Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Clarify role and responsibilities in the assessment process

1.1 Discuss and confirm the purpose of the assessment with relevant people

1.2 Discuss and confirm benchmarks for assessment with the qualified assessor

1.3 Access, read and clarify assessment plan with the qualified assessor

1.4 Discuss and agree with the qualified assessor specific responsibilities in gathering evidence, and the types of evidence to be gathered

2. Confirm organisational arrangements for evidence gathering

2.1 Access and confirm relevant assessment system policies and procedures, organisational, legal and ethical requirements, and other relevant advice on assessment

2.2 Clarify the nominated assessment tools and methods for collecting evidence with the qualified assessor, to ensure that the procedures to be followed, and the instruments to be used are clear

2.3 Discuss and confirm with the relevant people the assessment context, including the candidate’s characteristics and any need for reasonable adjustments

2.4 Confirm and arrange resource requirements in consultation with relevant people

3. Collect evidence in accordance with the assessment plan

3.1 Explain the assessment process to the candidate, including the different responsibilities of the parties involved, and refer any candidate issues or concerns to the qualified assessor, prior to undertaking assessment activities

3.2 Use assessment instruments to gather quality evidence within the available time and resources, according to organisational, legal and ethical requirements

4. Record and report findings

4.1 Organise and provide evidence to the qualified assessor in a format suitable for analysis according to the assessment system’s policies and procedures

4.2 Actively seek feedback from the qualified assessor on whether evidence-gathering activities meet the principles of assessment, and whether the evidence collected meets the rules of evidence

4.3 Document areas for improvement in collecting evidence for future assessment activities

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Learning

4.2

• Seeks feedback to build knowledge to improve process and professional practice

Reading

1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.2

• Sources and interprets procedural, and compliance information

Writing

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 4.1, 4.3

• Completes workplace documentation accurately using the appropriate language

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1

• Communicates information and process requirements clearly, based on techniques appropriate to the audience and environment
• Uses appropriate speaking and listening techniques to obtain specific information, and to support the assessment process

Navigate the world of work

2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.1

• Accesses, confirms and takes responsibility for adherence to policies, procedures, and legal and ethical requirements

Interact with others

4.2

• Asks questions to clarify understanding, and seeks feedback and further information

Get the work done

3.1, 4.1

• Organises work according to defined requirements, taking some responsibility for decisions regarding the format of information

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

TAEASS301 Contribute to assessment

TAEASS301B Contribute to assessment

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Version 2.0.