Assessor Resource

FSKLRG13
Apply strategies to respond to complex workplace problems

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify a range of complex workplace problems and apply innovative strategies in response.

This unit applies to individuals who need learning skills at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) level 4 to undertake a vocational training pathway or workplace tasks.

This unit is designed for integration and contextualisation with vocational units to support achievement of vocational competency.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this 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

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Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Analyse workplace problems

1.1 Research a range of complex workplace problems

1.2 Analyse factors contributing to complex workplace problems

1.3 Devise innovative strategies to manage a range of complex problems

2. Respond to workplace problems

2.1 Identify a complex workplace problem

2.2 Propose a strategy to respond to the selected problem

2.3 Use selected strategy to respond to the complex problem

3. Review strategies

3.1 Evaluate effectiveness of strategy

3.2 Revise strategy based on feedback if appropriate

Evidence of the ability to:

plan and apply innovative strategies in response to complex workplace problems

evaluate effectiveness of strategies.

Note: Where a specific volume and/or frequency is not specified, evidence must be provided at least once.

Evidence of the following knowledge must be demonstrated:

strategies to manage complex workplace problems

factors contributing to workplace problems.

Assessment texts and tasks reflect those typically found in the workplace.

Individuals can access a range of established support services.

Culturally appropriate processes and techniques suited to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of individuals and the work being performed must be used.

Reasonable adjustments can be made to ensure equity in assessment for people with disabilities.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements, have sound knowledge of the ACSF and have demonstrable expertise in the vocational contextualisation and assessment of the core skill - learning.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Analyse workplace problems

1.1 Research a range of complex workplace problems

1.2 Analyse factors contributing to complex workplace problems

1.3 Devise innovative strategies to manage a range of complex problems

2. Respond to workplace problems

2.1 Identify a complex workplace problem

2.2 Propose a strategy to respond to the selected problem

2.3 Use selected strategy to respond to the complex problem

3. Review strategies

3.1 Evaluate effectiveness of strategy

3.2 Revise strategy based on feedback if appropriate

Evidence of the ability to:

plan and apply innovative strategies in response to complex workplace problems

evaluate effectiveness of strategies.

Note: Where a specific volume and/or frequency is not specified, evidence must be provided at least once.

Evidence of the following knowledge must be demonstrated:

strategies to manage complex workplace problems

factors contributing to workplace problems.

Assessment texts and tasks reflect those typically found in the workplace.

Individuals can access a range of established support services.

Culturally appropriate processes and techniques suited to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of individuals and the work being performed must be used.

Reasonable adjustments can be made to ensure equity in assessment for people with disabilities.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements, have sound knowledge of the ACSF and have demonstrable expertise in the vocational contextualisation and assessment of the core skill - learning.

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.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Research a range of complex workplace problems 
Analyse factors contributing to complex workplace problems 
Devise innovative strategies to manage a range of complex problems 
Identify a complex workplace problem 
Propose a strategy to respond to the selected problem 
Use selected strategy to respond to the complex problem 
Evaluate effectiveness of strategy 
Revise strategy based on feedback if appropriate 

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Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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