying the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care they must complete a minimum of
120 hours for this cluster however other clusters require completion of 240 hours. These hours can be
accumulated as part of completion of the entire Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
You have been provided with the Workplace Hours Logbook in where you are required to record the
hours you have worked to contribute to this requirement and must submit this as part of the evidence
requirements for this cluster.

All assessments will ensure that the principles of assessment and rules of evidence are adhered to.
The principles of assessment are that the assessments must be valid, fair, reliable and consistent.
The rules of evidence state that evidence must be sufficient, valid, current and authentic.
If you are marked not satisfactory for a task, you will be given the chance to resubmit. You must be
deemed satisfactory for the resubmission in order to be competent in this module.
To make an appeal about an assessment decision, refer to the assessment appeals process in the
Student Handbook.

Please complete answers on A4 paper in a separate document except for the tasks that require you to
complete a table in this booklet.

Agreement by the student

Have you read and understood what is required of you in terms of assessment? Yes No
Do you understand the requirements of this assessment? Yes No

Do you understand the requirements of the mandatory work placement? Yes No

Do you have any additional needs or considerations to be made for this assessment? Yes No

If yes, what are they?

_________________________________________________________________________

Do you understand your rights to appeal the decisions made in an assessment? Yes No

Student name: __________________________________________________

Student signature: _______________________________________________ Date ____________

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Qualification Codes: CHC30113 and CHC50113

Unit Codes:
CHCECE003 Provide care for children
CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

Assessment Task No: 1

Assessment Task Title: Short answer questions

Student Name: ______________________Student Number:______________________

Trainer/Assessor Name: __________________________________________________

Class Group:__________________ Due Date:____________________

I declare that this assessment is all my own work and that plagiarism is not permitted

Student Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ___/___/_____

Trainer/Assessor to complete Student Feedback Acknowledgement

This assessment:

1. MEETS the required level of competency Student Comments:

and/or knowledge Tick YES or
____________________________________

2. DOES NOT MEET the required level of ____________________________________

knowledge Tick YES
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S/NYS: _____________

Trainer Comments/Feedback: Student Signature: ____________________

______________________________________
Date: _________________
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OR
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Student was absent from feedback session
______________________________________

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Date: __________ _____________________
Print Name
Signature: _____________________________

Assessment Task 1:

Short answer questions

Resources required for this assessment

In class handouts and text books
National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care, http://acecqa.gov.au/national-
quality-framework
Guide to the National Quality Standard http://files.acecqa.gov.au/files/National-Quality-Framework-
Resources-Kit/NQF03-Guide-to-NQS-130902.pdf
Approved Learning Framework relevant to your Service
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
National Physical Activity Guidelines for Australians
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/health-pubhlth-strateg-phys-act-
guidelines
Internet

Context and conditions of assessment

This open book task will be completed during your own time or as advised by your assessor. You can
use the Internet, books, magazines and other resources supplied by your trainer/assessor to help you
with your answers.
Make sure you answer all questions. You are required to answer all questions correctly. If incorrect
answers are provided, your assessor will identify the gaps in your knowledge and understanding and
make arrangements for reassessment.

Instructions to student
Review the following questions and provide your answers on A4 paper in a separate document except
for the tasks that require you to complete a table in this booklet.

Question 1
Access the Guide to the National Quality Standard on the internet and answer the following questions:
a) How are the National Quality Standards linked to the l National Quality Framework for Early
Childhood Education and Care?

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b) What is the purpose of the National Quality Standards?

c) How will accredited services be assessed and rated against these standards? Provide three
examples

d) List the seven Quality Areas that are covered in the Standards

Question 2
Name and describe each of the domains of development

Question 3
Look up Article 2 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Provide a
detailed example of how a childs development might be influenced if this right was not upheld
Question 4
a) Complete the following table in relation to recommended physical activity guidelines for children in
Australia:

Age of child Physical Activity Recommendations Examples of suitable activity that can be
offered

Birth to one year

One to three years

Three to five years

Five to twelve
years
Age of child Physical Activity Recommendations Examples of suitable activity that can be
offered

e) Describe six benefits of children participating in regular physical activity

Question 5
Gemma, aged 20 months will be starting in your service soon. It will be your job to look after Gemma
and help settle her into the service. Gemma and her mother are coming to visit you this afternoon to
meet you and to discuss how best to manage Gemmas transition.
Describe what you will do both at this afternoons meeting and in Gemmas first weeks of care to
ensure her transition is as smooth as possible and to be able to create an environment for Gemma
which takes account of cultural and personal practices and routines of Gemma and her family.
In your answer, make sure you include reference to sleep and rest, and toilet learning.

Question 6
Describe at least five ways in which a care setting can create a welcoming atmosphere for children
and family members.

Question 7
Thinking back to your work placement for Module A answer the following questions on
transitioning the children during the day. Please use the table provided for your answers.
Outside to inside or inside to outside
Transition to lunch
Transition to sleep/rest

a) Outside to inside or inside to outside

Describe how transition between indoor play and outdoor play occurs and how
children are notified that its time to make the transition.

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a) Outside to inside or inside to outside

How are clothing needs considered before going outdoors? (Hats, jumpers,
jackets) What happens if a child doesnt want to wear their jumper/hat/jacket
etc?

What self-help skills do children use during the transition?

What other skills do children practice/ develop /use during the transition?

What are the supervision and safety considerations for this transition and how
are they managed?
b) Transition to lunch

Describe how the transition occurs and how children are told that its time to
make the transition.

What self-help skills do children use during the transition?

What skills do children practice/ develop /use during the transition?

What are the supervision and safety considerations and how are they managed?

f) Transition to sleep/rest

Describe how the transition occurs and how children are told that its time to
make the transition.

What arrangements would you make for a child who did not need, or wish to
sleep when the other children did?

What self-help skills do children use during this transition?

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b) Transition to lunch

Describe how the transition occurs and how children are told that its time to
make the transition.

What skills do children practice/ develop /use during the transition?

What are the supervision and safety considerations and how are they managed?

Question 8
Describe three methods that you can use to educate children about sun safety.

Question 9
What sun safety practices are used in early childhood education and care services? (List at least five)

Question 10
How does an Educator in a service know what sun safety practices should be in place for their
service?

Question 11
Why is it important to be exposed to a balanced level of UV radiation?

Question 12
To minimise the spread of infection, when should you wash your hands? List at least 10 examples of
when you would be required to wash your hands.

Question 13
List four strategies you can use to encourage children to have good hand washing practices.

Question 14
A child who is 4 has a toileting accident. How would you respond to ensure you maintain the childs
self-esteem and privacy?

Question 15
What strategies could a service have for helping children and families overcome anxiety caused by
separation from their parents or other family members.

Question 16
Under the National Education and Care Services National Regulations #117, what are the
requirements for glass (glazed) such as windows, doors in an early childhood education and care
service that are accessible to children and are 0.75 meters or less above floor level?

Question 17
Under the National Education and Care Services National Regulations, list at least 6 policies and
procedures that are required to be in place to manage the provision of care to babies and children.

Question 18
Pick one of the policies that you listed in Question 17 and provide a broad outline of what the policy
covers including the purpose of the policy and why it is needed.

Question 19
How does the Code of Ethics for your service influence the way in which you provide care for
children?

Question 20

What are some of the cues that a baby will give when:
a) They are tired

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b) They are hungry

c) They are teething

d) They have a soiled nappy

e) They are distressed

f) They are ready to start eating solid food

Question 21
How do you get to know the cues, routines and preferences for each baby in your care? Why is it
important to accommodate individual routines and rituals as much as possible?

Question 22
What else could you do to comfort a baby who is distressed in addition to picking them up and
cuddling them?

Question 23
a) Briefly outline the nutritional needs of babies and toddlers.

b) Explain the role of both breastfeeding and formula feeding in contributing to the nutritional needs
of babies.

c) How can a mother be supported to continue breastfeeding while her child is in a care
environment?

Question 24
How do you keep parents informed of babys feeds during the day? Why is it important to provide this
feedback to a parent?
Question 25
What strategies do you use to communicate positively with babies and toddlers, to take into account
varying abilities and confidence of children? Provide three examples of how you do this.

Question 26
What safety and comfort considerations do you need to make when caring for a baby and toddler in
the following areas?

Task/equipment Safety considerations

Feeding

Cots, sleeping area, bedding

Safe sleep practices

Nappy changing

Toys, dummies, teething rings

Travel in car

Question 27

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Write down three planned positive interactions that you would regularly have with babies and toddlers.
Include opportunities for interactions while performing physical care routines.

Question 28
Write down three games you can play with a baby to create a positive interaction and promote
development.

Question 29
What would you do to adapt/modify your practices to accommodate an individual childs cultural
identity?

Question 30
a) Explain Attachment theory?

b) How can attachment be fostered in an early education and care setting?

c) How is building attachments related to the Learning Framework for your Service?

Question 31
How do you know whether children in your care setting are up-to-date with their immunisations?

Question 32
How does your care setting ensure that children get a balance of natural and artificial lighting, good
ventilation and plenty of fresh air? Why is this important?

Question 33
How can night-bottle feeding impact on a childs oral health?

Provide two (2) examples of ways to maintain good oral health in children.

Question 34
Provide three prevention strategies for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).