COURSE OVERVIEW:

A critical aspect of the VET assessment process is gathering an appropriate amount and type of evidence and evaluating the evidence. This evidence is essential to demonstrate that the individual is competent.

One of the questions most frequently asked by assessors is – how much evidence is needed? Some assessors are accused of collecting too little while others collect too much. In fact, the volume of evidence collected will vary according to the competence being assessed, the candidate and the context of assessment.

Rather than focusing on the quantity of evidence, assessors need to ensure that assessment decisions are based on quality evidence.

Generally, the evidence required will impact on the type of assessment that needs to be done. Also, the evidence required is directly related to the requirement of the competency standard being assessed. This course is designed for VET assessors to help them understand how to target, gather, and evaluate assessment evidence.

Once the evidence has been collected, it should be compared with the relevant unit(s) of competency to make the assessment decision. If the assessment process has been valid, reliable, fair, and flexible and the evidence meets the rules of evidence, then the decision making should be straightforward.

The first part of this course focuses on the strategic identification of evidence used in the assessment process. It includes materials designed to help assessors target evidence in collaboration with candidates and their workplaces.

The second part provides advice on the design of evidence gathering techniques, including real work/real time activities (such as observations and third party reports), structured activities (such as simulations, demonstrations, activity sheets and projects), questioning and portfolios.

The third part provides strategies and materials to help assessors make sound assessment decisions.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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

·       The types of assessment evidence

·       How to target evidence

·       The definition of evidence

·       The rules of evidence

·       The language, literacy and numeracy requirements

·       What are evidence gathering materials

·       The four broad categories of evidence gathering materials

·       The purpose of evidence gathering materials  

·       How the evidence gathering materials support the assessment process

·       How workplace evidence can be collected by the assessor, the candidate or a third party

·       What should the assessor do, when planning and conducting an observation?

·       How to structure evidence gathering activities

·       How demonstrations can be used in a wide range of situations

·       The materials required to support a demonstration activity

·       What should the assessor do, when planning and implementing a demonstration

·       Simulation as a form of evidence gathering

·       The materials that support a simulation

·       How to develop a simulation

·       Activity sheets and how to design them

·       The types of questioning that an assessor should use

·       The benefits of oral questioning

·       Hints for assessors for effective questioning

·       What the assessors should avoid during questioning

·       The benefits and challenges of using written questions

·       How to record responses

·       How to design a work related project?

·       What is a portfolio

·       How to assemble a portfolio

·       How to check the authenticity of portfolio evidence

·       How to evaluate assessment evidence

·       How to ensure a fair evaluation and judgement

·       The strategies and tools to help assessors make fair assessments

·       How to review the evidence

·       What is the critical evidence

·       How to make sure that all the dimensions of competency are demonstrated by the evidence

·       What evidence is there of the key competencies

·       How to make sure that the evidence is at the correct AQF qualification level

·       What are the rules of evidence

·       How to make the final judgement

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”.