Course Summary
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to provide support to students who have educational needs associated with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
The unit applies to education support workers who operate under the guidance and supervision of a teacher or other educational professional. They work mainly with students in classroom settings in primary or secondary schools, as defined by State/Territory legislation.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. You will use reading, writing and oral skills to interpret unfamiliar information about ASD, interpret to understand (and record) organisational policies and procedures, policies and procedures to do with the organisation you will be working in. In addition, you will learn effective communication skills to interact with students to build a rapport and be able to foresee the need to support students with ASD.
This unit is clustered for delivery and assessment with Work with students in need of additional learning support (CHCEDS048)
Assessment for this course includes role-plays, portfolio and presentation, reflection and practical activity.