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· I have been advised of the assessment requirements, have been made aware of my rights and responsibilities as an assessment candidate, and choose to be assessed at this time.

· I am aware that there is a limit to the number of submissions that I can make for each assessment and I am submitting all documents required to complete this Assessment Workbook.

· I have organised and named the files I am submitting according to the instructions provided and I am aware that my assessor will not assess work that cannot be clearly identified and may request the work be resubmitted according to the correct process.

· This work is my own and contains no material written by another person except where due reference is made. I am aware that a false declaration may lead to the withdrawal of a qualification or statement of attainment.

· I am aware that there is a policy of checking the validity of qualifications that I submit as evidence as well as the qualifications/evidence of parties who verify my performance or observable skills. I give my consent to contact these parties for verification purposes.

Discuss the information found in each component and explain how this information is applied in a competency-based assessment.

Guidance: an example has been provided for your reference.

Evidence

Evidence

What is the minimum evidence that the candidate must provide to demonstrate his/her ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of the unit?

Guidance: Describe where and how to access this information.

(1) purpose of assessing candidates against the unit, and

(2) contexts of assessment for the units

Guidance:

· There are several ways to answer this question; however, your answer must be consistent with the competency standards of the unit.

· An example using unit TAEASS403 has been provided for your reference.

Guidance: describe where and how to access this information

Guidance: For the purpose of this assessment, your responses must align with contextualisation guidelines provided in the implementation guide for the TAE Training and Education Training Package.

a. Assessment guidelines

b. Qualifications framework

c. Competency standards

a. Portfolio

b. Questioning

c. Direct observation

d. Third-party evidence

a. Portfolio

b. Questioning

c. Direct observation

Guidance: other assessment methods and instruments may be applicable; However, for the purpose of this assessment, select only the best answer from the options provided in the drop-down lists below. An example has been provided for your reference

Guidance: Give one (1) method for trialing and one (1) method for reviewing assessment tools.

(Provide one (1) for each)

a) inclusive practice

b) universal design

a. Direct evidence

b. Indirect evidence

c. Supplementary evidence

Your response must be between 100 – 150 words.

Provided in the link below is the Training and Assessment Strategy (TAS) of Compliant Training Services for the course TAE40116.

Compliant Training Services TAE40116 TAS username: learner password: studyhard

Review the TAS and answer the questions that follow.

Regulatory or Certification

Considerations

a. Fairness

b. Flexibility

c. Validity

d. Reliability

The definitions below are taken and adapted from Table 1.8-1: Principles of Assessment, of the Standards for RTOs 2015.

Discuss the procedures you must follow to report this hazard.

Guidance: Your responses must be based on the procedures for reporting hazards in place in your organisation OR in an organisation you are familiar with.

(list two)

This practical assessment will assist your completion of the assessment activities relevant to the requirements of the units covered in this workbook:

These requirements will be addressed through the following projects:

· Project 1: Develop three assessment tools – must cover three different units of competency

· Project 2: Plan and organise assessment for five candidates – two of which must be RPL assessments – assessments must be within the VET context against at least one endorsed or accredited unit of competency – development of two assessment instruments covering two units (different from the units used in Project 1)

· Project 3: Participate in three validation sessions

This project requires you to develop three (3) assessment tools, each covering at least one (1) different unit of competency.

The development of each assessment tool is divided into three parts:

Part 1: Plan development of assessment tool

Part 2: Develop the assessment tool

Part 3: Review and trial the assessment tool

This project can be completed through a real workplace or simulated scenario. Instructions for both pathways are provided below, choose the pathway that best suits your needs. If you have any concerns or queries, please direct them to your assessor.

Dear Workplace Supervisor,

Thank you for allowing the candidate to complete this Project in your workplace. This Project requires the candidate to develop three (3) assessment tools for at least one (1) unit of competency each.

Please read the candidate instructions that follow. You will be asked to sign and date the following:

· Supervisor Consent Form

The Supervisor Consent Form documents that you have given the candidate permission to conduct the Project tasks in your workplace. It also states that candidates must be given access to and permission to submit, organisational documents relevant to the Project.

· Supervisor Declaration Forms

There are also Supervisor Declaration Forms for you to complete in Step 1, and at the end of Step 3.

To complete this project, you will need access to the following resources:

· access to a client and/or clients to be assessed against three (3) different units of competency, where one (1) must require assessment through RPL

· consent forms completed by the candidate and your workplace supervisor

Guidance: You must submit these to your assessor before proceeding with the project. Follow the prompts provided to you in the instructions.

· assessment tool development documentation

Guidance: You can submit documentation from your organisation as long as they contain the requirements for the assessment. The information you require to complete the project will be outlined for you in the candidate instructions.

Where the information required is not included in your workplace documentation, please fill in the necessary templates provided to you in this workbook.

I am also confirming that the candidate demonstrated active listening, adequate comprehension, and the appropriate use of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation during our session.

I am also confirming that the candidate demonstrated active listening, adequate comprehension, and the appropriate use of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation during our session.

Write the filename/s of the assessment instrument

Outline the amendments you have done on the document

Write the filename/s of the assessment instrument

Outline the amendments you have done on the document

The following evidence is required for this project:

· Client1 – AP[UNIT CODE]

· Client 2 – AP[UNIT CODE], etc.

Note: If the assessment plan does not contain all the information required in Step 1, you can also submit a copy of the Client’s Profile or a copy of a Training Needs Analysis completed for the candidates/learner group.

· [UNIT CODE]-ATR1

· [UNIT CODE]-ATR2

· [UNIT CODE]-ATFF1

· [UNIT CODE]- ATFF2

You will be required to complete the tasks in this project through the details provided in the Case Study below. Specific information about the task will also be provided through the Role Play with your assessor.

· Real World Simulations that Enhance the Adult Learning Experience

· Industry Relevant Learning Resources

· Training Package Compliant Assessment tools

· Rigorous Validation to Ensure You Get Through Audit

You may read more about Compliant Learning Resources by clicking on the logo below:

Username: learner Password: studyhard NOTE: If the link is not working, copy & paste the url to your browser: http://compliantlearningresources.com.au/network/

Scenario:

Abigail is working as a Junior Instructional Designer for Compliant Learning Resources. ABC Training Services, a long-time client of Compliant, has just placed an order for three assessment tools, one for each of the following units:

1. BSBITU101 – Operate a personal computer

2. BSBITU102 – Develop keyboard skills

3. BSBITU201 – Produce simple word processed documents

These units will be used in ABC’s Certificate I in Business course.

Danah Roberts is the Training Manager of ABC Training Services. She is the contact person for this project. Below is her email outlining the specifications of the project.

It was lovely meeting you the other day to discuss this new project.

As agreed, we have arranged for Compliant Learning Resources to develop the assessment tools for the following units:

1. BSBITU101 – Operate a personal computer

2. BSBITU102 – Develop keyboard skills

3. BSBITU201 – Produce simple word processed documents

I would like you to develop one assessment tool for each unit.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to send me an email, or call me at 1234567890.

I look forward to seeing the finished resources!

Cheers,

Danah Roberts

ABC Training Services

The development of each assessment tool must follow the steps outlined below:

Step 1: Plan development of assessment tool

Step 2: Develop assessment tool

Step 3: Review and trial assessment tool

Follow the instructions and prompts provided to you below, and complete the templates accordingly.

For the purpose of this assessment, your assessor will play the role of Danah Roberts, the Training Manager of ABC Training Services. Should you have any questions or concerns about the task, you may direct them to your assessor.

Note, that during this activity, you will also be assessed on your oral communication skills. To complete this assessment, you must book a call with your client (assessor) to confirm the requirements required to complete your “Development Planning Template”. During this conversation you must satisfactorily demonstrate the following skills:

· active listening,

· comprehension of client requirements, and

· appropriate use of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

a) Download the Assessment Tool Development Planning Template provided in the link below:

TAE40116 Forms and Templates

Download “Assessment Tool Development Planning Template”

Username: learner Password: studyhard

b) Access the relevant unit requirements from https://training.gov.au , and review them.

c) Your assessor will play the role of the client, Danah Roberts, the training manager of ABC Training Services. You must contact the client and discuss with them the requirements of the assessment. The information the client provides to you will help you complete Part 1 of the Assessment Development Planning Template.

Note, that during this activity, you will also be assessed for your oral communication skills. To complete this assessment, you must book a call with your assessor. You must demonstrate the following to achieve a ‘yes’ mark in the assessment criteria:

· active listening,

· adequate comprehension, and

· appropriate use of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

d) Review and analyse the client requirements against the requirements of the unit with your client. Discuss with the client if there are conflict/s with their requirements against the requirements of the unit.

e) Determine the focus of the assessment tool by completing the first part of the Planning Template provided. You must create one (1) Assessment Planning Template for each unit. An example is provided below for your reference:

Note: You will be asked to complete Part 2 of the Assessment Tool Development Planning Template, after completing Part 1 read the next set of instructions before completing Part 2. You are not required to complete Parts 3 and 4 of the Assessment Tool Development Planning Template.

Guidance: List and describe the target group of candidates that will be completing this assessment tool

· People who are presently employed, or wish to be employed in accounting job roles with duties such as.

· Operational reporting

· Producing non-complex management reports including compiling budget information

· Compiling data for job costing reports

· Supervising the operation of computer-based financial systems

· Classifying, recording and reporting accounting information

· Maintaining inventory records

· Managing a small office

Ensuring relevant legal requirements are adhered to

Guidance: determine the specific skills and knowledge assessed by the tool

Guidance: Select the pathway appropriate for the client requirements

|X| Training and Assessment

|_| RPL

If client would like to be assessed through RPL, identify the evidence the candidate can present. Select all that apply.

|_| Statement of Attainment

|_| References from former employers

|_| References from clients

|_| Work Samples (please specify)

________________________

________________________

________________________

|_| Others (please specify)

__________________

__________________ __________________

Guidance: determine the environment in which the assessment will be carried out, including real or simulated workplace

Assessment tool will provide instructions to complete the assessment in a workplace environment or in a simulated environment.

Guidance: List at least two industry contacts, individuals or organisations, to conduct industry consultations with.

· Kelly Kegan – Diploma of Accounting, Trainer and Assessor, ABC Training Services

· Mathew Morgan – Senior Accountant, Accountability Now

Guidelines: List specific application/s of the unit relevant to the industry requirements

Guidance: refers to relevant training package or accredited course contextualisation guidelines

Guidance: may include but are not limited to:

information from the competency standards about:

· resources required for assessment

· assessment context

· appropriate assessment methods

Method of assessment used to assess practical skills and knowledge will include:

· evaluating an integrated activity which combines the elements of competency for the unit or a cluster of related units of competency

· verbal or written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills which may include formal examinations

· setting and reviewing workplace projects and business simulations

· evaluating samples of work

accessing and validating third party reports.

a) Download the Competency Mapping Template provided in the link below:

TAE40116 Forms and Templates

Download “Competency Mapping Template”

Username: learner Password: studyhard

b) Complete a competency map for each of the following units of competency:

BSBITU101 Operate a personal computer

BSBITU102 Develop keyboard skills

BSBITU201 Produce simple word processed documents

Use the information provided in the unit of competency and assessment requirements.

c) Create a separate competency map document for each unit of competency. You should have three (3) competency mapping documents at the end of this step. Save each document using the filename: [UNIT CODE]-Competency Map You do not need to fill in the Assessment Method fields for now, you will come back to that in the next step of this Project.

d) Review and analyse the unit of competency and assessment requirements

e) Determine the most suitable methods for assessment. Consider the following:

a. Who is your learner cohort?

b. Who will collect the evidence?

c. Where and how will the assessment be conducted?

d. How will the assessment outcomes be recorded and distributed to the candidates?

This information has been provided to you through your conversation with your client (assessor) in the Part 1. If necessary, contact your client to reconfirm these details.

f) Once you’ve decided on the assessment methods you will use in the assessment tool, determine the assessment instruments you will use to collect assessment evidence.

Note: The assessment methods you select must meet the principles of assessment, while the assessment instruments must support the collection of evidence that meets the rules of evidence.

g) Complete the second part of the Planning Template you downloaded in Part 1. An example is provided below for your reference:

By this time, you have already completed the necessary parts of the Assessment Tool Development Plan. Save the completed document using the filename: [UNIT CODE]-ATDP

Note: You are not required to complete Parts 3 and 4 of the Assessment Tool Development Plan.

Guidance: select assessment methods to be used for the assessment tool

Guidance: list at least two different assessment instruments for each selected assessment method, to provide options for collection of evidence

Guidance: indicate the context in which the assessment will take place, and how the assessment instruments will be administered

Video recording

Presentations

Projects

Questionnaire (oral)

Oral examination

a) Develop the assessment instruments that support the collection of evidence required by the unit.

Note: Remember to provide clear and specific instructions to both the candidate and assessor for the use or administration of the assessment instrument. Add further guidance if necessary, to ensure that the assessment tools reflect the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence.

b) Templates for different types of assessment instruments are provided in the link below:

TAE40116 Forms and Templates

See list for Assessment Instruments

Username: learner Password: studyhard

c) Edit the templates as needed to meet the requirements of the assessments

When reviewing the assessment instrument templates, consider the assessment pathway the client/s wants to take. For instance, if the client/s wants to be assessed through the RPL pathway you can create assessment instruments that will allow them to present evidence of their current competency.

d) Develop the assessment tasks to address all the requirements of the unit:

a. Performance criteria

b. Performance evidence

c. Knowledge evidence

d. Assessment Conditions

e) When developing the assessment tasks, consider relevant:

· assessment system policies and procedures

· storage and retrieval needs

Consider the candidate’s needs when developing the assessment tasks.

f) Using the competency map you completed in Part 1, map each assessment task to the corresponding unit requirement it is addressing. An example is provided for you below:

g) Each assessment instrument must include clear and specific procedures for the assessor and the candidate

a. For the administration of the assessment

b. Submission instructions (for the student)

c. Marking guide and benchmark answers (for the assessor only)

h) Save each assessment instrument using the filename:

[UNIT CODE]-instrument1 , [UNIT CODE]-instrument2 , etc.

a. Find two volunteers to participate in the review of the assessment tool. Ideally, find people who are:

· Relevant industry experts

· Other trainers and assessors

You must facilitate the review of the assessment tools. This can be done through video conference or face-to-face session, etc. with the volunteers as long as you are able to demonstrate the following during the session:

· active listening

· usage of appropriate grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation

· adequate comprehension

b. Provide a copy of the assessment tool and the assessment map to your volunteers. Have them review the assessment tool and the assessment map using the review form linked below:

TAE40116 Forms and Templates

Download “Assessment Tool Review Form”

Username: learner Password: studyhard

Note: Your volunteers must sign and date the declaration found at the end of the Assessment Tool Review Form for their feedback to be considered valid. They must also provide their contact details in case your assessor will need to call for confirmation.

c. Save the completed assessment tool review forms using the filenames:

· [UNIT CODE]-ATR1

· [UNIT CODE]-ATR2

a) Based on the outcome of the review you completed in step 1, amend the assessment tool as needed.

b) On the space provided below, outline the amendments you’ve done on the assessment tools.

c) Save the amended assessment instruments, using the same filenames, and adding the prefix “.v2” (for version 2).

For example, if you amended instrument 1 from the BSBITU101 assessments, the original document would have the filename: ‘BSBITU101-instrument1’, while the amended document will have the filename: ‘BSBITU101-instrument1.V2’.

a) Find two volunteers to trial the assessment. Ideally, find volunteers who have similar characteristics to, and levels of ability of, the target learner group.

b) Facilitate the assessment for the volunteers, following the assessment procedures intended in the administration of the assessment tool.

You must facilitate the review of the assessment tools. This can be through video conference or face-to-face session, etc. with the volunteers as long as you are able to demonstrate the following during the session:

· active listening

· usage of appropriate grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation

· adequate comprehension

c) Once completed, seek their feedback using the Assessment Trial Feedback form provided below:

TAE40116 Forms and Templates

Download “Assessment Trial Feedback Form”

Username: learner Password: studyhard

Before wrapping up the trial, ensure that your volunteers have signed and dated the declaration section, and provided their contact details. Your assessor may contact your volunteers to confirm details when necessary.

d) Submit the completed feedback forms using the filenames:

· [UNIT CODE]-ATFF1

· [UNIT CODE]- ATFF2

a) Based on the feedback from the trial you completed in step 3, amend the assessment tool as needed.

b) On the space provided below, outline the amendments you’ve done on the assessment tools.

c) Save the amended assessment instruments, using the same filenames, and adding the prefix “.Final”.

For example, if you amended instrument 1 from the BSBITU101 assessments, following the recommendations from the trial feedback, the amended document will have the filename: ‘BSBITU101-instrument1.Final’.

· BSBITU101-ATR1, BSBITU102-ATR1, BSBITU201-ATR1

· BSBITU101-ATR2, BSBITU102-ATR2, BSBITU201-ATR2

· BSBITU101-ATFF1, BSBITU102-ATFF1, BSBITU201-ATFF1

· BSBITU101- ATFF2, BSBITU102- ATFF2, BSBITU201- ATFF2

Part 1: Training and Assessment Pathway

· Plan and organise assessments via the training and assessment pathway

Part 2: RPL Assessment Pathway

· Plan and organise assessments via the RPL assessment pathway

You will be provided with a case study to perform all the tasks included in this project. The case study will include all the instructions and information you need to complete this project.

He is now working on his TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment course.

Makoto had just completed the lectures and workshops for the design cluster which covers the following units:

· TAEDES401 Design and develop learning programs

· TAEDES402 Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs

· TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills

Makoto is ready to take the assessment tasks for these units and has requested to take the assessments on the following dates:

· 7 July 20xx* – TAEDES401

· 14 July 20xx* – TAEDES402

· 21 July 20xx* – TAELLN411

*20xx is current year

· Review and analyse the assessment requirements

· Prepare an assessment plan for each of the units

· Identify modification and contextualisation requirements for existing assessment tools

To assist you in the completion of these steps, use the Assessment Plan Template provided in the link below:

TAE40116 Forms and Templates

Download “Assessment Plan Template”

Username: learner Password: studyhard

Note, that during this activity, you will also be assessed for your oral communication skills. To complete this assessment, you must book a call with your assessor. You must demonstrate the following to achieve a ‘yes’ mark in the assessment criteria:

· active listening,

· adequate comprehension, and

· appropriate use of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

Before completing the assessment plan, you must contact your assessor to confirm:

· the purpose, context, and details of the assessment, and other information needed to complete the ‘Background of Assessment’ field in the Assessment Plan Template.

You are also provided with Makoto’s student profile to help get a better picture of Makoto’s assessment needs.

You must complete one (1) assessment plan for each unit of competency and have three (3) files ready for submission at the end of this project. Once completed, save the Assessment Plans using the following filenames:

· AssessmentPlan TAEDES401

· AssessmentPlan TAEDES402

· AssessmentPlan TAELLN411

After completing the assessment plans submit them to your assessor for review and approval. Revise the assessment plans as needed according to your assessor’s advice until approved. Your final submission for this part of the project must include your assessor’s signature on the approval section of each of the plans.

a. TAEDEL401 Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning

b. BSBCMM401 Make a presentation

Makoto has requested to take the assessments on the following dates:

· 3 August 20xx *– TAEDEL401

· 10 August 20xx *– BSBCMM401

*20xx is current year

Part 2 is divided into two tasks:

Task 1: Complete the two RPL Assessment Plans for Makoto (one for each unit: TAEDEL401 and BSBCMM401)

To assist you in the completion of this task, use the RPL Assessment Plan Template provided in the link below:

TAE40116 Forms and Templates

Download “RPL Assessment Plan Template”

Username: learner Password: studyhard

You may edit the plan as needed to address the assessment requirements of each unit. You are required to complete one RPL Assessment Plan for each unit:

· TAEDEL401 Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning

· BSBCMM401 Make a presentation

Once completed, save the RPL Assessment Plan using the following filenames:

· RPLPlanTAEDEL401

· RPLPlanBSBCMM401

Note, that during this activity, you will also be assessed for your oral communication skills. To complete this assessment, you must book a call with your assessor. You must demonstrate the following to achieve a ‘yes’ mark in the assessment criteria:

· active listening,

· adequate comprehension, and

· appropriate use of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

Submit the assessment plans to your assessor for review and approval. Revise the assessment plans as needed according to your assessor’s advice until approved. Your final submission for this part of the project must include your assessor’s signature on the approval section of the plan.

Task 2: Contextualise the RPL Assessment Instruments for Makoto

This task requires you to contextualise the RPL Assessment Instruments for Makoto. You will need to consider Makoto’s previous work and learning experiences, and review them against the unit requirements.

To assist you in completing this task, follow the steps outlined below:

1) Create an assessment map for each of the following units:

a. TAEDEL401 Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning

b. BSBCMM401 Make a presentation

Use the RPL Assessment Mapping Template provided in the link below:

TAE40116 Forms and Templates

Download “RPL Assessment Mapping Template”

Username: learner Password: studyhard

2) As you complete the maps, review the unit requirements and start planning the evidence documents that Makoto could submit to show competence in each of the unit criteria.

Save the RPL Assessment Maps using the following filenames:

· RPLMapTAEDEL401

· RPLMapBSBCMM401

3) Download the RPL Assessment Template provided on the link below and contextualise the instructions to fit Makoto’s RPL Assessment Needs:

TAE40116 Forms and Templates

Download “RPL Assessment Template”

Username: learner Password: studyhard

Fill in the “Evidence Required” section of the form and describe the different workplace evidence that Makoto could submit for his RPL assessment. Make sure to consider Makoto’s previous work and learning experience.

Check the following implementation guides for any advice relevant to contextualisation needs you identified for Makoto:

TAE Implementation Guide

Download “TAE Training and Education Implementation Guide”

Username: learner Password: studyhard

BSB Implementation Guide

Download “BSBv2_Implementation_Guide.pdf

4) On your assessment map, make sure you map each requirement (PCs, PEs, KEs and Assessment Conditions) to an evidence document. Write the corresponding documents on the column headings, and then tick the boxes that match the evidence documents to the unit requirements that they address:

Note that each unit requirement MUST have a corresponding evidence document to demonstrate the candidate’s competence.

5) Once completed save the two RPL Assessment Instruments and two RPL Assessment Maps using the following filenames:

· AssessmentPlan TAEDES401, AssessmentPlan TAEDES402, AssessmentPlan TAEDES411

Note: After completing the assessment plans submit them to your assessor for review and approval. Revise the assessment plans as needed according to your assessor’s advice until approved. Your final submission for this part of the project must include your assessor’s signature on the approval section of each of the plans.

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Note: After completing the assessment plans submit them to your assessor for review and approval. Revise the assessment plans as needed according to your assessor’s advice until approved. Your final submission for this part of the project must include your assessor’s signature on the approval section of each of the plans.

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· Validation Session 1:

· BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others

· Validation Session 2:

· CHCDIS007 – Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

· Validation Session 3:

· BSBITU306 – Design and produce business documents

Provided in the link below are all the resources you will need to complete this task.

TAE40116 Forms and Templates

See list of Validation Documents

Username: learner Password: studyhard

As an external validator for Compliant Learning Resources, you are required to comply with the following policies and procedures relevant to validation activities:

· All communications between the external validator and Compliant Training Services employees regarding the validation or the validation outcomes must be documented in the validation communication log (the communication log template is provided in the validation documents).

Guidance: For the purpose of this assessment, your trainer/assessor will play the role of the Compliant Training Services supervisor overseeing this validation exercise. All communications between you and your trainer/assessor via email or phone relevant to the validation exercise must be logged in the validation communication log.

· External validators must use the validation tools provided by Compliant learning resources:

· Competency Mapping Tool

· Validation Reporting Tool

· Validation Checklist

· Validation Communication Log

Note, that during this activity, you will also be assessed for your oral communication skills. To complete this assessment, you must book a call with your assessor. You must demonstrate the following to achieve a ‘yes’ mark in the assessment criteria:

· active listening,

· adequate comprehension, and

· appropriate use of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

Detailed instructions are outlined in the steps provided below:

· Discuss and confirm the purpose, context and scope of the validation process with your client (Compliant Learning Resources).

Guidance: for the purpose of this assessment, your trainer/assessor will play the role of the client. Should you need to discuss or confirm any details of the validation process, you may contact your assessor. Make sure to document all communications related to the validation activity on the validation communication log as indicated in Compliant’s validation policies.

· Arrange the materials required for the validation activities

Guidance: all the materials that you will need in the validation sessions are provided to you in the case study. To document your completion of this step, you are also provided with a validation checklist which is included in the validation documents provided by Compliant Learning Resources. You are required to complete the checklist for each of the validation session you complete.

· Check that all the documents you will be using in the validation are correct

Guidance: check that you have all the resources required for assessment (templates, forms, case study materials, etc.) and that you have the correct versions of the documents you will be validating

· You are given three assessment tools. You are required to complete one validation session for each assessment tool.

· Analyse the relevant units of competency. Use the competency mapping tool provided by Compliant Learning Resources to outline the assessment requirements of the units you will use for the validation.

· Take note that at the end of this task, you will be required to submit the following documents:

· Evidence documents for Validation Session 1:

· Competency map for BSBWHS201 (use filename: BSBWHS201-CM)

· Validation report for BSBWHS201 (use filename: BSBWHS201-VR)

· Validation checklist for BSBWHS201 (use filename: BSBWHS201-VC)

· Evidence documents for Validation Session 2:

· Competency map for CHCDIS007 (use filename: CHCDIS007 -CM)

· Validation report for CHCDIS007 (use filename: CHCDIS007 -VR)

· Validation checklist for CHCDIS007 (use filename: CHCDIS007 -VC)

· Evidence documents for Validation Session 3:

· Competency map for BSBITU306 (use filename: BSBITU306-CM)

· Validation report for BSBITU306 (use filename: BSBITU306-VR)

· Validation checklist for BSBITU306 (use filename: BSBITU306-VC)

The validation of the assessment tools involves two parts:

Part 1: ensuring that all the unit requirements are addressed by the assessment tool.

This involves checking each unit requirement against the tasks in the assessment tools. The purpose of this is to ensure that the assessment tool will facilitate the students’ demonstration of all the knowledge and skills required by the unit/s of competency.

To do this, use the validation mapping template you prepared in step 1. Map each unit requirement (PC, PE, KE, and AC) to the assessment tasks that would allow the students to demonstrate their competency in each of them.

For your reference, an example of a validation map is provided below:

Once you have completed mapping the tools against the unit requirements, save the competency mapping documents using the filenames:

· Competency map for BSBWHS201 (use filename: BSBWHS201-CM)

· Competency map for CHCDIS007 (use filename: CHCDIS007 -CM)

· Competency map for BSBITU306 (use filename: BSBITU306-CM)

Part 2: ensuring the assessment tools meet other compliance requirements

This involves checking the assessment tools against other relevant industry and legislative standards for compliance. This includes but are not limited to:

· Ensuring the tools meet the principles of assessment and rules of evidence

· Ensuring that the context and conditions of assessment include clear instructions for the assessor and the candidate

· Ensuring that the assessment decision-making rules and benchmarks are clear and enable consistent outcomes

· Ensuring that recording mechanisms are clear and allow for sufficient information to be recorded

These requirements are all outlined in the validation reporting tool provided by Compliant Learning Resources.

A full report of your validation outcomes must be reflected in the validation report tool. You must submit one (1) validation reporting tool for each validation session you conduct.

Mapping: W1.0 (p), IO1.0 (p), GWD1.0 (p), 2.0 (p)

Follow the steps provided below to complete the validation reporting tool accurately.

1. Complete the first page of the validation reporting tool.

Tick which documents you will be submitting along with the validation reporting tool. Specify the following:

· the number of the Assessor Guide for the unit, and

· the version number of the Competency Mapping Tool

A completed sample is provided for you below.

The following materials must be attached or enclosed with this form:

|X| Assessor Guide 4

|X| Competency Mapping Tool(s)- Version No. 1.0

|_| Relevant Unit(s) of Competency

2. Assessor Guide/Candidate Instructions

Read the criteria in the column ‘Type of information.’ Where the assessment tool meets the criteria, tick the box. Where the assessment tool does not meet the criteria, leave the box unticked and write a detailed comment on what could be done to improve the tool. A completed sample is provided to you in the spaces provided on the following page.

3. Validation Report

Under the ‘Issues arising in regards to Units of Competency and Compliance,’ note any issues that you come across in your validation and identify whether these are a minor, moderate or critical error.

Tag an issue as:

· Minor – Add to continuous improvement register, if you spot the following:

· Minor grammatical errors

· Spelling errors

· Typos

· Formatting errors

· Moderate – Add to continuous improvement register, if you spot the following:

· Confusing student instructions and benchmarks

· Version control not consistent throughout the document

· No wrong answers for multiple choice knowledge assessments

· Critical – Immediate rectification required, if you spot the following:

· Performance Evidence, Knowledge Evidence and Performance Criteria are not addressed in the assessment tool

· Mapped as full in the assessment tool but is only a partial, or isn’t mapped at all

· No benchmarks, or insufficient benchmarks

For further guidance, consult with your assessor. A completed sample is provided for you below.

4. Suggestions for improving the tool

You must provide at least one (1) suggestion for improving each of the three (3) assessment tools you are validating.

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Help Compliant Learning Resources improve their assessment tools by recording your recommendations on the feedback link below:

Note: You must lodge at least one (1) feedback on the resources you validated here.

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Upon completing the form, a copy of your responses will be emailed to you. Submit this to your assessor (use filename: Validation Feedback)

To complete this assessment, you must book a call with your assessor to discuss the findings of your validation and any recommendations you might have to improve the assessment instrument. The outcomes of your conversation must be recorded in your communication log.

The forms below can guide your conversation with your assessor. Write a summary of your findings in the spaces provided below. Your responses must include a discussion on the quality of the assessment and recommendations for the improvement of the assessment.

Note, that during this activity, you will also be assessed for your oral communication skills. To complete this assessment, you must book a call with your assessor. You must demonstrate the following to achieve a ‘yes’ mark in the assessment criteria:

· active listening,

· adequate comprehension, and

· appropriate use of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

1. Validation Session 1: a. Competency map for BSBWHS201: BSBWHS201-CM b. Validation report for BSBWHS201: BSBWHS201-VR c. Validation checklist for BSBWHS201: BSBWHS201-VC

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