Knowledge Assessment for Workplace Effectiveness CHCLEG001_CHCPRT001_CHCECE009

This knowledge assessment covers workplace effectiveness for CHCLEG001_CHCPRT001_CHCECE009. It includes identifying codes, practices, or pieces of legislation that apply in the workplace, understanding how legislation impacts upon the daily workings of the service, and early childhood education frameworks.

Learners Assessment Guide
Workplace Effectiveness
CHCLEG001_CHCPRT001_CHCECE009
Knowledge Questions

Project Coversheet
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Academia Australia, and
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accept the right of Academia Australia to investigate suspected plagiarism, and to act
in accordance with the policy and procedure I have read.
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ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

 You must achieve a satisfactory outcome for each of the required criteria of this
assessment to be deemed satisfactory for this assessment. You must achieve a
satisfactory result for the assessments for this unit of competency to achieve a
competent result for the unit. If one or more of the assessment results are not
satisfactory, you will be Not Yet Competent for this unit.
 You may follow the Assessment Appeals process in the Student Handbook
(www.academia21.com) if you are not satisfied with:
o the assessment result; or
o the way an assessment was carried out by your trainer; or
o the conditions or structure of the assessment
The student handbook has the steps for reassessment if you receive a Not Yet
Competent mark and do not want to appeal.
Reasonable adjustment for assessment
Where students have highlighted Language, Literacy and Numeracy issues reasonable
adjustment to the assessment can be made. Should you receive a ‘Not Yet Competent’ or
‘Resubmit’ result for the assessment you will be given the opportunity to re-submit your
assessment work with any amendments requested by your trainer.
The adjustment may include actions such as:
• Student demonstrating knowledge through verbal discussion to identify correct
answers
• Student demonstrating knowledge through applied skills
• Allowing additional time relating to disability
• Through consultation amending assessment timeframes
• Assistance in the form of the training location to allow easier access
• Accessing relevant equipment or aids to assist the student
• Adjustments to the assessment methods to cater for any special needs (without
effecting the integrity of the outcome)
If a student requests or is identified as requiring reasonable adjustment to the training
and assessment process a detailed training and assessment plan including timetables, notes
regarding the required adjustments, and any related communications regarding the
adjustments must be maintained in the students file.
The RTO Manager must review and authorise any request for ‘reasonable adjustment’ to
ensure that any adjustments and resulting outcomes are not affecting the integrity of the
training and assessment process.
Location of and completion timeframes for assessment
The location of the assessment will depend upon the nature of the assessment. Direct
observation of student’s skills will be assessed in the practical commercial kitchens at
Academia, the timeframes for these assessments will be related to the scheduled times of
the practical classes. Other assessments such as; role plays, in class activities,
presentations and written tests will be conducting in the classroom. The timeframes and due
dates for these assessments, as well as any reports, projects or research projects, are
documented in the stage outlines. Stage outlines are handed out at the beginning of each
term.

KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT
1. Identify the codes, practices, or pieces of legislation that apply in
the workplace. Select the best answer for the given descriptions
below.
a. Sets benchmarks for the quality of education and care services,
against which an approved service will be assessed and rated:
National Quality Standards
Education and Care Services National Law
ECA Code of Ethics
b. Provides for a number of children’s rights that must be upheld by
the staff of an education and care providing facility:
ECA Code of Ethics
The National Regulations
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
c. A set of statements outlining values of the profession that sets up
the appropriate and expected behaviour of educators and carers:
National Quality Standards
Education and Care Services National Law
ECA Code of Ethics
d. Learning framework that guides educators in developing quality
programs for children, and assists services to provide young
children with opportunities to maximise their potential and develop
a foundation for future success in learning:
The National Regulations
The Early Years Learning Framework
National Quality Standards

2. In the spaces provided, write T if the given statement is true and F
if it is false.
T
i. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the
Child (CRC) sets out the basic rights of children and
the obligations of governments to fulfil those rights.
T
ii. By law, children must be allowed time to play because
it helps develop a wide range of skills, like problem-
solving and working with a group.
F iii. One of the four fundamental principles of the CRC is to
make sure children get high marks in school.
T iv. The National Quality Standards is one of the
components of the National Legislative Framework.
F v. At school, nobody else is responsible for the protection
of the children other than their classroom teachers.
T
vi. Children must not be verbally abused by educators or
staff members of an education and care service facility
when they misbehave.
F
vii. Staff members who are not teachers in an education
and care service facility are not covered by Education
and Care Services National Regulations’ Regulation 84.
T viii. It is the right of the child to have their opinions taken
into account when making decisions.

(Continued from Question 2)
F
ix. It is important that children with disabilities are
separated from other children early on so that they will
learn to cope with how harshly the community will
treat them when they are older.
T
x. It is important to teach children to be welcoming of
other children who come from different cultures and
ethnicities.
T
xi. Breaching the stipulations of the CRC, the National
Legislative Framework, Education and Care Services
National Regulations, and other pieces of legislation
regarding children’s education and care services may
have legal implications for the offender.
T
xii. Sometimes, ethical issues are legal issues as well.
Hence, breaching certain codes of ethics may have
legal implications for the offender.
T
xiii. Staff of all Education and Care facilities in Australia are
required to be aware of and understand the principles
contained in the ECA Code of Ethics.
T
xiv. One of the rights of children, according to the CRC, is
that they must be able to relax, play and meet with
other groups of children, as long as this does not harm
others or stop others from enjoying their rights.

3. Select the four (4) statements below that uphold a person’s rights,
according to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
i. Parents must ensure their children have high marks at
school, so they have good jobs in the future.
ii. Parents may choose what kind of education their
children will receive and where they will receive it.
iii. Parents must send their children to private school.
iv. Children must be recognised as persons before the law.
v. Children must be given whatever they want, whenever
they want it.
vi. A child’s privacy must be respected.
vii. Children may be given passports, which bear their
nationality.
viii. It is not important for children to have nationalities
since it is their parents making all the decisions.

4. Understanding how legislation impacts upon the daily workings of
the service is an important part of being an early childhood
educator and carer.
Match the workplace task with its overarching legislation (listed
below) by writing the corresponding CAPITAL LETTER of the
legislation in the space provided.
A. Privacy Act 1988
B. Family Law Reform Act 1995
C. Racial Discrimination Act 1975
D. Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011
E. Child Protection Act
F. NQF (Education and Care Services National Law 2010 and the National Regulations)
WHSA,
2011
i. Each day, you perform safety checks of the equipment/
environment used.
CPA ii. You report any indicators of child abuse to your
supervisor.
PA,
1988 iii. You always ensure children’s records are stored securely.
FLR,
1995 iv. You ensure all parenting orders are followed carefully.
NQF v. You are always careful to ensure that the appropriate
educator-child ratio is maintained.
RDA,
1975
vi. You are always careful to treat all clients and co-workers
equitably.

5. There are several different frameworks that guide your conduct as
an early childhood educator and carer. Answer the following
questions about early childhood education frameworks.
a. Where must copies of Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early
Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and My Time, Our Place:
Framework for School Age Care (FSAC) be located, to be accessible
to educators? Select one (1).
Educators can only access copies online
Copies must be located at the centre
Educators must be given their own copy by the centre
b. All states/territories except Victoria now follow the EYLF and the
FASC. What is the name of the framework implemented in Victoria?
Write the full name below:
VICTORIAN EARLY YEARS LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
FRAMEWORK
c. Children and families are stakeholders in the development of
policies and procedures in an education and care centre. True or
false?
True
False
d. In each state, a Regulatory Authority will be responsible for
administering the National Quality Framework, including
approving, monitoring and quality assessing services. Identify the
State or Territory Regulator in your current location:
Your state or
territory:
Victoria Melbourne
Regulator: Australian Education and Care Quality
Authority (ACECQA).

6. Which framework is the most suitable for the following
descriptions? In the space provided, write the answer of your
choice:
 EYLF – Early Years Learning Framework
 FSAC – My Time, Our Place: Framework for School Age Care
in Australia
 VEYLF – Victorian Early Years Development Framework
 3 – applicable to all three frameworks
Guidance: All descriptions are written in singular form, but may
pertain to all three frameworks.
FSAC
i. This framework is suitable if you are in charge of
organising activities for a group of children ranging
from 6 to 9 years old.
EYLF
ii. This framework is suitable if you are planning a
‘natural environment’ station in the garden of the
centre, aimed at promoting respect for the
environment within a group of children aged 3 to 4
years old.
3
iii. This framework is approved under the National
Quality Framework and shares the same five
learning outcomes agreed by all Australian
governments as important for children’s
development.
VEYLF
iv. This framework is intended to support the work of
all early childhood professionals in a specific state
and focuses on a slightly different set of
practice/principles.

7. List three (3) pieces of legislation that specify the favourable
employment conditions in line with your role as an Early Childhood
Educator.
i. Fair work Act 2009
ii. Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011
iii. Accident Compensation (work cover insurance) Act 1993

8. In the spaces provided, write T if the given statement is true and F
if it is false.
T
i. Reflection, critical self-study, and continuing
professional development are means of upholding the
provisions of Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics
2006 relating to your role as a professional.
T ii. Diligent documentation while conducting research is
part of the Childhood Australia Code of Ethics 2006.
T iii. Continuing professional education would guarantee a
higher position in the early childhood profession.
T
iv. Continuing professional education is one example of
ethical practice to uphold standards of the early
childhood profession.
T v. Centres are legally required to provide a safe place for
educators to work.
T
vi. If you are a new employee at a centre, your induction
should occur on your first day, where you will be
introduced to the centre’s policies, procedures,
responsibilities, evacuation points, toilets, accessible
areas etc.

9. Below is an example of an early childhood education and care
provider, Sparkling Stars Childcare Centre. Match these Sparkling
Stars policies and the information they provide by writing the
corresponding letter in the spaces provided:
A. Immunisation, Medication and Management of Illness Policy
B. Health and Hygiene Policy
C. Guiding Children’s Behaviour Policy
D. Grievance Policy
E. Sun Care Policy
F. Access and Equity
You can find the Sparkling Stars Childcare Centre’s policies on their
website. Click on the link below while holding the Control key to
access the site:
Sparkling Stars Policies and Procedures
Policy Policy contents
Guiding
Children’s
Behaviour
Policy
i. Outlines exclusion guidelines
Grievan
ce
Policy
ii. Specifies process for staff to lodge a complaint
Sun Care
Policy iii. Specifies times to avoid outdoor play
Immunisation,
Medication
and
Management
of Illness
iv. Outlines service’s accepted behaviour management
strategies

Policy
Health and
Hygiene
Policy
v. Sets out optimum procedure and times for staff and
children to wash hands
Access and
Equity vi. Equity, equality, and inclusion

10. Go to Sparkling Stars’ main page by clicking on the link below
while holding the Control key:
Sparkling Stars Home PageAnswer the following questions.
a. What is Sparkling Stars’ mission statement?
To provide quality care and early education
To combine modern play equipment with natural
surroundings
To realise each child’s full potential
b. What is the philosophy behind Sparkling Stars’ mission statement?
It is important to be easily accessible to the community.
Each child is unique and must be encouraged to shine.
The environment is very important.
c. Read Sparkling Stars’ Organisational Chart, found on the same
page.
If you were one of the assistants in the Toddler Room, who would
your supervisor be?
Layla Kemp
Jan Grant
Sara Nock
d. To whom should Lucinda Backhouse report any internal issues?
Layla Kemp
Jan Grant
Sara Nock

11. Identify whether or not the given descriptions are indicators of
abuse that require immediate appropriate action. Check the box
beside the statement if it is an indication of abuse.
i. The child or young person is unable to explain an
injury, or explanations given are inconsistent, vague, or
bizarre.
ii. The child has a cut on their finger.
iii. The child or young person is unusually frightened of a
parent or carer, or is afraid to go home.
iv. The child did not get their favourite toy for their
birthday.
v. The parent or caretaker constantly criticises, threatens,
belittles, insults, or rejects the child or young person
with no evidence of love, support, or guidance.
vi. The child wears hand-me-down clothes and has no new
outfits.
vii. The child shows signs of malnutrition, begging, stealing
or hoarding food.
viii. The child shows fear of being alone with a particular
person.
ix. The child implies that they are required to keep
secrets.
x. The child has more friends of the same sex.

12. Identify whether or not the given scenarios are dynamics of
abuse. If they are, indicate if these are abuse to age, gender,
disability, culture, or sexuality.
a. Maria is four years old. Her aunt often reminds her that if she tells
anyone that her aunt is secretly taking items from their house, she
will “get into a lot of trouble.” Maria believes her aunt and will lie to
her mother when asked where the missing items are.
Is this a dynamic of abuse?
Yes
No
If yes, what is the aunt
abusing?
Maria’s age
Maria’s gender
Maria’s disability
Maria’s culture
Maria’s sexuality
b. Joshua is six years old. He loves eating sweets like chocolates and
candy, and he often tries to escape doing homework. In effect, his
mum has stopped buying him sweets, and only allows him to play
games and watch television after he has finished doing all his
homework. Joshua is upset by this.
Is this a dynamic of abuse?
Yes
No
If yes, what is the mum
abusing?
Joshua’s age
Joshua’s gender
Joshua’s disability
Joshua’s culture
Joshua’s sexuality

c. Jae Han is seven years old. His family just moved to Australia from
Korea. He does not speak very much English, so his classmates are
teaching him the English words for some school items.
Is this a dynamic of abuse?
Yes
No
If yes, what are the classmates
abusing?
Jae Han’s age
Jae Han’s gender
Jae Han’s disability
Jae Han’s culture
Jae Han’s sexuality
d. Paul is a wheelchair-bound child. He is a kind boy, so the community
treats him kindly as well. Despite being a sickly child, Paul’s father
insists on bringing him out on errands even if he is not feeling well
so that he can use the handicap parking at different establishments.
Is this a dynamic of abuse?
Yes
No
If yes, what is Paul’s father
abusing?
Paul’s age
Paul’s gender
Paul’s disability
Paul’s culture
Paul’s sexuality

e. Alyssa is a seven-year-old girl. Her mother is a very figure-conscious
woman who was popular among the boys in her class during her
younger years. Whenever Alyssa wants to eat sweets for snacks and
dessert, her mother would often make comments like, “Don’t eat too
much. You’ll get fat and not have a boyfriend when you’re older” or
“Boys only like slim girls.” This scares Alyssa and compels her not to
eat sweets.
Is this a dynamic of abuse?
Yes
No
If yes, what is Alyssa’s mother
abusing?
Alyssa’s age
Alyssa’s gender
Alyssa’s disability
Alyssa’s culture
Alyssa’s sexuality
f. George is being raised by parents to be vegan. At some parties, the
hosts find it a hassle to prepare vegan-friendly food for George, but
the children enjoy his company. To remedy this, the parents of his
friends simply tell George that the foods they serve are vegan
because no meat is in it, despite having animal products like butter
and milk. They tell him that it only counts if it’s actual meat.
Is this a dynamic of abuse?
Yes
No
If yes, what are the parents
abusing?
George’s age
George’s gender
George’s disability
George’s culture
George’s sexuality

13. Answer the following questions about abuse.
a. True or False:
The psychological or cognitive vulnerability of children with
disability may put them at a higher risk of child abuse.
True
False
b. True or false:
Harm on children can possibly lead to their inability to have healthy
relationships.
True
False
c. Is it true that child abuse doesn’t happen in ‘good’ families?
Yes
No
d. You are one of the educators at an early childhood education centre.
You notice one of the children frequently has new bruises on his
body. When asked about it, the boy tries to avoid answering the
question. During art class, his drawing suggests that his father hits
him when he has consumed alcohol. Should you confront the father?
Yes
No
e. What is one possible explanation for the correct answer to the
previous question?
Confronting the father will make him stop the abuse.
Confronting the father could place the boy at risk of further
harm.
Confronting the father could get you arrested.
Confronting the father will embarrass the boy.

14. Identify two (2) pieces of child protection legislation that apply
to your current State or Territory.
Current State or
Territory:
Victoria Melbourne
Relevant Legislation (2): i. The Family Law Act 1975
ii. The Child Protection Act 1999 i
15. In the spaces provided, write T if the statement about the duty
of care is true and F if it is false.
T
i. Early childhood educators are legally obliged to protect
their students from foreseeable harm, infection, and
injury.
F ii. Duty of care only applies to school teachers.
T iii. The actions of someone who does not exercise their duty
of care are considered negligent.
T iv. A very high degree of care is owed to children because
they have a limited capacity to care for themselves.
T v. Keeping your knowledge and skills up to date is one way
of fulfilling your duty of care.
F vi. Neglect is not a form of abuse because the child is not
physically harmed.

16. Identify if the following issues are legal issues or ethical issues.
In the spaces provided, write L if the given example is a legal issue
and E if it is an ethical issue.
E
i. Promising a child something you cannot keep
You promise a child that his parents will give him his
favourite toy if he has high grades, but the parents do
not deliver this promise.
L
ii. Physically hurting a child
You grab a child by the shoulders and shake them when
they repeatedly disobey your classroom rules.
L
iii. Breach of confidence
You tell your colleagues the family problems your
student has told you in confidence.
E
iv. Favouring some children over others
You tell one of the little girls she is the prettiest one in
the class, even though this has no bearings on any
judgement or assessments relating to her or other
children in the class.
L
v. Neglect
You do not give a child first aid when he cuts his finger
during an arts and crafts session because he did not
listen to your instructions the first time.
E
vi. Asking children for favours
You ask for food from children when you see they have
brought snacks that you like.

17. Which among the following best shows the difference between a
human need and a human right? Select one (1).
i. All human rights are human needs.
ii. Human needs are tangible and intangible possessions
that humans will not survive without, like food and
water.
Human rights are tangible and intangible possessions
that humans are entitled to by virtue of being human.
iii. Human needs are people’s tangible needs, like food and
water.
Human rights are people’s intangible needs, like
freedom of expression.
iv. Human needs are available for free from the earth.
Human rights are given by the government.
18. Which two (2) statements about the dignity of risk are true?
Check the boxes of the correct answers.
i. The dignity of risk is a child’s right to experience
potential failure, as this helps them develop certain
aspects of growth.
ii. Dignity of risk is only for parents to bestow on their
children, as schools and learning facilities should be
safe environments.
iii. Dignity of risk is reserved for older children who can
make sounder decisions than pre-school aged children.

iv. Dignity of risk upholds the child’s self-worth.

19. Select three (3) statements below that are true about trauma-
informed care.
i. Trauma-informed care is a pre-set system of care
protocols for children that suffer trauma.
ii. Trauma-informed care systems prepare individually
flexible plans and approaches in collaboration with the
client.
iii. Trauma-informed care systems are specifically
designed for parents to deal with their children who
have gone through a traumatic experience.
iv. Trauma-informed care systems involve intrusive
interrogation, but it is necessary for the resolution of
trauma.
v. As an education and care provider, your nominated
supervisor should be immediately notified in case you
identify or are informed of any children that have
suffered trauma.
vi. As an education and care provider, you must provide
trauma-informed care and act on the issue by
immediately calling the appropriate child welfare
agencies.
vii. Collaborating with or reporting to appropriate
agencies, such as child welfare, in cases where children
experience traumatic events is important.
viii. It is important to remove the child from their home
right away if one suspects the child is suffering from
trauma.

20. As education and care service provider, what are some ways to
respond to legal and ethical issues concerning children under your
care?
Select four (4).
i. Follow organisational protocol for responding to
specific issues.
ii. Threaten the child, so they would disclose more
information on the matter
iii. Always listen to and support the child, and thank them
for helping you to understand their situation.
iv. Do not make promises you cannot keep.
v. Promise the child that everything will be okay so that
they will feel better.
vi. Make your own investigation on the matter.
vii. Disclose the issue to colleagues even those who are not
involved, so they may tell their students about the
issue.
viii. Maintain a calm appearance.

21. In the spaces provided, write T if the given statement is true
and F if it is false.
T
i. In order to work together effectively, team members
must be open to discussing other people’s suggestions
and opinions.
T
ii. If the team decides that a particular suggestion is not
practical or worth pursuing, it is important that the
team member is made to feel that the team have
actively listened and given it fair consideration, before
deciding against it.
T
iii. Policies and procedures in an education and care
centre are generally developed and revised in
consultation with all stakeholders.
F
iv. If the team decides that a particular suggestion is not
practical or worth pursuing, it is important to move
forward to the next suggestion as soon as possible.
T
v. Policies and procedures that are in the development or
revision stages are provided to families, staff and
management to comment on, which are then used in
discussions in formulating the new or revised policy
and procedures.
F
vi. Ultimately, it must be the supervisor that makes all the
decisions, policies, and protocols, regardless of team
input.

22. Select six (6) statements below that are true.
i. When conducting research that involves gathering data
from or about children, it is important that the data is
gathered with informed consent.
ii. When conducting research that involves gathering data
from or about children, it is important that the data is
gathered as discreetly as possible.
iii. When using a centre’s services, the client also has no
responsibility towards the centre, as they are paying for
their services.
iv. When using a centre’s services, the client also has a
responsibility to give feedback to the centre.
v. National Regulations require services to develop a
combination of systems which record children’s
attendance in school.
vi. In Northern Territory, Queensland and New South
Wales, centres for children over preschool age are no
longer required to record individual children’s
development. However, centres must still document the
development of the educational program.
vii. Interviews and third-party reports are more important
than school records when gathering evidence.

(Continued from Question 22)
viii. All decisions involving children must be made based on
their best interest and must uphold their human rights.
ix. The rights of children are more important than the
rights of adults.
x. It is important that the rights of all stakeholders are
considered and upheld when making decisions.

23. In the spaces provided, write B if the statements describe how
you, as an early childhood education assistant, can keep
practitioner-client boundaries. There are four (4) correct
statements. Leave the other spaces blank if the statement is
incorrect.
i. Do not speak to your clients beyond class hours.
B ii. Speak to clients in a way that upholds their dignity.
iii. Speak to your clients as if they are superior to you.
B iv. Information about a child is kept private and shared
only according to legal and organisational directions.
B v. Follow through with any commitments you have made
with the client.
vi. Use euphemisms when speaking to your clients, so that
they will not feel bad if they must hear something
undesirable.
B vii. The emotional safety of the child must be upheld
throughout your working relationship with them and
their families.
viii. Do not make any commitments to the client or child
whatsoever.
Student is satisfactory for this assessment task: Yes Not Yet
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Trainer’s Signature Date