COURSE OVERVIEW:

The course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to effectively assess the competency of individuals in various vocational training contexts. Throughout the course, participants will delve into a comprehensive exploration of assessment practices, procedures, and regulatory requirements, ensuring they are well-prepared to conduct assessments with integrity, fairness, and professionalism.

One of the foundational aspects covered in the course is the planning and preparation phase of assessment. Participants will learn how to meticulously plan and prepare for assessment activities, including understanding the legislative and VET regulatory requirements pertinent to assessing competence. This phase involves familiarising oneself with assessment system policies and procedures, as well as gaining insight into the key features of competency-based assessment. By understanding these foundational elements, assessors can lay a solid groundwork for conducting assessments that adhere to regulatory standards and promote fair and valid outcomes.

Furthermore, the course delves into the intricacies of customising the assessment process to suit the specific needs and circumstances of candidates. Participants will learn how to tailor assessment methods, tools, and conditions to accommodate diverse learner needs while maintaining the integrity of the assessment process. This includes understanding the nature and scope of reasonable adjustments in assessment and identifying when and how to apply them to ensure equitable assessment opportunities for all candidates.

In addition to preparing oneself as an assessor, the course also focuses on preparing candidates for assessment. Participants will explore effective strategies for communicating assessment requirements, providing clear instructions, and creating a safe and inclusive assessment environment. This involves promoting practices that uphold principles of fairness, respect, and inclusivity, such as using appropriate and inclusive language when interacting with candidates and adhering to work health and safety (WHS) responsibilities related to assessing competence.

As the assessment process unfolds, participants will learn how to collect robust evidence of candidate competency, make objective assessment judgments, and manage their own biases and conflicts of interest. They will gain insights into how the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence guide the assessment process, ensuring that assessment judgments are valid, reliable, and defensible. Moreover, participants will explore methods to review and improve their assessment practice continually, seeking feedback and opportunities for professional development to enhance their effectiveness as assessors.

This course is designed to align with the content outlined in the Nationally Recognised Unit of Competency TAEASS412.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the following topics:

·       Accessing Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Assessment System and Legislative and Regulatory Requirements

·       Accessing Training and Assessment Strategy and Delivery Plan

·       Accessing and Analysing Unit/s of Competency and Assessment Tool

·       Identifying Actions Required for Candidate and Assessor Preparation

·       Identifying and Obtaining Resources Required for Assessment Condition

·       Identifying Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and/or Reasonable Adjustment

·       Reviewing Foundation Skill Requirements and Levels

·       Seeking Specialist Advice and Support for Foundation Skills

·       Reviewing Candidates' Industry and/or Work Roles

·       Determining and Applying Suitable Contextualisation Methods

·       Recording Modifications to the Assessment Process

·       Prepare candidates

·       Explaining the Assessment Process and Performance Standards

·       Confirming Candidates' Understanding and Agreement

·       Confirming Candidates' Readiness for Assessment

·       Scheduling Assessment Activities

·       Organising, Contextualising, and Confirming Assessment Activities

·       Using Agreed Assessment Methods and Instruments

·       Identifying, Monitoring, and Addressing WHS Hazards and Risks

·       Monitoring and Adjusting Reasonable Adjustments

·       Recording Judgement of Performance

·       Providing Feedback and Support to Candidates

·       Review collected evidence and confirm that rules of evidence and principles of assessment have been met

·       Ensure that required assessment activities have been completed according to VET regulatory requirements and the assessment guidance and are assessed as satisfactory before making a judgement of competence

·       Seek moderation to assist in making the final judgement where required and according to organisational requirements

·       Make assessment judgement based on evidence of individual candidate’s demonstrated competence against evidence requirements

·       Record judgement of competence, details of how judgement was made, and any modifications or adjustments made to assessment process

·       Provide feedback to candidate on performance and assessment judgement according to organisational procedures

·       Implement and document required follow-up for those candidates deemed not yet competent

·       Complete and submit assessment records and results according to organisational procedures

·       Seek feedback relevant to own assessment practice and according to organisational procedures

·       Analyse assessment and own assessment practice and feedback and identify opportunities for improvements

·       Legislative and VET regulatory requirements relating to assessing competence

·       Planning and preparing for assessment

·       Preparing candidates for assessment

·       Customising assessment process

·       Conducting recognition of prior learning (RPL)

·       Making and recording reasonable adjustments

·       Gathering, organising, and recording assessment evidence in line with ethics, privacy, and confidentiality requirements

·       Making and moderating assessment judgments

·       Key features of competency-based assessment       

·       How competency-based assessment differs from other types of assessment

·       Nature and scope of evidence gathered, including evidence collected from other parties

·       Processes for analysing nationally recognised training products to identify evidence needed to demonstrate competence

·       The dimensions of competency and how they guide assessment practices

·       Processes for identifying and organising foundation skills support for candidates

·       Key structure, functions and content of assessment tools

·       Methods to Contextualise an Assessment Process while Maintaining Integrity

·       Nature and Scope of Reasonable Adjustment in Assessment, and When it Applies

·       Checking and Maintaining the Rigour of the Assessment Process Using Mapping Against Units of Competency

·       How the Principles of Assessment Guide the Assessment Process

·       How the Rules of Evidence Guide the Assessment Process

·       How to Make Objective Assessment Judgements, and Manage Own Bias and Conflicts of Interest

·       Practices and Methods that Promote Safe and Inclusive Assessment Environments, Including Using Appropriate and Inclusive Language when Providing Candidates with Information

·       Work Health and Safety (WHS) Responsibilities Relating to Assessing Competence

COURSE DURATION:

The typical duration of this course is approximately 2-3 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

You must have access to a computer or any mobile device with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free PDF Viewer) installed, to complete this course.

COURSE DELIVERY:

Purchase and download course content.

ASSESSMENT:

A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.

CERTIFICATION:

Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.