CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children

CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children
Assessment
To achieve a competent result for this unit you must satisfactorily complete all the assessments
requirements listed below.
Assessments for this unit are as follows:
Assessment Number Type of Assessment Description and location
Assessment 1 Short
Questions/Multiple
Choice
Questions/True or
False
There are short questions found in this booklet.
You will be given the opportunity to respond to each
question in your own words in a written format. In
special cases you may respond verbally.
Assessment 2 Case
studies/Scenarios
There are Case studies/scenarios in this booklet. Read
the case studies given and answer the questions that
follow. Use your own words in answering these case
studies.
Assessment 3 Research Activity There are research activities found in this booklet. You
are required to research the topic and respond to each
question in your own words in a written format. In
special cases you may respond verbally.
Assessment 4 Personal/Reflective
Journal
Instructions for the journal are in the supervised work
placement booklet
Assessment 5 Third Party
Observation
Will be performed by the workplace supervisor while the
student is on Work Placement.
Assessment 6 Work Place
Observation
Your workplace supervisor observes you in the work
place setting demonstrating the practical application of
the skills and knowledge that you have gained in relation
to these units. Your supervisor is required to observe
you performing tasks in the workplace using the
checklist provided in the third party report. During the
observation your assessor will make a judgment as to
whether you have met the required skill level for the
qualification, or if further practice is required.
Instructions and checklist for work placement are in the
supervised work placement booklet. When an assessor is
unable to visit the workplace they shall liaise with your
workplace supervisor to confirm your ability to perform
the tasks as part of the training package.
Assessment 7 Portfolio In your portfolio you should collect information relevant
to the unit such as the Children’s Developmental Stages,
Playground policies etc.

Instructions to the Student
Please read all the information given to you before you start any assessment task. If you do not
understand some or all of the questions, please ask your trainer/assessor for assistance.
Attempt to answer ALL questions in your own words on the assessment paper provided. The questions
are designed to assess your understanding of the unit as well as your underpinning knowledge. To
satisfactorily complete this assessment task you are required to complete the whole assessment. To do
this you will need to answer all questions correctly and demonstrate you have achieved the required
knowledge to industry standards. This assessment is intended to be fair and flexible. If you feel that we
should change any aspect of this assessment to be fair, equitable or flexible, immediately contact your
assessor who will attempt to make alternative arrangements.
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Assessment Tasks Outcome
Unit: CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children
Student ID: Click here to enter text.
Student Name: Click here to enter text.
Assessors Feedback
Assessors: Please return this cover sheet to the student with assessment results and feedback. A copy
must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence.
Tasks included in submission
Assessment
Tasks
Title Satisfactory/
Not yet
satisfactory
Assessor
Signature
Date Re-submission
Satisfactory/ Not
yet satisfactory
Short Questions Assessment 1
Case Study 1-4 Assessment 2
Research
Activity 1
Assessment 3
Satisfactory Not Yet Satisfactory
Assessor Signed: Assessor Name: Date:
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Assessment 1
Short Questions
1. What are the key factors related to Quality Area 2 that promote children’s health, safety and
wellbeing?
 Refer to www.acecqa.gov.au “Guide to the National Quality Standard. ACT: Commonwealth
of Australia” page 48
The key factors related to quality area 2 are chronic and acute injuries, hygiene and diseases,
habits and impending social, personal and environmental risks to a child.
2. Match the National Quality Standard Elements below to the correct descriptor:
Element 2.1.1 Each child’s health needs are supported.
Element 2.1.2 Each child’s comfort is provided for and there are appropriate opportunities to meet each
child’s need for sleep, rest and relaxation.
Element 2.1.3 Effective hygiene practices are promoted and implemented.
Element 2.1.4 Steps are taken to control the spread of infectious diseases and to manage injuries and
illness, in accordance with recognised guidelines.
Element 2.2.2 Physical activity is promoted through planned and spontaneous experiences and is
appropriate for each child.
Element 2.3.1 Children are adequately supervised at all times.
Element 2.3.2 Every reasonable precaution is taken to protect children from harm and any hazard likely
to cause injury.
Element 2.3.3 Plans to effectively manage incidents and emergencies are developed in consultation
with relevant authorities, practised and implemented.
National Quality Standard Elements Descriptor National Quality
Standard
Implement a range of practices for both Educators and children to Element 2.2.3
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minimise the risk of accidental injuries and the spread of infectious
disease.
Implement effective hygiene practices to minimize the risk of the
spread of infectious diseases and ensuring good health and ensure
high standards of hygiene.
Element 2.1.3
The environment is monitored to minimise potential hazards. Element 2.2.1
Encouraging children to participate in a wide range of age-appropriate
physical activities.
Element 2.1.2
Healthy lifestyles are encouraged and children are supported to take
increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing.
Element 2.1.3
Systems are in place to ensure incidents and emergencies are
managed calmly and effectively
Element 2.2.2
Educators implement sound supervision practices that reflect the age,
stage and abilities of children.
Element 2.2.1
Meet the individual comfort and welfare needs of children in relation
to daily routines, such as rest, sleep, dressing and toileting/nappy
changing. Element 2.1.1
3. In the ‘Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011’, what is the approved service
required to do if there is an outbreak of an infectious disease?
During outbreak of infectious disease in education and care service, the approved service
provider should ensure that the reasonable steps are taken prior, in order to prevent the
infectious disease spread in service. Otherwise there will be a penalty of 2000 dollars.
4. a.The policy states that in the event of fire, staff will use the RACE procedure recommended by
the fire service. What are the four RACE procedures?
Remove – remove everyone from the immediate danger.
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