The Student Assessment Guide and Learning Plan describes the evidence required to be competent in this unit.
You can track your progress by comparing it against unit requirements and at every stage of your learning and study. You can also get support from your iTAFE mentor and adviser.
Study Guide
There are many ways that you might choose to make your way through the unit. The diagram and suggested sessions (below) will help to plan your learning through the Facilitate compliance in an education and care service unit. The sessions outlined below are a suggestion only - you may have another way that you prefer to study.
Topic 1 - Interpret the National Quality Framework (Blue tiles)
This includes:- National Quality Framework (NQF)
- National Quality Standard (NQS)
- How the National Quality Standard works
- Assessment and Rating process ACECQA guides the implementation of the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care nationally and ensures consistency in delivery. - See more at: http://www.acecqa.gov.au/welcome/how-we-work#sthash.WPrJh2In.dpufACECQA guides the implementation of the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care nationally and ensures consistency in delivery. - See more at: http://www.acecqa.gov.au/welcome/how-we-work#sthash.WPrJh2In.dpuf
A few points to think about for your blog:
Why is it important for Australia to have a National Quality Framework? What benefits will children gain from this?
Is the Assessment and Rating process valid? What are the pros and cons of this process?
Topic 2 - Facilitating self assessment (pink tiles)
This includes:
- Getting the service ready for NQS
- How assessment occurs again the NQS
- Self assessment practices
- The cycle of self assessment
- Reflecting on practice
A few points to think about for your blog:
What strategies would you use as a Director to engage your staff in self assessment?
If you have had experience in this process, share your ideas on what worked successfully and tips to avoid?
Topic 3 - Facilitating a Quality improvement Plan (Purple tiles)
This includes:
- How to write a Quality Improvement Plan
- Quality ratings overview
- Tips on checking your Quality Improvement Plan
A few points to think about for your blog:
If you were writing a Quality Improvement Plan, what would be some important strategies you would use?
Topic 4 - Co-ordinating the service for a visit (Orange tiles)
This includes:
- How to co-ordinate a visit
- Pursuing best practice
- Stories of assessment - shared stories from services about their experiences
- Reflecting on assessment and rating processes
A few points to think about for your blog:
If you were Director of a service, what steps would you take to ensure that staff are prepared and ready for the assessment and rating visit?
How important is it for the team to reflect after the assessment and rating visit?
Would you like to attend some online courses for this unit?
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