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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for validation
  2. Participate in the validation of assessment tools
  3. Contribute to validation outcomes

Performance Evidence

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

actively participating in a minimum of three validation sessions that address the critical aspects of validation

clearly identifying the purpose for each validation, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of assessors

collating and presenting documentation for each validation in a logical manner

communicating and liaising with relevant people

providing feedback and interpreting documentation in validation sessions

recording their contribution to validation findings.


Knowledge Evidence

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:

how to determine the evidence needed to demonstrate competence in a competency-based environment

the reasons for carrying out validation and different approaches to validation that may be appropriate before, during and after an assessment

the components of assessment tools

critical aspects of validation, including validation of assessment processes, methods and products

how principles of assessment are addressed in validation

how rules of evidence are addressed in validation

work health and safety legislation, codes of practice, standards and guidelines that impact on assessment

obligations of an assessor under applicable legislation and/or standards, particularly in relation to validation activities.