CHC50121 Diploma: Early Childhood Education Workplacement Cycle B

This document comprises the work placement logbook and project portfolio for the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, specifically for Cycle B. It includes an introduction to work placement, outlining its importance in providing practical experience and applying theory in the early childhood sector. The document details the roles and responsibilities of the workplace supervisor, the student, the ALG coordinator, and the workplace assessor. It also includes an attendance log to record the mandatory 300 hours of work placement across four study cycles, assessment cover sheets, and assessment information. Furthermore, it features project portfolios, reflective journals, and supervisor reports for units CHCECE041, CHCECE049, and CHCECE044, focusing on maintaining a safe and healthy environment, embedding environmental responsibility, and facilitating compliance in children's education and care services.

CHC50121
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and
Care

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction to workplacement 4
Roles and responsibilities 6
Induction to the workplace 8
Attendance log 9
Assessment cover sheet 14
Assessment information 15
Assessment Outline - (Cycle B) 18
Assessment 3A: Project Portfolio (CHCECE041) 19
Assessment 3A: Reflective Journal 21
Assessment 3A: Supervisor Report 45
Assessment 3B: Project Portfolio (CHCECE049) 47
Assessment
3B: Reflective
Project Portfolio
Workplacement Logbook
Support and partnerships in early childhood
education – Cycle B

Journal 49
Assessment 3B: Supervisor Report 70
Assessment 3C: Project Portfolio (CHCECE044) 72
Assessment 3C: Reflective Journal 73
Assessment 3C: Supervisor Report 120
Introduction to workplacement
Work placement is a critical component of this course and assists students in
being job-ready with a strong emphasis on “learning by doing” and a focus on
gaining first-hand knowledge by working in the early childhood sector. The
work placement component of this course is designed to provide students with
the opportunity, and the means, to:
• Apply theory to professional practice
• Practice required workplace skills
• Collect performance evidence requirements for each unit,
requiring a demonstration of competence in the workplace
Workplacement for CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
consists of workplace learning and assessment activities and the completion
of 300 hours in total, across four cycles of study.
The 15 units in CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care all have a
practical assessment. The following table outlines how and where the practical
assessment will be conducted:
Cycle
:
Unit Code: Unit name: Practical
Assessment:
A BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence In class simulation

A BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments In class simulation
A BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness In class simulation
A CHCPRP003 Reflect and improve on own professional
practice
Workplacement Cycle A
B CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for
children
Workplacement Cycle B
B CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service
operations
Workplacement Cycle B
B CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education
and care service
Workplacement Cycle B
B CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s
learning
Workplacement Cycle D
B CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all
children
Workplacement Cycle D
B CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and
behaviour in children
Workplacement Cycle D
C CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and
care curriculum
Workplacement Cycle D
C CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children Workplacement Cycle D
C CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice Individual research
project
C CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families Workplacement Cycle C
C CHCECEC04
2
Foster holistic early childhood learning,
development and wellbeing
Workplacement Cycle D
Assessment Tasks to be assessed in the workplace – Cycle B
The table below lists the units and tasks that will be assessed in the
workplace during this study cycle. You are strongly encouraged to
practice and seek the support of your class trainer and workplace
supervisor before attempting these assessments.
Units of competency Assessment tasks
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy
environment for children
Assessment Task 3A: Project
Portfolio
CHCECE049 Embed environmental
responsibility in service
operations
Assessment Task 3B: Project
Portfolio

CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a
children’s education and care
service
Assessment Task 3C: Project
Portfolio
Role and Responsibilities of the Workplace Supervisor
To:
 Conduct a staff induction to the work placement student, including policy
and procedures, tasks to be undertaken, hours of work, dress code, and
other details relevant to the student, including legal and ethical work
requirements
 Support the student’s work on a day-to-day basis and provide feedback
so that the student can improve their performance (or delegate this to
an appropriate person)
 Ensure that the student is not utilised as a rostered staff member
 Notify the coordinator immediately if it is felt that the student is not
complying with the general rules of your organisation, or not making

satisfactory progress
 Validate the attendance record of the student
 Give an evaluation of the student’s level of skills at the end of the placement (or
to delegate this to an appropriate and qualified person), by filling out the
Workplace Supervisor Report
Roles and Responsibilities of the Student
To:
 Organise work hours/roster, travel, parking, and meal arrangements prior to
placement
 Work within the structure of the organisation, meeting organisational standards
 Demonstrate sensitivity and discretion toward the children and families of the
service
 Professionally represent the organisation
 Dress appropriately as agreed. Typically, this means hair must back, all
facial piercings removed, minimal jewellery, minimal makeup, and
enclosed shoes
 Actively participate in the professional learning process
 Practice the tasks before you are assessed
 Be aware and adhere to confidentiality. Breaches of confidentiality are
regarded as serious violations of professional ethics and will be dealt with
accordingly
 Be aware that you are under the direction of the nominated placement
supervisor and should follow this person’s guidance
 Be aware that they are a student and not an extra staff member
 Notify the organisation and ALG workplace assessor if there are any difficulties
with the placement
 Inform the work placement organisation and ALG if you are going to be absent
 Participate in a continual evaluation process
 Not be under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs while doing a work placement
 Arrange with your supervisor to observe your practice of required skills
 Ensure your supervisor signs the Supervisor Report
 Reflect on your workplace performance with the aim of improving your skills
Roles and Responsibilities of the ALG Coordinator and Workplace
consultant
To:

 Support students to be placed in suitable registered long day care facilities
 Ensure all agreements with the Early Childhood Education and Care
organisation and supervisor are in place
 Provide the workplace supervisor with resource materials and course information
as required
 Liaise with the organisation and evaluate the placement process, in
a continual improvement process
 Be available to the students and staff at the facilities undertaking
placement throughout the placement to provide support and assist
with any issues that may arise
Roles and Responsibilities of ALG Workplace Assessor
To:
 Arrange the assessment of each student against the benchmarks in
consultation with the workplace supervisor, and devised
appropriate strategies where problems arise
 Assess and observe student’s overall performance in the workplace using the
assessor checklist provided
 Assess and give the student feedback on their performance of each
relevant task using the assessor checklist provided
 Assess the various workplace tasks as listed in the work placement logbook
 Final sign off on the student’s completion of all work placement requirements
 Mark the student’s assessment when provided and enter their grade onto Canvas
If you require support while on workplacement, you can ask the following
people:
 Issues relating to the service, being absent from workplacement or
workplacement paperwork, contact the workplacement team on
[e-mail]
 Support with assessment due dates and workplacement tasks in Cycles A, B and
C, contact your class trainer
 Support with assessment due dates and workplacement tasks in Cycle D, contact
your assigned workplace assessor
Induction to the workplace

The workplace supervisor is to provide an induction to the student in the
workplace. This is to include the points listed in the table below. Student to
sign at the bottom to indicate that this induction has taken place.

CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Workplace learning attendance log – 300 mandatory hours (across four study cycles)
INSTRUCTIONS:
You must record your workplace hours EVERY time you go to work placement and have it completed by both yourself and your
workplace supervisor. Under the Main Tasks column, you are to write a summary of what you did during the day. This provides
evidence of a holistic and enriching workplace experience. Lunch breaks are not included in your hours worked.
Students are reminded that they must complete their work placement to complete their course. If there are gaps in any of the
sections below, students may be asked to do more hours in the workplace to develop skills, may be required to do extra training, or
may need to be assessed in another way (such as through simulation, if the workplace does not provide an opportunity to perform the
skill).
If you are unwell or have another misadventure during workplacement, lost hours may be made up in the holiday break OR the
following work placement cycle. This must be approved by the workplacement team and the National Course Co-ordinator. You must
provide evidence of your illness and/or misadventure with a request in writing before making any changes to your workplacement
attendance schedule.
Cycle A 3 days per week 40 hours
Cycle B 3 days per week 40 hours
Cycle C 3 days per week 40 hours
Cycle D 3 days per week 180 hours
Total: 300 hours

ASSESSMENT COVER SHEET
Student to complete
Please read the below carefully:
If all boxes are not ticked, this assessment will not be marked and will use one of
your three (3) submission attempts.
By checking the boxes below, I confirm:
☒ This assessment is my own work and written in my own words
☒ I have not plagiarised from any sources
☒ I have referenced all my work where I have used other sources for my answers
☒ I have completed all assessment questions and requirements
☒ I am not submitting a blank or incomplete assessment
☒ I understand that there are penalties if this assessment is submitted after the due
date
☒ I have kept a copy of my assessment
☒ I understand this assessment will be saved and stored in Canvas
☒ I have had an assessor visit and have received feedback on my workplace
performance
Assessment Information
You are advised to start reading through your workplacement assessments before
attending workplace, ensuring all questions are answered fully before submitting by the
due date. It is a condition of enrolment that you actively participate in your studies. The
following information includes general assessment requirements and information for
students at ALG.
About your Assessments
A requirement of the qualification you are undertaking is the application of the knowledge
and skills you have been learning. The assessment tasks are an essential part of your
training program as they provide an opportunity to apply what you have been learning, and
they give both you and your trainer feedback on your progress.
Assessment Evidence