The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of Assessment

To demonstrate competence against this unit candidates must be able to provide evidence that they have gathered appropriate and relevant assessment evidence using a variety of assessment methods and employing existing assessment tools in accordance with an assessment plan

This evidence must show the methods used to collect evidence completed evidence gathering tools how evidence was collated in a suitable format for assessment how the selected tools were used to collect evidence and how organisational procedures regarding evidence collection recording and reporting were followed

Evidence Requirements

Required knowledge includes

what is competencybased assessment including criterion referenced competency standards as the benchmarks for assessment competencybased reporting

the principles of assessment being validity reliability fairness and flexibility

the rules of quality evidence in that evidence must be valid authentic sufficient and current

the different purposes of assessment

the diversity of assessment contexts

what is evidence and different types of evidence

how evidence is gathered what are assessment methods and different types of methods

what is an assessment tool

what is an assessment plan

practical knowledge of the potential barriers and processes relating to evidence gathering procedures and assessment processes

the organisational assessment system policies and procedures relevant to this unit of competency

technicalsubject area being assessed

cultural sensitivity and equity considerations

relevant policy legislation codes of practice and national standards including Commonwealth and stateterritory legislation for example

licensing requirements

recording information and confidentiality requirements

equal employment opportunity disability discrimination

OHS relating to the work role and OHS considerations to be included in collecting evidence including

hazard identification and risk control measures

requirements for reporting hazards and incidents

emergency procedures

procedures for use of relevant personal protective equipment

safe use of relevant equipment

sources of OHS information

role of key workplace personnel

responsibilities of learners and employees

Required skills and attributes include

observation skills to observe candidate performance

cognitive and interpretation skills to

ensure collection of valid and reliable evidence

identify gapsissues in evidence collection

confirm appropriate assessment tools and methods to be used

organisation skills to

use required resources

carry out the evidence collection

time management skills

to schedule assessment eventsactivities

work with candidate on suitable times

using assessment methods and tools

literacy skills to

read and interpret relevant information

prepare required documentation and collate evidence in required format

communication skills to

discuss evidence gathering processes with practitioners

discuss evidence gathering processes with candidates

establish a working relationship with assessor and candidates

provide constructive and supportive feedback

ask appropriate questions to clarify and confirm instructions for evidence gathering

provide clear and concrete options andor advice

attributes including

willingness to contribute positively to the assessment process

capacity to encourage accept and use feedback

capacity to work sensitively and ethically when gathering information

Products that could be used as evidence include

completed assessment toolstemplateschecklists

documentationrecords of the evidence gathered

feedback from the candidate qualified assessor supervisor

Processes that could be used as evidence include

how benchmarks and other documents were interpreted and why

how evidence gathering activities were scheduled

how the rules of evidence were used to collect and review evidence and why

Resource implications for assessment include

access to qualified assessor

access to candidates for assessment purposes

access to supervisor or other relevant people

access to benchmarks and other assessment documentation

assessment materials and tools

workplace documentation

support for candidates specific requirements

time considerations

The collection of quality evidence requires that

assessment must address the scope of this unit and reflect all components of the unit ie the Elements Performance Criteria Range Statement Evidence Guide Employability Skills

a range of appropriate assessment methodsevidence gathering techniques is used to determine competency

evidence must be gathered in the workplace whenever possible Where no workplace is available a simulated workplace must be provided

the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and in a learning and assessment pathway these must be separated by further learning and practice

assessment meets the rules of evidence

a judgement of competence should only be made when the assessor is confident that the required outcomes of the unit have been achieved and that consistent performance has been demonstrated

Specific evidence requirements must include

a minimum of three evidence gathering activities carried out with different candidates in each activity

the examination of gathered evidence in complying with the rules of evidence

a summary of evidence findings using business technology

feedback sought from others involved in the assessment process

Integrated assessment means that

this unit can be assessed alone or with TAADELC Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills

this unit can be assessed alone or with TAADEL301C Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills.

Assessment process is:

Purpose of assessment may be:

Relevant people must include:

Relevant people may include:

Appropriate communication and interpersonal skills may include:

Benchmark/s for assessment refers to:

An assessment plan is the overall planning document for the assessment process, may include:

Evidence is:

Types of evidence may be:

Assessment methods are the particular techniques used to gather different types of evidence and may include:

Assessment tools contain:

the procedures, information and instructions for the assessor/candidate relating to the use of assessment instruments and assessment condition

Assessment context may include:

Candidate's characteristics may include:

Reasonable adjustments may include:

Resource requirements may include:

Assessment system policies and procedures may include:

Legal/organisational/ethical requirements may include:

Relevant advice on assessment may include:

Principles of assessment are:

To meet the rules of evidence, evidence must be:

current, for example:

sufficient, for example:

authentic, for example:

Limitations and issues may relate to: