Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate in an assessment validation process. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit typically applies to assessors participating in assessment validation. It does not address leading the validation process. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for validation |
1.1. Discuss and confirm the approach to validation according to defined purposes, context, and relevant assessment system policies and procedures 1.2. Analyse relevant benchmarks for assessment and agree on the evidence needed to demonstrate competence 1.3. Arrange materials for validation activities |
2. Contribute to validation process |
2.1. Demonstrate active participation in validation sessions and activities using appropriate communication skills 2.2. Participate in validation sessions and activities by applying the principles of assessment and rules of evidence 2.3. Check all documents used in the validation process for accuracy and version control |
3. Contribute to validation outcomes |
3.1. Collectively discuss validation findings to support improvements in the quality of assessment 3.2. Discuss, agree and record recommendations to improve assessment practice 3.3. Implement changes to own assessment practice, arising from validation |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
Assessment must address the scope of this unit and reflect all components of the unit. Arange of appropriate assessment methods and evidence-gathering techniques must be used to determine competency. A judgement of competency should only be made when the assessor is confident that the required outcomes of the unit have been achieved and that consistent performance has been demonstrated. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Evidence must be gathered in the workplace wherever possible. Where no workplace is available, a simulated workplace must be provided. Assessment must ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
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Guidance information for assessment |
For further information about assessment of this and other TAE units, refer to relevant implementation guidance published on the IBSA website (www.ibsa.org.au). |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Assessment system policies and procedures may include: |
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Benchmarks for assessment : |
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Materials may include: |
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Validation activities may include: |
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Participation may include comparison and evaluation of: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Assessment |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
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