Student Name Student Number
Unit Code/s & Name/s Legal & Ethical Cluster
CHCEDS001 Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment
CHCEDS023 Supervise students outside the classroom
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
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• Complete all questions in this Assessment Task.
• Responses are to be typed in document.
• You must reference your work, if unsure refer to the “Guide to referencing” on Connect (under ‘more information’ tab).
• Students are to source study topics on Connect, including any additional resources and own research to complete this assessment task.
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Assessment Criteria:
To achieve a satisfactory result, your assessor will be looking for your ability to demonstrate the following key skills/tasks/knowledge to an acceptable industry standard:
• Identify and comply with legislation and policy requirements
• Identify and work within industrial requirements of job role
• Follow school policy and procedures related to workplace health and safety, and protection
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain a safe healthy and hygienic work environment
• Apply ethical and duty of care obligations and responsibilities within job role
• Report breaches of legislation according to policy and procedure.
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CHCEDS001 Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment
Question 1
a) Researched the relevant policy, guideline or framework: 0
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• Workplace Health and Safety
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• Child Abuse 0
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• Copyright 0
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b) Explained Equal Employment Opportunity in regard to legislation. 0
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Question 2
Researched the current industrial award and: 0
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a) Identified the four employment category options available to Teacher Aides.
b) Provided the three stages that apply in the grievance against another staff member. 0
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Question 3
Researched the current certified agreement and: 0
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a) Identified the entitlement number of sick days per year.
b) Stated the allowance for a teacher aide who is attached to a Special Education facility. 0
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c) Stated the hourly rate for a casual teacher aide at the first pay point in Level TA002. 0
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d) Stated the hourly rate for a permanent part-time teacher aide at the first pay point in Level TA002. 0
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e) Identified the appropriate personnel to clarify award conditions. 0
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Question 4
• Defined the term “Duty of Care” in the school environment.
• Provided a workplace example demonstrating understanding of duty of care. 0
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Question 5
a) Applied a value and described a practical workplace example for each of the four Code of Conduct ethics principles. 0
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b) Chose the Correct response to identify the requirement according to the Code of Conduct.
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Question 6
In regard to the scenario:
a) Identified THREE (3) actions of concern. 0
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b) Identified THREE (3) ways these actions could potentially impact Fiona. 0
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c) Identified THREE (3) appropriate immediate actions. 0
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d) Identified appropriate follow up actions. 0
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HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Question 7
a) Using the given scenario: 0
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i. Described the symptoms.
ii. Described the appropriate first aid procedure. 0
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iii. Stated an appropriate person to contact in this emergency. 0
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b) Completed the ‘Incident Details’ extract. 0
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Question 8
In regard to the scenario:
a) Identified FIVE (5) facts to be included in Incident/Accident report. 0
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b) Identified THREE (3) ‘safety education’ initiatives. 0
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Question 9
In regard to the scenario:
a) Identified FIVE (5) causes or contributing factors of stress and/or burnout in the workplace. 0
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b) Described FIVE (5) strategies for effectively managing workplace stress and/or reducing burnout.. 0
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c) Explained TWO (2) valid reasons for developing a professional support network. 0
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CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
Question 10
a) Stated a clear definition of Physical Abuse and described THREE (3) indicators/signs. 0
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b) Stated a clear definition of Sexual Abuse and described THREE (3) indicators/signs. 0
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c) Stated a clear definition of Emotional Abuse and described THREE (3) indicators/signs. 0
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d) Stated a clear definition of Neglect and described THREE (3) indicators/signs. 0
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Question 11
With regard to the scenario:
a) Selected and explained the correct Education Queensland procedure. 0
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b) Described an appropriate response to the child’s disclosure of abuse detailing:
i. THREE (3) non-verbal communication techniques that would be used. 0
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ii. An explanation of how Simon would be reassured.
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c) A handwritten record has been provided that contains
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d) i. Identified the appropriate person to report to. 0
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ii. Explained how confidentiality was maintained. 0
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e) Presented a professional formal report with required details. 0
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f) Selected the correct answer to multiple choice question. 0
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Question 12
With regard to the scenario:
a) Identified student’s name and year level. 0
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b) Identified THREE (3) physical indicators/signs of harm. 0
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c) Identified THREE (3) behavioural signs of harm. 0
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d) Identified the type of abuse relevant to the scenario. 0
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e) Identified Infection Control management. 0
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f) Included a summary of information to be reported to the principal. 0
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CHCEDS023 Supervise students outside the classroom
Question 13
In regard to the scenario and Curriculum Risk Assessment Planner:
• Successfully completed Curriculum Risk Assessment
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• Identified FOUR (4) potential hazards in activities. 0
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• Calculated the risk level of each hazard. 0
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• Identified FIVE (5) additional considerations. 0
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Question 14
In regard to the scenarios:
a) Identified potential risks regarding all FIVE (5) scenarios. 0
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b) Suggested appropriate risk management strategies for all
FIVE (5) scenarios. 0
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c) Identified the role to whom they report an existing or
potential hazard in the school grounds. 0
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Question 15
Selected correct answers to multiple choice questions 0
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Question 16
In regard to the scenarios:
a) Identified possible stressors in scenario 0
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b) Correctly prioritised teacher aide responsibilities in scenario 0
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c) Explained choice of priority in scenario 0
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CHCEDS001 Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements in the education environment
Question 1
a) All school staff are required to follow policies and procedures in the school. These are derived from legislations. In the table below are listed 4 legislations.
Research each Policy or Procedure by going to the Queensland Government Policy and Procedure Register
Select FOUR (4) out of the 8 Policies/ Procedures listed in the table below and provide the name that links to the relevant legislation
Provide the URL for the 4 policy or procedures named
Select four (4) of these Policies or Procedures to insert next to the correct legislation in the table below:
Student Protection Procedure Sun safety Policy
Managing first aid in the workplace Procedure Inclusive Education Policy
Allegations Against Employees in the Area of Student Protection Procedure Intellectual property and copyright use Procedure
Social media for school and departmental promotion Managing risks in school curriculum activities Procedure
Legislation Policies, Procedures or Guidelines and URL
Work Health & Safety Act 2011 Policy/Procedure Name:
URL:
Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) Policy/Procedure Name:
URL:
Child Protection Act 1991 Policy/Procedure Name:
URL:
Copyright Act 1999 (Qld) Policy/Procedure Name:
URL:
b) Research Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). In a short paragraph (3-4 sentences), explain EEO in your own words to show your understanding of this legislation.
Question 2
Look in Supplementary resources on Connect and locate the industrial award that applies to teacher aides entitled: “EMPLOYEES OF QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS (OTHER THAN PUBLIC SERVANTS) AWARD – STATE 2015”. Search within this document to answer the questions below.
a) In the table below, select the FOUR (4) employment categories for teacher aides in state schools.
(Instructions: Double left click on the square to bring up a dialogue box. Click “checked” and an “X” will appear in the box).
Full time 0
Level 003 0
Part time 0
Specified term (contract) 0
Level 004 0
Ongoing 0
Level 002 0
Temporary (casual) 0
Level 005 0
b) Summarise the THREE (3) stages that apply in 7.2 “EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION – OTHER THAN AWARD MATTERS
Stage 1:
Stage 2:
Stage 3:
Question 3
Look in Supplementary resources on Connect and locate the certified agreement that applies to teacher aides entitled: “DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING TEACHER AIDES’ CERTIFIED AGREEMENT 2018”. Search within this document to answer the questions below.
Question Your response
a) How many sick days per year is a full-time teacher aide entitled to?
b) What is the allowance entitlement for a teacher aide who is attached to and works in a Special Education facility?
c) State the hourly rate for a casual teacher aide at the first pay point in Level TA002.
d) State the hourly rate (salary) for a permanent part-time teacher aide at the first pay point in Level TA002.
e) According to the Certified Agreement, when you have gained employment as a Teacher Aide, who will you speak to in your school to clarify the industrial award conditions or the Certified Agreement?
Question 4
In your own words, write a short paragraph to show your understanding of ‘Duty of Care’ in the school environment.
Describe a workplace example to demonstrate your understanding of “Duty of Care” in your role as a Teacher Aide.
Definition of Duty of Care:
Workplace Example:
Question 5
a) The Queensland Government Code of Conduct for the Queensland Public Service is governed by the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 which outlines the ethical obligations of employees within the Queensland Public Service.
Access the Code of Conduct for the Queensland Public Service to assist in the completion of the following questions.
• Locate and investigate each of the 4 Ethics Principles
• Choose a Value from each Principle that relates to the role of a Teacher Aide
Describe a practical WORKPLACE example of how you, in your role as a Teacher Aide, would abide by each of these Values.
Code of Conduct
Ethics Principles Value
(from Code of Conduct)
(e.g. 1.3)
Workplace Example
1. Integrity and impartiality
2. Promoting the public good
3. Commitment to the system of government
4. Accountability and transparency
b) Read this Scenario
During the last month whilst working in the administration office you have observed a colleague regularly taking home stationery.
Select ONE (1) response to identify what you are required to do according to the Code of
Conduct for the Queensland Public Service
(Instructions: Double left click on the square to bring up a dialogue box. Click “checked” and an “X” will appear in the box).
0 Ignore the situation
0 Speak with the colleague
0 Notify the Principal
0 Report it to the Ethical Standard Unit
Question 6
Read the scenario and answer the questions.
Scenario
You have been on playground duty in the Year 3 area and you have noticed that Fiona always sits by herself. This week a group of girls have been coming up to her, laughing and then running away. Fiona has become upset. Today it happened again and one of the girls pulled Fiona’s glasses off and threw them into the garden. Fiona began to cry and the girls ran off to class just as the bell rang.
Task Your Response
a) List THREE (3) actions of the other students towards Fiona that are concerning. 1.
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b) Describe THREE (3) ways these actions could potentially impact on Fiona 1.
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c) Describe THREE (3) immediate actions would you take to assist and support Fiona 1.
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d) Describe the necessary follow-up actions you would take.
HLTWHS001participate in workplace health and safety
Question 7
Read the scenario and answer the questions.
Scenario
At 11.30am on Tuesday 18th June, Susan Greenfield was teaching the Year 8 Geography lesson at Sunny State College.
Kayla Moffat, a student, was cleaning the whiteboard with whiteboard cleaning fluid and accidentally sprayed the fluid in her eyes. She became very distressed and required first aid.
a) Research online to locate a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for whiteboard cleaning fluid
Task Your Response
i. Describe the symptoms the student may show.
ii. Describe the first aid procedure you would use to remove the cleaner from the student’s eye.
iii. State who you could contact for assistance in this emergency situation.
b) Work Injury/Incident Reports are used for reporting incidents that occur in workplaces. An extract from a typical report has been provided (see next page).
Using the details in the above scenario, complete this extract as though you were the teacher aide who assisted the student with whiteboard cleaning fluid in her eye.
(Instructions: Double left click on the square to bring up a dialogue box. Click “checked” and an “X” will appear in the box).
INCIDENT DETAILS
Date of Incident: Time of Incident: am/pm
Date reported: Time reported: am/pm
Location- Institute/Business unit:
Business address:
Location – specifics (e.g. staff room, Block B)
Description of Incident
Signature (injured person if available):
Nature of injury (tick only one box):
0 Laceration/Abrasion
0 Amputation
0 Bruise
0 Dislocation
0 Strains/Sprains
0 Burns/Scalds
0 Fracture
0 Weld Flash
0 Foreign Body
0 Fume Inhalation
0 Puncture
0 Poisoning/Toxic effects
0 Heat/Cold stress
0 Skin Irritation
0 Infection/Disease
0 Industrial Deafness
0 Psychological Stress
0 Multiple Injuries
0 Other (must specify)
Bodily Location (tick only one box):
0 Head
0 Eye
0 Ear
0 Nose
0 Teeth
0 Neck
0 Arm/Shoulder
0 Hands
0 Finger
0 Chest
0 Back
0 Abdomen
0 Hips
0 Leg
0 Knee
0 Ankle
0 Foot
0 Toe
0 Internal Organs
0 Multiple Locations
0 Unspecified Locations
0 General (e.g. respiratory system, skin
0 Psychological condition
Agency of Injury (tick only one box):
0 Portable power tools
0 Plant-fixed
0 Plant- mobile
0 Manual handling
0 Transport
0 Falling, tripping, slipping
0 Objects falling
0 Striking against
0 Hand tools
0 Projectiles
0 Fire or hot materials
0 Electricity
0 Radiation (inc. weld flash)
0 Vehicle private
0 Vehicle government
0 Chemicals or poisons
0 Repetitive movements
0 Outdoor/Indoor environment 0 Needlestick
0 Contact with biological agent
0 Noise
0 Other (must specify)
0 Workplace management issues
OUTCOME OF INCIDENT
Treatment provided to injured/ill person:
0 Treated by first aid
0 Returned to work/class
0 Referred to Doctor
0 Referred to hospital
0 Unfit for work/returned home
0 Returned to alternative duties
Question 8
Read the scenario and answer the questions.
Scenario
Whilst supervising in the Junior School playground during morning tea you observe the follow accident:
On Tuesday at 10.30am, two Year 3 students ran over to the monkey bars and started climbing. Lewis Brown pushed into Daniel Dawes, who fell off, landing on his left shoulder and grazing his cheek. Daniel was visibly upset and sat nursing his left arm. The classroom teacher, Mrs Bristow, heard the cries and went to assist Daniel. She took him to the First Aid room.
a) State FIVE (5) specific facts from this scenario that you would include in an incident/accident report.
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b) From the information above, identify THREE (3) safety education points that could be discussed with all the students to prevent similar accidents occurring. Consider the specific rules to reinforce positive and safe behaviour.
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Question 9
Read the scenario and answer the questions.
Scenario
Working in a school setting can be demanding and requires you to be alert, healthy and energetic. There will be times when you may experience high levels of stress and anxiety. Stress is a feeling that is created when a person reacts to certain events. It is the body’s way of rising to a challenge and preparing to meet a tough situation. The human body responds to events that provide stress by activating the nervous system and specific hormones. Stress becomes a problem when it starts to affect how a person copes with daily activity. Stress affects people in different ways and among other things, can lead to employee burnout.
a) Describe FIVE (5) causes or contributing factors of stress and/or burnout in the workplace relevant to your role as a Teacher Aide.
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b) Describe FIVE (5) strategies for effectively managing workplace stress and/or reducing burnout as identified in part a).
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c) Explain TWO (2) valid reasons for developing a professional support network.
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CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
Question 10
In your own words explain your understanding of the terms below.
Describe THREE (3) indicators or signs of each abuse that you may encounter in your role as a Teacher Aide.
Term Definition Indicators/signs
a) Physical Abuse:
b) Sexual Abuse:
c) Emotional Abuse:
d) Neglect:
Question 11
Read the following scenario and answer a. to e.
Scenario
Simon Roberts is in the school’s U14 rugby league team coached by Mr Greene (a maths teacher at the school) and they travel to the game on Wednesdays. Simon is a good player and is valued by the team. On Wednesday you are trying to give Simon maths support but he is quite angry and refuses to work.
This behaviour is out of character so you ask, “Simon, what’s wrong?” He doesn’t answer and just flicks his pen on the desk. You prompt him with “Simon, the sooner we get this task done, the sooner you can be off to lunch then on your way to the footy match.” Simon’s says defensively “I don’t want to play with the team anymore!” This surprises you because you know he loves footy. You ask, “Why on earth would you give footy up! I thought you really liked it?” Simon rolls his eyes and continues to flick the pen. You ask, “Has something happened at footy? Do you have an injury?” Simon replies “No, I’m not injured. I just don’t wanna be in a place where Mr Greene can expose himself to me again like last week in the change rooms”.
Task Your Response
a) i. Two Education Queensland procedures are listed here. Identify which ONE of these would apply to the above scenario.
0 Allegations Against Employees in the Area of Student Protection
0 Student Protection
ii. Refer to the two procedures to explain your selection.
b) Describe exactly how you would respond to Simon’s disclosure of abuse by explaining:
i. THREE (3) non-verbal communication techniques you would use:
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ii. How you would reassure Simon
iii. What you would say to Simon to inform him of the reporting process.
c) In the scenario above you may not be able to make a formal report until the end of the school day. Write handwritten notes to show what you would record immediately after speaking with Simon. These notes need to include the essential information that will be used to make a typed report as soon as possible.
─ Consider confidentiality when making your notes
─ Insert an image of your handwritten notes
Insert image of handwritten notes that you have made:
d) i. To whom would you report this incident?
ii. Throughout this process explain in detail how would you maintain confidentiality?
e) Prepare a typed, formal report that could be emailed to the reporting officer above, based on the scenario and your handwritten notes. In this report, carefully consider:
─ all information required to be included
─ professional formatting
─ clear communication
Insert a copy of your report. Insert a copy of your report here
g) Are you legally required to report your concerns about Simon? (Identify your response by placing a cross in the correct box. Yes 0 No 0
Question 12
Read the scenario and complete the table regarding the following information.
Scenario
You have been working with several individuals in the year three class to assist them in developing personal goals for the year. Larissa has written that her goal is to get to school on time. During your discussions with her she has revealed that it is difficult to get to school on time as she needs to feed and dress her five younger brothers and sisters before school. Her exact words are “If I don’t get them ready they will be hungry as mum is still in bed from being drunk”.
Larissa is in Year 3. She has been attending the school in a dirty and smelly state for a couple of months. She often arrives late to school without her lunch. She is constantly seen scratching her head and has a school sore on her knee. Larissa has had a visible cut on her hand for more than a week that now looks very inflamed and swollen.
Complete the table below with regard to the case study.
Task Your Response
Student’s name and year level
Physical Indicators/signs of harm 1.
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Behavioural Indicators/signs of harm 1.
2.
3.
Suspected type of abuse
How would you manage infection control in this scenario?
Summarise all essential information to be reported to the Principal
CHCEDS023 Supervise students outside the classroom
Question 13
Schools have formal processes for identifying potential hazards and managing risks. Consider how the Teacher and Teacher Aide could manage the risks associated with the following scenario.
Complete the Curriculum Risk Assessment Planner (below) for them.
Scenario
The local Council has invited a group of Year 4 students to the annual Anzac Day commemoration. Teacher John and teacher aide Kerry will escort 10 students to the Council Chambers for the ceremony at 10:00 am on 23 April, followed by morning tea in the adjoining public park with Council dignitaries.
The group will travel to the ceremony by bus but will walk back to the school after the morning tea. Their return journey will require walking through the public park, crossing one road that does not have a pedestrian crossing and entering the school grounds via the oval.
Among the 10 students attending the ceremony, Jean and Ricky will present short speeches; Amy has a physical disability and uses walking sticks as aids but uses a wheelchair for longer journeys; Sam has history of running away when placed in stressful situations such as unexpected routine changes and Paul has a severe allergy to nuts. He cannot come into contact with nuts or products containing nuts and must carry an Epi-pen at all times.
The school’s excursion policy means a risk assessment form must be completed prior to the event. Research and access the Curriculum Activity Risk Management Guidelines to help John and Kerry assess the risks associated with this excursion.
Curriculum Risk Assessment Planner
Supervisor/s:
Students:
Activity description:
Activity date:
Summary of Hazards/Risks
Hazard Location Likelihood
Rare to Almost Certain Consequence
Insignificant to Critical Risk Level
Example:
Crossing the road without a designated crossing Return to school Possible Extreme High
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Additional considerations for the group taking into account all students in the scenario:
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Question 14
a) What potential risks would a teacher and teacher aide need to be aware of in each of the following outside-the-classroom scenarios?
Complete the table by identifying the potential risks in each scenario and suggest ways to manage the risks associated with each one.
Scenarios Potential Risks Risk Management Strategies
Example Fishing net and papier maché sea creatures hanging across a veranda where regular student and staff foot traffic passes. • Injury to face and eyes due to the height of the display
• Clothing, hair or objects being carried could be caught in the display Relocate the display to the veranda wall where it will not hinder traffic.
1. Supervising a cricket game at lunch time with Year 4s
2. Cooking class with Year 2s
3. Year 5s playing a ball game un the covered area while Prep students are still eating lunch in the area
4. Year 6 students finishing rocket science experiment in the playground when morning tea begins
5. Long jump practice with a group of Year 3s while non-participants watch
b) To whom would you report an existing or potential hazard in the school grounds?
Question 15
Select ONE correct answer for each of the following questions:
(Double left click on the correct box and a dialogue box pops up. Click “checked” and OK and an X appears in the box)
a) Which risk management strategy would a teacher aide use on playground duty when a Year 1 student begins to climb over the front fence?
0 Respond immediately with a reminder of school rules and expectations
0 Remove the students from the playground
0 Ignore the behaviour
0 Ask the students to sit down and think about the action of their classmate.
b) Which risk management principle is NOT applicable while supervising students outside the classroom?
0 Identify all hazards in the workplace
0 Ignore safety as it is the role of the principal
0 Assess the risk of each hazard
0 Control or manage the risk.
c) When supervising students during a learning activity in the playground, which additional information would NOT be appropriate?
0 Individual Education Plan
0 Behaviour Management Plan
0 Action plan for Anaphylaxis
0 Parents’ marital status.
d) What reporting would be required if a prep student fell over and grazed her knee during a game while you were on playground duty?
0 You would not bother to report it
0 Complete an incident report and inform the parent
0 Email all staff
0 Tell the principal.
e) What is the teacher aide’s responsibility when supervising students on bus duty?
0 The teacher aide must have a hat and a water bottle to prevent dehydration
0 Ensure that the teacher aide completes his/her weekly hours
0 Anticipate potential risks and hazards for all students
0 Ensure all students run around as a form of exercise.
Question 16
Read the scenario and answer the questions.
Scenario
By the time the school bell rang for the day, Teacher Aide Linda had been asked to assist a child who wasn’t feeling well, deliver a piece of broken equipment back to the library, help a parent find a lost item of his daughter’s clothing and move resources off her table to make way for a display. These tasks were in addition to her usual morning routine.
On her way to the classroom to begin work with a group of Year 6 students, Linda came across a glass louvre in the toilet block that was cracked and but remains in its mounting. In her hurry to collect the students on time, she realised she had left the box of necessary equipment for the activity in the pile of resources hastily moved off her table.
Feeling quite overwhelmed, Linda arrived to collect the group to find that there was no teacher present and three Year 6 students arguing loudly over a ruler that had been broken.
a) Identify THREE (3) stressors for Linda.
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b) Prioritise the order in which Linda should deal with her responsibilities (1 to 3, with 1 being highest priority).
Responsibility Priority
Broken louvre
Student argument
Forgotten equipment
c) Explain the reasons for your chosen order of priority.