Assessment coversheet: Assessment 1: Knowledge questions
Assessment coversheet: Assessment 1: Knowledge questions
Qualification CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Unit of Competency CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlersStudent Name Student ID Due date Date submitted I declare that this assessment is a product of all my own work:
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Assessment task information
Task description:
The following knowledge questions relate to the knowledge requirements of the unit. Make sure you complete all questions.
Student Instructions:
Ensure you have access to all the resources required for this assessment as described below.
Read the Questions section. If you are not clear about a question, ask your assessor for further information.
When you respond to the questions ensure you reference any sources.
You may be able to complete the questions verbally. This would need to be negotiated with your assessor.
Your assessor will provide feedback on your answers, including any questions that may require a further response.
If you are required to re-answer any of the questions, make sure you apply this feedback.
Your lecturer will tell you if your assessment should be submitted via Blackboard, email or in hard copy.
For all written assessments: use either Arial or Calibri font, size 11 or 12. Please include the numbered question before your answer.
If you have specific needs that you would like considered during this assessment, please discuss this with your assessor to identify any possible reasonable adjustments prior to commencing the assessment.
Resource requirements:
Students to provide or arrange access to the following resources for this assessment:
Stationery items
Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years (birth to 5 years)
National Health and Medical Research Council Infant Feeding Guidelines
Early Childhood Australia (ECA) Code of Ethics
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care
Education and Care Services National Regulations
National Quality Standard
Assessor to provide or arrange access to the following resources for this assessment:
Prescribed textbook or Learning Guide for Unit
Question 1 In your own words, describe the requirements of Quality Area 2 of the National Quality Standard.
Answer Feedback Satisfactory
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Question 2 Using the National Law which are applicable to Quality Area 2, complete the following table:
Answer
Section of National Law Summary of requirements use dot points in own words Related element
Section 51(1)(a) Conditions on service approval (safety, health and wellbeing of children) Section 165 Offence to inadequately supervise children
Section 166 Offence to use inappropriate discipline
Section 167 Offence relating to protection of children from harm and hazards
Section 170 Offence relating to unauthorised persons on education and care service premises
Section 171 Offence relating to direction to exclude inappropriate persons from education and care premises Section 162A Persons in day-to-day charge and nominated supervisors to have child protection training Feedback Satisfactory
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Question 3 Complete the table below to outline the requirements of each listed regulation related to health and safety of babies and toddlers.
Answer Regulation Summary of requirements use dot points in own words
Regulation 81 Sleep and rest Regulation 77 Health, hygiene and safe food practices Regulation 78 Food and beverages Regulation 99 Children leaving the education and care service premises Feedback Satisfactory
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Question 4 In your own words, describe the requirements of Quality Area 5, Relationships with children:
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Question 5 Complete the following table related to National Law which are applicable to Quality Area 5: Relationships with children
Section of National Law Summary of requirements use dot points in own words Related element
Section 166 Offence to use inappropriate discipline Question 6 Complete the table below to outline the requirements of each listed regulation related to relationships with children.
Answer Regulation Summary of requirements use dot points in own words
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Question 7 In your own words summarize the recommendations of the Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years (birth to 5 years) in the table below:
Answer Age Grouping Physical activity recommendation Sedentary behavior recommendation Sleep recommendation
Babies (Infants)
Under 1 year of age
Toddlers
1 2 years
Preschoolers
3 5 years
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Question 8 In the table below, outline in your own words the concepts of the current National Health and Medical Research Council Staying Healthy guidelines relevant to babies and toddlers
Part Description
Part 1
Concepts in infection control
Part 2
Monitoring illness in children
Part 3
Procedures
Part 4
Issues for employers, educators and other staff
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Question 9 In your own words, use Bowlbys attachment theory to explain the following.
Key aspects of attachment theory Explanation
Links between attachment and brain development Importance of strong, secure attachment with at least one significant adult How lack of attachment can impact development Feedback Satisfactory
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Question 10 List five features of effective communication with families of babies and toddlers:
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Question 11 Give two examples of each of the following communication techniques that supports learning, development and wellbeing, and indicate the approximate age the technique would be appropriate
Technique Example Approximate age for use
Repeating words, sounds and gestures that children use Describing objects or events Talking about routine activities Initiating and building one-on -one interactions Offering relaxed physical contact Responding positively to exploratory behavior Feedback Satisfactory
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Question 12 Explain how the individual patterns and routines of babies and toddlers may be impacted by different practices and routines used by various families.
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Question 13 Explain the benefits of using comfort items from home when caring for babies and toddlers.
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Question 14 State a typical example of a developmental milestone for each age/developmental area in the table below:
Age 0-4 months cognitive emotional language physical social Age 4-8 months cognitive emotional language physical social Age 8-12 months cognitive emotional language physical social Age 12-24 months cognitive emotional language physical social Feedback Satisfactory
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Question 15 Explain how and why development and key milestones may vary across individuals.
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Question 16 Outline 4 key concepts of brain development of babies and toddlers according to current and emerging research.
Answer Feedback Satisfactory
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Question 17 Outline safe sleep practices in the areas listed in the table below.
Area Safe sleep practices to follow
Clothing Hygiene Safety standards for cots and beds Sleep position Feedback Satisfactory
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Question 18 Outline the link between sleep and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Answer Feedback Satisfactory
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Question 19 Explain how sleeping practices may vary between babies and toddlers in relation to duration, timing and rituals:
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Question 20 When thinking about individual variations in sleeping routines, outline the considerations to be taken into account when caring for multiple babies.
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Question 21 In the table below, outline the steps for appropriate and sensitive nappy changing for each stage of the process.
Stage of nappy changing Steps
Preparation Changing Cleaning Feedback Satisfactory
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Question 22 In the table below, outline the steps for appropriate and sensitive toilet training for each stage of the process.
Stage of toilet training Steps
Preparation Toileting Cleaning/ transition Feedback Satisfactory
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Question 23 Explain three (3) nutritional needs of babies and toddlers as outlined in the current National Health and Medical Research Council Infant Feeding Guidelines.
Answer
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Question 24 Complete the table below explaining the recommended procedures for formula, breast milk and other pre-prepared food for babies and toddlers
Formula Breastmilk Other pre-prepared food
Storage Preparation Best practice to provide this to baby/toddler Feedback Satisfactory
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Question 25 List 4 strategies educators can use to manage risks around food allergies.
Answer Feedback Satisfactory
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Question 26 State two ways educators can encourage and support parental involvement in feeding their baby and/or toddler.
Encourage parental involvement in breastfeeding Encourage parental involvement in feeding once their baby reduces bottle feeds
1 2 Feedback Satisfactory
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Question 27 Outline three (3) recommendations for oral health of babies and toddlers.
Answer Feedback Satisfactory
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Question 28 State common cues used by babies/toddlers in the following situations and outline how you would respond to these.
Meaning Cue/sign Your response
Tired Baby: Toddler: Hungry Baby: Toddler: Afraid Baby: Toddler: Annoyed Baby: Toddler: Happy Baby: Toddler: Wanting to be picked up Baby: Toddler: Feedback Satisfactory
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Question 29 In the table below, give three key points to consider when holding either babies or toddlers.
Babies Toddlers
1 2 3 Feedback Satisfactory
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Question 30 List 5 hazards specific to babies and toddlers, and briefly explain the actions you should take to address each hazard to ensure a safe environment.
Hazards Actions to ensure a safe environment
1 2 3 4 5 Feedback Satisfactory
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Question 31 Give five (5) examples of when handwashing should occur for both adults and babies/toddlers:
Adults Babies/toddlers
1 2 3 4 5 Feedback Satisfactory
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End of Knowledge Assessment