Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the ability to: Prepare and examine samples. Evidence should be provided from a number of sample preparations and examinations, covering the use of different etchants, preparation methods and examinations. The reports prepared should be a major part of this evidence, but will need supplementing to demonstrate the validity of this evidence. |
Assessment method and context | Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the elements, performance criteria, skills and knowledge. A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment. Assessors should gather sufficient, fair, valid, reliable, authentic and current evidence from a range of sources. Sources of evidence may include direct observation, reports from supervisors, peers and colleagues, project work, samples, organisation records and questioning. Assessment should not require language, literacy or numeracy skills beyond those required for the unit. The assessee will have access to all techniques, procedures, information, resources and aids which would normally be available in the workplace. The method of assessment should be discussed and agreed with the assessee prior to the
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Resource implications | This section should be read in conjunction with the range of variables for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to an organisation where metallographic sample preparation and examination is undertaken. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required. |