You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here
Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
| Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work in collaboration with the person with disability, their family, carer or others identified by the person, to confirm the person’s communication needs, preferences and current capacity. | |||
| Make appropriate referrals to allied health professionals and other service providers as required in consultation with supervisor. | |||
| Adhere to protocols around cross-cultural communication and uphold the rights and dignity of the person. | |||
| Document the outcomes of this process according to organisational policies and procedures. | |||
| Support the person with disability to provide information to other professionals about their likes or dislikes, daily activities and current communication needs according to organisational policies and procedures for privacy and confidentiality. | |||
| Provide information to the person regarding the AAC support options that are available within their individualised plan to address their communication needs and seek feedback on their preferred options. | |||
| Work with the person to identify supports to aid the person’s current communication capacity. | |||
| Develop communication strategies that meet individual communication needs, considering the person’s preferences and experience as outlined in the individualised plan and in consultation with supervisor and other professionals. | |||
| Work with the person to adjust available tools and programs to meet the person’s individual needs and preferences. | |||
| Document communication support strategies according to organisational policies and procedures. | |||
| Work within scope of own job role and seek advice from supervisor or others as required. | |||
| Organise the environment to optimise communication opportunities. | |||
| Work with the person with disability to utilise devices, tools and techniques included in AAC strategies. | |||
| Identify opportunities to assist the person to increase communication vocabulary. | |||
| Identify difficulties experienced by the person when communicating and respond within scope of own job role and responsibilities. | |||
| Refer difficulties outside scope of own job role to supervisor or other professionals. | |||
| Provide and support opportunities for the person to use AAC strategies and encourage contact with other AAC users or support people. | |||
| Monitor implementation of AAC strategies in consultation with the person with disability and report according to organisational policies and procedures. | |||
| Seek feedback from the person regarding the success of implemented strategies. | |||
| Work with the person to identify barriers to the effective use of AAC strategies. | |||
| Work with the person to identify where adjustments or modifications to communication strategies and devices are required to address barriers and refer to supervisor or allied health professional. | |||
| Complete, maintain and store documentation and reports according to organisational policies and procedures. |
Student name:
Student ID:
I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.
Student signature:
Result: Competent Not yet competent
Feedback to student
Assessor name:
Signature:
Date:
Student name:
Student ID:
Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent
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Feedback to student:
Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent
Assessor name:
Signature:
Date:
Student signature:
Date: