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DEFFIT003
Conduct individual fitness assessments

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to plan, conduct and record fitness assessments of individuals within a small group or organisation. There will be a requirement to identify and explain the appropriate fitness assessment and the required standard, and provide feedback to the assessed person. This includes planning assessment resources and standards, and supervising the assessment.

This unit was developed for those working as physical trainers or combat fitness leaders who provide basic fitness training support to small groups or organisations in an operational setting, but may be relevant to others who work in this field. This function may be performed in addition to their primary trade or employment.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit require clearance by a supervising fitness instructor, however, they will work independently, while performing routine tasks in a range of familiar and predictable contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Identify and explain the standard of fitness assessment

1.1 Confirm and explain the purpose of assessment and expectations of the assessor with participant/s being assessed.

1.2 Clarify the assessment procedure and associated policies with participant/s being assessed.

2. Plan fitness assessment

2.1 Identify time to conduct assessment in order to cover the assessment dimensions.

2.2 Identify any need to conduct additional assessment outside the time arranged.

2.3 Plan assessment to provide sufficient evidence of fitness.

2.4 Obtain and arrange resources specified.

2.5 Inform appropriate personnel of the assessment and provide them with details about uniform requirements.

3. Conduct fitness assessment

3.1 Conduct dress inspection.

3.2 Issue instructions to facilitate assessment to participant.

3.3 Gather evidence specified in the assessment policy.

3.4 Evaluate gathered evidence to make the assessment decision.

3.5 Seek guidance when in doubt from more experienced assessor/s.

3.6 Make an assessment decision.

4. Finalise fitness assessment

4.1 Record assessment results in accordance with the specified record-keeping requirements.

4.2 Advise participant being assessed of assessment results and of reassessment opportunities as required.

4.3 Deliver feedback on performance to participant/s being assessed.

4.4 Report positive and negative features experienced in conducting assessment to those responsible for the assessment procedure.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

conducting fitness assessment practices appropriate to the session type, current circumstance and group

controlling exercise intensity and workload

monitoring aspects of safety and injury prevention throughout the assessment

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

documentation processes relevant to fitness testing

legal and ethical responsibilities

organisational policies and procedures pertinent to fitness assessment

roles of other fitness training providers and support services

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Identify and explain the standard of fitness assessment

1.1 Confirm and explain the purpose of assessment and expectations of the assessor with participant/s being assessed.

1.2 Clarify the assessment procedure and associated policies with participant/s being assessed.

2. Plan fitness assessment

2.1 Identify time to conduct assessment in order to cover the assessment dimensions.

2.2 Identify any need to conduct additional assessment outside the time arranged.

2.3 Plan assessment to provide sufficient evidence of fitness.

2.4 Obtain and arrange resources specified.

2.5 Inform appropriate personnel of the assessment and provide them with details about uniform requirements.

3. Conduct fitness assessment

3.1 Conduct dress inspection.

3.2 Issue instructions to facilitate assessment to participant.

3.3 Gather evidence specified in the assessment policy.

3.4 Evaluate gathered evidence to make the assessment decision.

3.5 Seek guidance when in doubt from more experienced assessor/s.

3.6 Make an assessment decision.

4. Finalise fitness assessment

4.1 Record assessment results in accordance with the specified record-keeping requirements.

4.2 Advise participant being assessed of assessment results and of reassessment opportunities as required.

4.3 Deliver feedback on performance to participant/s being assessed.

4.4 Report positive and negative features experienced in conducting assessment to those responsible for the assessment procedure.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

conducting fitness assessment practices appropriate to the session type, current circumstance and group

controlling exercise intensity and workload

monitoring aspects of safety and injury prevention throughout the assessment

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

documentation processes relevant to fitness testing

legal and ethical responsibilities

organisational policies and procedures pertinent to fitness assessment

roles of other fitness training providers and support services

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm and explain the purpose of assessment and expectations of the assessor with participant/s being assessed. 
Clarify the assessment procedure and associated policies with participant/s being assessed. 
Identify time to conduct assessment in order to cover the assessment dimensions. 
Identify any need to conduct additional assessment outside the time arranged. 
Plan assessment to provide sufficient evidence of fitness. 
Obtain and arrange resources specified. 
Inform appropriate personnel of the assessment and provide them with details about uniform requirements. 
Conduct dress inspection. 
Issue instructions to facilitate assessment to participant. 
Gather evidence specified in the assessment policy. 
Evaluate gathered evidence to make the assessment decision. 
Seek guidance when in doubt from more experienced assessor/s. 
Make an assessment decision. 
Record assessment results in accordance with the specified record-keeping requirements. 
Advise participant being assessed of assessment results and of reassessment opportunities as required. 
Deliver feedback on performance to participant/s being assessed. 
Report positive and negative features experienced in conducting assessment to those responsible for the assessment procedure. 
Confirm and explain the purpose of assessment and expectations of the assessor with participant/s being assessed. 
Clarify the assessment procedure and associated policies with participant/s being assessed. 
Identify time to conduct assessment in order to cover the assessment dimensions. 
Identify any need to conduct additional assessment outside the time arranged. 
Plan assessment to provide sufficient evidence of fitness. 
Obtain and arrange resources specified. 
Inform appropriate personnel of the assessment and provide them with details about uniform requirements. 
Conduct dress inspection. 
Issue instructions to facilitate assessment to participant. 
Gather evidence specified in the assessment policy. 
Evaluate gathered evidence to make the assessment decision. 
Seek guidance when in doubt from more experienced assessor/s. 
Make an assessment decision. 
Record assessment results in accordance with the specified record-keeping requirements. 
Advise participant being assessed of assessment results and of reassessment opportunities as required. 
Deliver feedback on performance to participant/s being assessed. 
Report positive and negative features experienced in conducting assessment to those responsible for the assessment procedure. 

Forms

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