Assessor Resource

TAEDEL401
Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, organise and deliver training for individuals within a group.

It applies to a person working as an entry-level trainer, teacher or facilitator structuring a learning program developed by others in, or with, a training and assessment organisation.

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

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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. Interpret learning environment and delivery requirements

1.1 Access, read, and interpret learning program documentation to determine delivery requirements

1.2 Use available information and documentation to identify group and individual learner needs, and learner characteristics

1.3 Identify and assess constraints, and risks to delivery

1.4 Confirm personal role and responsibilities in planning, and delivering training, with relevant personnel

2. Prepare session plans

2.1 Refine existing learning objectives according to program requirements and specific needs of individual learners

2.2 Develop session plans and document these plans for each segment of the learning program

2.3 Use knowledge of learning principles and theories to generate ideas for managing session delivery

3. Prepare resources for delivery

3.1 Contextualise learning materials to meet the needs of the specific learner group

3.2 Finalise learning materials and organise facility, technology and equipment needs in time for delivery of learning sessions

3.3 Confirm overall delivery arrangements with relevant personnel

4. Deliver and facilitate training sessions

4.1 Conduct each session according to the session plan, modified where appropriate to meet learner needs

4.2 Use the diversity of the group as another resource to support learning

4.3 Employ a range of delivery methods to optimise learner experiences

4.4 Demonstrate effective facilitation skills to ensure effective participation and group management

5. Support and monitor learning

5.1 Monitor, and document, learner progress to ensure outcomes are being achieved, and individual learner needs are being met

5.2 Make adjustments to the delivery sessions to reflect specific needs and circumstances

5.3 Manage inappropriate behaviour to ensure that learning can take place

5.4 Maintain and store learner records according to organisational requirements

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, including:

facilitating group-based learning by preparing and delivering at least three training sessions, including:

at least two consecutive sessions of at least 40 minutes duration, that follow one of the learning program designs, to a learner group of at least eight individuals

at least one session delivered to a learner group of at least eight individuals, with evidence of how the characteristics and needs of this group were addressed

identifying and responding to individual needs

accessing and using documented resources, and any support personnel required to guide inclusive practices.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge to effectively complete the task outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

learning theories and principles

resources available to identify different learner styles

the relevant industry area and subject matter of the delivery

the learner group profile, including characteristics and needs of individual learners in the group

the requirements of the learning program and/or delivery plan, and the content purpose

different delivery methods and techniques appropriate to face-to-face group delivery

different techniques for the recognition and resolution of inappropriate behaviours

behaviours that may indicate learner difficulties, and the methods used to address these difficulties

the purpose of organisational record-management systems and reporting requirements

evaluation and revision techniques used to improve session plans

specific resources, equipment and support services available for learners with special needs

assessment and risk control measures relating to the facilitation of group-based learning

policies and procedures relevant to the learning environment.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Conditions must be typical of those experienced in the training and assessment environment, and include access to learning program designs in use in the learning environment.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Submission Requirements

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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. Interpret learning environment and delivery requirements

1.1 Access, read, and interpret learning program documentation to determine delivery requirements

1.2 Use available information and documentation to identify group and individual learner needs, and learner characteristics

1.3 Identify and assess constraints, and risks to delivery

1.4 Confirm personal role and responsibilities in planning, and delivering training, with relevant personnel

2. Prepare session plans

2.1 Refine existing learning objectives according to program requirements and specific needs of individual learners

2.2 Develop session plans and document these plans for each segment of the learning program

2.3 Use knowledge of learning principles and theories to generate ideas for managing session delivery

3. Prepare resources for delivery

3.1 Contextualise learning materials to meet the needs of the specific learner group

3.2 Finalise learning materials and organise facility, technology and equipment needs in time for delivery of learning sessions

3.3 Confirm overall delivery arrangements with relevant personnel

4. Deliver and facilitate training sessions

4.1 Conduct each session according to the session plan, modified where appropriate to meet learner needs

4.2 Use the diversity of the group as another resource to support learning

4.3 Employ a range of delivery methods to optimise learner experiences

4.4 Demonstrate effective facilitation skills to ensure effective participation and group management

5. Support and monitor learning

5.1 Monitor, and document, learner progress to ensure outcomes are being achieved, and individual learner needs are being met

5.2 Make adjustments to the delivery sessions to reflect specific needs and circumstances

5.3 Manage inappropriate behaviour to ensure that learning can take place

5.4 Maintain and store learner records according to organisational requirements

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, including:

facilitating group-based learning by preparing and delivering at least three training sessions, including:

at least two consecutive sessions of at least 40 minutes duration, that follow one of the learning program designs, to a learner group of at least eight individuals

at least one session delivered to a learner group of at least eight individuals, with evidence of how the characteristics and needs of this group were addressed

identifying and responding to individual needs

accessing and using documented resources, and any support personnel required to guide inclusive practices.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge to effectively complete the task outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

learning theories and principles

resources available to identify different learner styles

the relevant industry area and subject matter of the delivery

the learner group profile, including characteristics and needs of individual learners in the group

the requirements of the learning program and/or delivery plan, and the content purpose

different delivery methods and techniques appropriate to face-to-face group delivery

different techniques for the recognition and resolution of inappropriate behaviours

behaviours that may indicate learner difficulties, and the methods used to address these difficulties

the purpose of organisational record-management systems and reporting requirements

evaluation and revision techniques used to improve session plans

specific resources, equipment and support services available for learners with special needs

assessment and risk control measures relating to the facilitation of group-based learning

policies and procedures relevant to the learning environment.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Conditions must be typical of those experienced in the training and assessment environment, and include access to learning program designs in use in the learning environment.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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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
Access, read, and interpret learning program documentation to determine delivery requirements 
Use available information and documentation to identify group and individual learner needs, and learner characteristics 
Identify and assess constraints, and risks to delivery 
Confirm personal role and responsibilities in planning, and delivering training, with relevant personnel 
Refine existing learning objectives according to program requirements and specific needs of individual learners 
Develop session plans and document these plans for each segment of the learning program 
Use knowledge of learning principles and theories to generate ideas for managing session delivery 
Contextualise learning materials to meet the needs of the specific learner group 
Finalise learning materials and organise facility, technology and equipment needs in time for delivery of learning sessions 
Confirm overall delivery arrangements with relevant personnel 
Conduct each session according to the session plan, modified where appropriate to meet learner needs 
Use the diversity of the group as another resource to support learning 
Employ a range of delivery methods to optimise learner experiences 
Demonstrate effective facilitation skills to ensure effective participation and group management 
Monitor, and document, learner progress to ensure outcomes are being achieved, and individual learner needs are being met 
Make adjustments to the delivery sessions to reflect specific needs and circumstances 
Manage inappropriate behaviour to ensure that learning can take place 
Maintain and store learner records according to organisational requirements 

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