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.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Interpret requirements and research competency area | 1.1 Clarify with the client, the purpose and scope for developing the unit of competency 1.2 Identify and confirm with relevant people, the systems and processes necessary to manage the development of the unit of competency 1.3 Conduct initial research in the defined scope to identify relevant information to the unit of competency 1.4 Analyse work role using a variety of research methods 1.5 Establish an overview of the factors necessary to competently perform work functions 1.6 Confirm research outcomes with relevant people |
2. Draft the unit of competency | 2.1 Access and interpret relevant guidelines to format and structure, the unit of competency 2.2 Use the research outcomes and relevant guidelines to draft the unit of competency in the required format 2.3 Draft a consistent and accessible unit of competency using plain English and technical language appropriate to the audience 2.4 Confirm the draft unit of competency with relevant people |
3. Validate the unit of competency | 3.1 Plan and write a comprehensive consultation process to review, validate and obtain feedback on the draft unit of competency 3.2 Review the consultation process 3.3 Conduct the consultation process with relevant stakeholders 3.4 Collate and analyse feedback from the consultation process, and modify the draft unit of competency to address any issues raised 3.5 Document the consultation process and outcomes 3.6 Conduct further consultation if necessary, and any further modifications to the draft unit of competency 3.7 Confirm findings with relevant stakeholders |
4. Finalise the unit of competency | 4.1 Ensure the draft unit of competency includes all relevant changes and the draft meets all requirements 4.2 Consider and address any final issues in the draft unit of competency, and deliver to the client 4.3 Evaluate and reflect upon the development process to identify and make improvements |
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, including:
to research, plan and draft three units of competency, and their associated assessment requirements, with consultation and review processes for each unit
provide the draft units of competency that meet format requirements, each with a written report detailing:
discussions with the client to clarify the scope, and purpose of the unit of competency
research undertaken, including methods and outcomes
consultation process and feedback
changes made to the unit of competency as a result of the consultation process.
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:
training package development and implementation
current Standards for Training Packages and any related guidelines
the roles of Industry Skills Councils (ISCs) and the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) in relation to the development and endorsement of Training Packages
who to collaborate with in order to obtain information about competency standards and their development, including:
ISCs
employer organisations and unions
professional bodies
other developers
the training package quality assurance panel
trainers
facilitators and assessors
relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) knowledge relating to the work role, and WHS considerations that need to be included in the content of competency standards.
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 Standards for Training Packages.
Assessors must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.