Assess competence

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver TAAASS402A, 'Assess competence'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Assess competence' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance Criteria

1

Establish and maintain the assessment environment

1.1

The assessment plan is interpreted and assessment system policies and procedures and organisational/ legal/ethical requirements for conducting assessment are confirmed with relevant people

1.2

The relevant benchmarks for assessment and nominated assessment tools are accessed and interpreted to confirm the evidence to be collected and how it is to be collected

1.3

Details of the assessment plan and the assessment process are explained, discussed and clarified with the candidate including opportunities for assessment, reasonable adjustment, reassessment and appeals

1.4

Proposed changes to the assessment process are negotiated and agreed with the candidate, where relevant

2

Gather quality evidence

2.1

The assessment plan is followed to guide the conduct of assessment and assessment methods and assessment tools are used to gather, organise and document evidence in a format suitable for determining competence

2.2

The principles of assessment and rules of evidence are applied in gathering quality evidence

2.3

Opportunities for evidence gathering in work activities/simulated work activities are determined with the candidate and relevant personnel

2.4

Opportunities for integrated assessment activities are identified and assessment tools are modified, where required

2.5

Identified assessment system policies and procedures and organisational/legal/ethical and requirements for assessment are addressed

3

Support the candidate

3.1

Candidates are guided in gathering their own evidence to support recognition of current competence

3.2

Appropriate communication and interpersonal skills are used to develop a professional relationship with the candidate which reflects sensitivity to individual differences and enables twoway feedback

3.3

Decisions on reasonable adjustment/s, where applicable, are made with the candidate, based on candidate's needs and characteristics

3.4

Reasonable adjustments must maintain the integrity of the relevant competency standards and provide balanced application of the principles of assessment and rules of evidence

3.5

Specialist support is accessed, where required, in accordance with the assessment plan

3.6

Any occupational health and safety (OHS), risk to person or equipment is addressed immediately

4

Make the assessment decision

4.1

Limitations in obtaining and evaluating quality evidence are identified and assistance is sought, where required, from relevant people

4.2

Collected evidence is examined and evaluated to ensure that it reflects the evidence required to demonstrate competency and which: encompasses all component parts of the competency standards and the dimensions of competency (where competency standards are the benchmarks for assessment), addresses other related documentation, complies with the rules of evidence

4.3

Judgement is used to infer whether competence has been demonstrated, based on the available evidence

4.4

Relevant assessment system policies and procedures and organisational/legal/ethical considerations are addressed in making the assessment decision

4.5

Clear and constructive feedback is provided to the candidate regarding the assessment decision and a follow-up action plan is developed, where required

5

Record and report the assessment decision

5.1

Assessment outcomes are recorded promptly and accurately in accordance with assessment system policies and procedures and organisational/legal/ethical requirements

5.2

An assessment report is completed and processed in accordance with assessment system policies and procedures and organisational/legal/ethical requirements

5.3

Recommendations for follow up action are submitted to relevant people, where required

5.4

Other relevant parties are informed of the assessment decision where required, and in accordance with confidentiality conventions

6

Review the assessment process

6.1

The assessment process is reviewed against criteria in consultation with relevant people to improve and modify future assessment practice

6.2

The review is documented and recorded in accordance with relevant assessment system policies and procedures and organisational/ legal/ethical requirements

6.3

Reflection skills are used to review and self-evaluate assessment practice


Qualifications and Skillsets

TAAASS402A appears in the following qualifications:

  • TDM60207 - ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (MARINE ENGINEERING - CLASS 1)
  • TDM60307 - ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (MARINE ENGINEERING - CLASS 2)
  • TDM60407 - ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS - MASTER UNLIMITED)
  • RGR40408 - Certificate IV in Racing (Greyhound Trainer)
  • RGR50108 - Diploma of Racing (Racehorse Trainer)
  • RGR40108 - Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer)