CUAWHS405 — Provide a safe performing arts environment for children

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What an assessment for CUAWHS405 must cover

34 assessable components: 3 elements (14 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Apply procedures, industry guidelines and regulations, relating to working with children

1.1Identify and source information about regulations, industry guidelines and code of ethics relevant to working with children
1.2Follow organisational policies and procedures, regulations and industry guidelines about providing a safe environment for children
1.3Employ ethical practices and observe professional boundaries when working with children
1.4Identify and seek supervisor, or other professional support, for concerns about ethical or safety issues involving children

2 Undertake safety checks and assess potential risks relating to the physical environment

2.1Ensure space allocated to activity is appropriate for group size, age of children and context of activity
2.2Check floor and surface areas for hazards and potential risks
2.3Check equipment and props are in safe working condition
2.4Use, store and label equipment, costumes and products for program sessions appropriately
2.5Complete organisational documentation relevant to safety checks and potential risks

3 Supervise and monitor children in program

3.1Check that children are collected or released according to organisational procedures for the safe drop off and collection of children and any specific arrangements
3.2Assist in the supervision of people who enter the venue where children are present and while children’s activities are taking place
3.3Monitor change facilities and personnel ensuring levels of privacy appropriate for age group
3.4Check that children are correctly wearing appropriate training outfits, footwear or costumes relating to the activity
3.5Liaise professionally and courteously with parents and carers when supervising children and providing information

Performance evidence

gather and organise information related to working with children in performing arts
carry out safety checks of physical environment and complete associated documentation
supervise and monitor children before, during and on dismissal from program sessions
comply with organisational procedures, regulatory requirements, industry guidelines and code of ethics when working with children.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge evidence

explain key features of regulatory requirements, industry guidelines, code of ethics and organisational procedures relating to working with children including: - relevant state or territory working with children checks - relevant state or territory legislation and permitting processes for employing children - personal and professional integrity - privacy, confidentiality and use of personal information
identify sources of information and resources on safe ‘child-friendly’ environments for children’s performing arts activities or programs
explain key features of a safe physical environment for children’s programs including: - size of floor area to ratio of children - unobstructed space - appropriate floor coverings - ventilation and lighting - heating and cooling - storage - placement of mirrors, equipment and props
describe testing and checking techniques to enable safe use of all equipment
identify potential hazards or issues relating to inappropriate training outfits, footwear and/or costumes
describe procedures for selecting, checking and using props and costumes in children’s programs
identify security issues and organisational monitoring procedures that aim to protect children from potential harm
outline procedures and ethics relating to: - use of social networks and media - recording and photographing children.

Foundation skills

Reading: Extracts, interprets and organises information from a range of written sources
Writing: Completes documentation related to safety checks and supervision arrangements
Oral communication: Obtains information by listening and questioning Provides clear instructions and/or information using words appropriate for the audience Discusses issues using language and non-verbal features appropriate to the audience
Numeracy: Estimates quantities of equipment required in program Estimates area required for group size
Navigate the world of work: Identifies and follows regulations, organisational procedures, ethical and industry guidelines associated with own role Takes responsibility for supervising and monitoring children appropriate to own role
Interact with others: Works collaboratively with colleagues in the supervision of children Selects and uses appropriate practices and protocols to communicate with a range of people Adapts personal communication style to show respect for others
Get the work done: Plans and implements safety checks according to instructions Follows directions to monitor activities related to the safety and welfare of children Follows organisational requirements to make decisions about appropriate actions Identifies and responds to problems requiring immediate attention

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Questions about assessing CUAWHS405

What does an assessment tool for CUAWHS405 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUAWHS405 needs to address all 34 unit components: 3 elements with 14 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 8 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for CUAWHS405?

Auditori pulls the current release of CUAWHS405 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of CUAWHS405, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.

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