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TAEDES505 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Evaluate a training program

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TAEDES505 - Evaluate a training program
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate a training program, by measuring the effectiveness of training in meeting workforce performance needs and capability requirements. In a NVR/AQTF context it can contribute to the continuous improvement cycle within a registered training organisation (RTO).It applies to those who have responsibility for delivery and assessment strategies in the training programs of an organisation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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 the full details of the training program to be evaluated.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare evaluation
  • Document the aim and scope of the evaluation study
  • Identify the data and information required, and access sources of information
  • Establish a project plan and timelines that identify tasks and stakeholders in the evaluation process
  • Select and brief staff to be involved
  • Establish constructive relationships with the stakeholders identified in the evaluation plan
       
Element: Collect and collate evaluation data and information for a training program
  • Identify the most appropriate technique(s) for gathering quantitative and qualitative data and information
  • Develop evaluation instruments to gather data and information
  • Arrange workplace visits and meetings, and access to data and information
  • Collect data and information, and store in compliance with the record keeping and privacy policies and procedures of the organisation
  • Identify and record potentially useful information that is not identified in the evaluation plan
  • Collate and process data relevant to the evaluation
       
Element: Analyse evaluation data and information and make conclusions
  • Analyse the data and information to identify the outcomes of training, and their impact on workforce capability
  • Cross-check findings where possible by comparing with the results from different evaluation instruments
  • Develop conclusions about the effectiveness and efficiency of the training program, as per the evaluation aim and scope
  • Document areas of training that are satisfactory and those requiring improvement
  • Identify factors affecting performance and suggest possible enhancements or alternatives to the training program
       
Element: Report on the conclusions and recommendations of the evaluation
  • Document issues and conclusions arising from the analysis conducted
  • Make recommendations to stakeholders on areas of possible improvement
  • Discuss preliminary findings with stakeholders
  • Produce an evaluation report and distribute to all stakeholders
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan and prepare evaluation

1.1 Document the aim and scope of the evaluation study

1.2 Identify the data and information required, and access sources of information

1.3 Establish a project plan and timelines that identify tasks and stakeholders in the evaluation process

1.4 Select and brief staff to be involved

1.5 Establish constructive relationships with the stakeholders identified in the evaluation plan

2. Collect and collate evaluation data and information for a training program

2.1 Identify the most appropriate technique(s) for gathering quantitative and qualitative data and information

2.2 Develop evaluation instruments to gather data and information

2.3 Arrange workplace visits and meetings, and access to data and information

2.4 Collect data and information, and store in compliance with the record keeping and privacy policies and procedures of the organisation

2.5 Identify and record potentially useful information that is not identified in the evaluation plan

2.6 Collate and process data relevant to the evaluation

3. Analyse evaluation data and information and make conclusions

3.1 Analyse the data and information to identify the outcomes of training, and their impact on workforce capability

3.2 Cross-check findings where possible by comparing with the results from different evaluation instruments

3.3 Develop conclusions about the effectiveness and efficiency of the training program, as per the evaluation aim and scope

3.4 Document areas of training that are satisfactory and those requiring improvement

3.5 Identify factors affecting performance and suggest possible enhancements or alternatives to the training program

4. Report on the conclusions and recommendations of the evaluation

4.1 Document issues and conclusions arising from the analysis conducted

4.2 Make recommendations to stakeholders on areas of possible improvement

4.3 Discuss preliminary findings with stakeholders

4.4 Produce an evaluation report and distribute to all stakeholders

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

evaluating one training program against workforce performance needs and capability requirements

producing an evaluation report that addresses all phases of the evaluation process including recommendations on areas for improvement

critically reviewing the evaluation process and approaches taken and propose changes to improve the 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 Packages and accredited courses, and what comprises quality training and assessment services

the terminology relating to quality evaluation processes

a range of evaluation models/methods, including the Kirkpatrick Model

security of information and confidentiality requirements in relation to evaluation

different methodologies for evaluation, and when qualitative and quantitative measures are most useful.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan and prepare evaluation

1.1 Document the aim and scope of the evaluation study

1.2 Identify the data and information required, and access sources of information

1.3 Establish a project plan and timelines that identify tasks and stakeholders in the evaluation process

1.4 Select and brief staff to be involved

1.5 Establish constructive relationships with the stakeholders identified in the evaluation plan

2. Collect and collate evaluation data and information for a training program

2.1 Identify the most appropriate technique(s) for gathering quantitative and qualitative data and information

2.2 Develop evaluation instruments to gather data and information

2.3 Arrange workplace visits and meetings, and access to data and information

2.4 Collect data and information, and store in compliance with the record keeping and privacy policies and procedures of the organisation

2.5 Identify and record potentially useful information that is not identified in the evaluation plan

2.6 Collate and process data relevant to the evaluation

3. Analyse evaluation data and information and make conclusions

3.1 Analyse the data and information to identify the outcomes of training, and their impact on workforce capability

3.2 Cross-check findings where possible by comparing with the results from different evaluation instruments

3.3 Develop conclusions about the effectiveness and efficiency of the training program, as per the evaluation aim and scope

3.4 Document areas of training that are satisfactory and those requiring improvement

3.5 Identify factors affecting performance and suggest possible enhancements or alternatives to the training program

4. Report on the conclusions and recommendations of the evaluation

4.1 Document issues and conclusions arising from the analysis conducted

4.2 Make recommendations to stakeholders on areas of possible improvement

4.3 Discuss preliminary findings with stakeholders

4.4 Produce an evaluation report and distribute to all stakeholders

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Document the aim and scope of the evaluation study 
Identify the data and information required, and access sources of information 
Establish a project plan and timelines that identify tasks and stakeholders in the evaluation process 
Select and brief staff to be involved 
Establish constructive relationships with the stakeholders identified in the evaluation plan 
Identify the most appropriate technique(s) for gathering quantitative and qualitative data and information 
Develop evaluation instruments to gather data and information 
Arrange workplace visits and meetings, and access to data and information 
Collect data and information, and store in compliance with the record keeping and privacy policies and procedures of the organisation 
Identify and record potentially useful information that is not identified in the evaluation plan 
Collate and process data relevant to the evaluation 
Analyse the data and information to identify the outcomes of training, and their impact on workforce capability 
Cross-check findings where possible by comparing with the results from different evaluation instruments 
Develop conclusions about the effectiveness and efficiency of the training program, as per the evaluation aim and scope 
Document areas of training that are satisfactory and those requiring improvement 
Identify factors affecting performance and suggest possible enhancements or alternatives to the training program 
Document issues and conclusions arising from the analysis conducted 
Make recommendations to stakeholders on areas of possible improvement 
Discuss preliminary findings with stakeholders 
Produce an evaluation report and distribute to all stakeholders 

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