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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Analyse job descriptions and workplace performance measures of an organisation
  2. Determine the range of evidence that can contribute to recognition for a unit of competency
  3. Prepare a recognition package for employees of an organisation
  4. Monitor recognition-based assessment for a unit of competency
  5. Evaluate an organisations recognition-based assessment procedures

Required Skills

Required skills

analysis and interpretation skills to

unpack competency standards

interpret job description and performance appraisal information and map to units of competency

identify candidate needs

communication skills to

explain the recognition process to the candidate

give clear and precise instructions and advice

discuss the recognition process with other relevant people

discuss the assessment outcome with the candidate

literacy skills to

read and interpret relevant information to conduct recognitionbased assessment

prepare required documentation and recordsreports of recognition outcomes in the required format

research and evaluation skills to

research workplace sources of evidence

access recognition policies and procedures

evaluate evidence

evaluate the recognition process

Required knowledge

recognitionbased assessment including

the criteria used in national VET endorsed or accredited competency standards defining specifications for performance of work and work functions which include skills and knowledge

units of competency as the basis of qualifications

the principles of recognition and evidencebased assessment

the structure and application of competency standards

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

the components of competency

Training Package Assessment Guidelines

the organisations assessment system policies and procedures

different types of recognition approaches and tools

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

assessment validation

roles and responsibilities in the recognition process including OHS obligations and duty of care

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

compliance with AQTF requirements

copyright and privacy laws including the use of electronic technology

Evidence Required

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

Develop implement and review two recognition strategies for different units of competency in an organisational context

Document accurately

the advice to assessors and candidates and

the recognition tools and the evaluation instruments for the recognition assessments undertaken

Critically review an organisations recognitionbased assessment processes

evaluate the approaches taken and

prepare a report detailing proposed changes to improve both the processes and outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Evidence must be gathered in the workplace wherever possible Where no workplace is available a simulated workplace must be provided

Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Work performance measures may include:

organisational key performance indicators (KPIs)

organisational goals and objectives

organisational targets for teams and individuals

quantitative and qualitative performance measures

performance appraisal processes and documentation.

Performance appraisal processes and documentation may include:

annual employee reporting documents and templates

employee key performance indicators (KPIs)

duty statements

employment contracts

contractor statements of work

log books

employment specifications

job task lists.

The recognition package may include

units of competency and contextualisation statements

recognition tools including;

evidence lists

performance and evidence requirements

suggested questions or discussion points

observation checklists

supporting statement templates

advice to candidates

advice to employers

recognition policies and procedures

appeal procedures.