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 undertaken continuous development of own assessment expertise provided leadership direction and support to other assessors including rolemodelling good assessment practice monitored the work of assessors and taken responsibility for initiating organising and facilitating assessment validation and appeals processes accurately interpreted the organisations quality assurance goals and strategies

Evidence Requirements

Required knowledge includes

competencybased assessment including

vocational education and training as a competencybased system

assessment is criterion referenceddistinction to norm referenced assessment

criterion used in national VET is endorsed or accredited competency standards defining specifications for performance of workwork functions and skillsknowledge

reporting of competencybased assessment

competency standards as the basis of qualifications

the principles of competencybased assessment

the structure and application of competency standards

how to interpret competency standards and other related assessment information to determine the evidence needed to demonstrate competency including

the components of competency

assessment of Employability Skills dimensions of competency and OHS requirements

Training Package Assessment Guidelines

the qualification level of units

AQTF requirement for assessment

the organisations assessment system policies and procedures

different assessment methods purposes and applications

appeals mechanisms within the organisation

different types of assessment tools what tools work for what types of evidence what are wellconstructed assessment tools and why

what are the principles of assessment and how they guide assessment validation appeals processes

what are the rules of evidence why are they important particularly in a validation context

what is an assessment strategy and assessment plan and what are the components of assessment strategies and assessment plans

what is validation purposefocus of carrying out validation different approaches to assessment validation and the critical aspects of validation

different activities and tools for validation and their appropriateness to the purposefocus

a range of technology and its application to improve or assist in quality assessment

roles and responsibilities of workplace trainersfacilitators assessors and others such as vocational experts workplace supervisors and support persons in the assessment process including OHS obligations and duty of care

strategies which ensure the assessment process is transparent and credible such as

identifying common pitfalls or errors that affect judgement

openongoing communication between assessors

selfassessment

networking

professional development activities for assessors

ongoing contact with industry

using assessment panels or teams

conflict resolution techniques

motivating others

team and group roles and processes such as

monitoring progress against key goals

leading others

encouraging team contribution

legal organisational and ethical responsibilities associated with the assessment system including

maintaining client privacy and confidentiality

providing accurate information

duty of care under common law

meeting environmental standards

the industrial relations system industryworkplace relations and industrial awardsenterprise agreements

compliance with AQTF requirements

copyright and privacy laws in terms of electronic technology

security of information

plagiarism

Training Packagescompetency standardsother assessment documentation

licensing requirements

compliance requirements of relevant Commonwealth and stateterritory legislation including OHS equal employment opportunity antidiscrimination and stateterritory vocational education and training

Code of Practice for assessors

relevant OHS legislation codes of practice standards and guidelines relating to providing assessment advice and guidance

Required skills and attributes include

analysis and interpretation skills to

evaluate assessment methods and tools

access and interpret organisations standards and values

observation skills to

assess the effectiveness of the organisations assessment process

distinguish different types of problems eg technical people and theoretical

technology skills to

use appropriate equipment and software to systematically monitor assessment process and practice

distribute information

evaluation skills to

evaluate validation process and determine and implement improvements

determine sampling methods to be used to access information

systematically evaluate personal or others practice to improve performance or understanding

research skills to

determine sampling methods to be used to access information

access and analyse relevant documents

use a range of source documents to access information for validation

problem solving skills to

combine different modes of thinking such as creative and analytic for practical problem solving

anticipate future implications for own and others decisions

reliably evaluate alternative solutions

literacy skills to

read interpret and evaluate policies and procedures to monitor assessment and recognition processes

prepare required documentation and information for those involved in the assessment process

prepare written reports regarding validation outcomes

leadership skills to

set direction for others

influence and motivate others

guide and support others

manage conflict

make informed decisions and recommendations

schedule validation processes

gain commitment to validation processes and make recommendations to improve processes

communication skills to

obtain feedback on validation strategy

explain the purpose of reports and other documentation used in the work area

use language to influence others

promote and implement quality standards

individual facilitation techniques

guide and support assessors one on one

conflict resolution techniques to

manage difficulties with and between assessors and between assessorscandidate andor assessorsother persons

address appeals situations and process

team and group skills to

conduct group discussions to gather ideas

recognise different abilities or knowledge

build relationships and networks with colleagues

attributes including capacity to encourage accept and utilise feedback

awareness and sensitivity to individual difference and culture

Products that could be used as evidence include

assessment strategies including quality requirements developed and implemented

documented outcomes of an initiated and facilitated assessment validation process

documented outcomes of an initiated and facilitated assessment appeals process

products and materials organised for validation and appeals processes

analysis of assessment records

risk assessment analysis

Processes that could be used as evidence include

how opportunities have been provided for assessors to practise and maintain current competence

new andor extended assessment expertise incorporated into own and others assessment practice

how support was given to the implementation of quality assurance procedures

leadership direction and support given to other assessors including rolemodelling of good assessment practice

how improvements were made to assessment and recognition processes

Resource implications for assessment include

operating assessment system with working assessors and defined assessment system in place including documented policies and procedures for assessment validation and appeals

access to competency standards and other assessment documentation

access to assessment materials and tools

access to suitable assessment venueequipment

workplace documentation

costtime considerations

personnel requirements

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 wherever 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

demonstrated continuing development of own assessment expertise

providing leadership direction and support to other assessors including rolemodelling good assessment practice

monitoring the work of assessors and others involved in carrying out assessments

taking responsibility for initiating organising and facilitating assessment validation and appeals processes

Integrated assessment means that

this unit can be assessed alone or as part of an integrated assessment activity involving relevant units in the TAA Training and Assessment Training Package Suggested units include but are not limited to

this unit can be assessed alone or as part of an integrated assessment activity involving relevant units in the TAA04 Training and Assessment Training Package. Suggested units include but are not limited to:

TAACMQB Coordinate training andor assessment arrangements for apprenticeships traineeships

TAACMQ502B Coordinate training and/or assessment arrangements for apprenticeships/ traineeships

TAACMQB Lead and conduct training andor assessment evaluations

TAACMQ503B Lead and conduct training and/or assessment evaluations

TAACMQB Lead a team to foster innovation

TAACMQ505B Lead a team to foster innovation

BSBFLMA Manage budgets and financial plans within work team

BSBFLM513A Manage budgets and financial plans within work team

BSBFLMA Manage people

BSBFLM514A Manage people

BSBRKGB Manage and monitor business or records systems

BSBRKG502B Manage and monitor business or records systems

BSBHRMA Manage recruitment selection and induction processes

BSBHRM506A Manage recruitment, selection and induction processes

BSBMGTA Prepare budgets and financial plans

BSBMGT503A Prepare budgets and financial plans

BSBWORA Ensure team effectiveness

BSBWOR502A Ensure team effectiveness.

Opportunities include:

A range of assessment methods includes:

Cognitive skills may include:

Issues may include:

Ethical standards include:

Reflection may include:

reviewing records and journals

Assessment strategies are documented frameworks to guide and structure assessment arrangements for a vocational education and training qualification and may include:

Relevant persons may include:

Partnership arrangements refers to:

Leadership skills may include:

Client/candidate needs may include:

Principles of assessment guide the assessment process and must address:

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

structured activities, for example:

questioning, for example:

portfolios, for example:

review of products, for example:

third party feedback, for example:

Assessment tools contain both the instruments and the procedures for gathering and interpreting evidence in accordance with designated assessment methods and may include:

candidate self-assessment materials

Rule of evidence include:

Assessment system policies and procedures may include but are not limited to:

Organisational/legal/ethical requirements may relate to:

Individual facilitation techniques include coaching, mentoring, tutoring matching individuals one on one and may be used to:

Validation is:

Purpose, focus and context of validation activities may be:

Approaches to validation may include:

Materials and resources for validation may include:

Validation documentation may include:

Assessment appeals:

Documentation relevant to the appeals process may include:

Panel decision may include: