Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This was first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.1.

Minor updates to Assessment Conditions.

Release 1

This version first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.0

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare for validation

1.1 Discuss and confirm the purpose, context and scope of the validation process within relevant assessment system policies and procedures

1.2 Arrange materials for validation activities

1.3 Check all documents used in the validation process for accuracy and version control

1.4 Analyse relevant units of competency and agree on the evidence needed to demonstrate competence

2. Participate in the validation of assessment tools

2.1 Demonstrate active and appropriate participation in validation sessions and activities using agreed communication methods and modes

2.2 Apply principles of assessment and rules of evidence during validation sessions and activities

2.3 Check that context and conditions of assessment include clear instructions for assessor and candidate and relate directly to the assessment conditions of the relevant unit

2.4 Check that tasks to be administered to the candidate include clear and concise instructions and an outline of evidence requirements

2.5 Check that assessment decision-making rules and benchmarks, are clear and enable consistent outcomes

2.6 Check that recording mechanisms are clear and allow for sufficient information to be recorded

2.7 Review and use assessment maps to assist in determining validity of assessment instruments

3. Contribute to validation outcomes

3.1 Discuss validation findings to support improvements in the quality of assessment in a collective environment

3.2 Discuss, agree and record recommendations to improve assessment practice

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7

• Analyses and interprets relevant policies and procedures, benchmarks and validation materials

Writing

1.1, 3.2

• Records key information from the validation process accurately to meet requirements

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2

• Communicates with others to confirm approaches, exchange ideas and information, articulate opinions, and reach agreement with others, using suitable tone, style and language

Navigate the world of work

1.1

• Identifies, confirms and takes responsibility for adherence to policies and procedures

Interact with others

1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2

• Collaborates with others and contributes to activities requiring joint responsibility and accountability

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.2

• Organises and prioritises work commitments with a sense of what is achievable within the timeframe
• Uses analytical processes in non-routine situations gathering information, and identifying and evaluating options against agreed criteria

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation

TAEASS403B Participate in assessment validation

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Revised performance criteria.

No equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This was first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.1.

Updates to Assessment Conditions.

Release 1

This version first released with TAE Training and Education Training Package Release 2.0