Release 

Comments 

Release 2

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

Minor update to Assessment Conditions.

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. Determine the focus of the assessment tool

1.1 Identify a target group of candidates, purposes of the assessment tool, and the contexts in which the tool will be used

1.2 Access relevant benchmarks for assessment and interpret them to establish evidence required to demonstrate competence

1.3 Identify, access and interpret industry requirements and relevant contextualisation guidelines

1.4 Identify other related documentation to inform assessment tool development

2. Design the assessment tool

2.1 Select assessment methods that support the collection of defined evidence, taking into account the context in which the assessment will take place, and meeting the principles of assessment

2.2 Enable candidates to show or support their claim for recognition of current competency through selected assessment methods

2.3 Consider different assessment instruments for the selected assessment methods to generate options for collection of evidence

2.4 Consider how the assessment instruments will be administered

3. Develop the assessment tool

3.1 Develop specific assessment instruments that support the collection of evidence that meets the rules of evidence

3.2 Define and document clear and specific procedures instructing assessor and candidate on the administration and use of assessment instruments

3.3 Consider the requirements of assessment system policies and procedures, and address storage and retrieval needs, and review, evaluation and version control procedures as part of this process

4. Review and trial the assessment tool

4.1 Check draft assessment tools against evaluation criteria and amend as required

4.2 Trial assessment tools to validate content and applicability

4.3 Collect and document feedback from relevant people involved in trialling

4.4 Make amendments to the final tool based on the analysis of feedback

4.5 Appropriately format, and file, finalised assessment tool according to assessment system policies and procedures

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.3, 4.1, 4.3

• Accesses, and interprets, procedural and compliance information, and assessment documentation

Writing

3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5

• Prepares assessment tools and documentation that incorporates language and format appropriate to the audience
• Amends tools in response to feedback

Oral Communication

2.2, 4.2, 4.3

• Participates in communication in order to clarify the purpose and requirements of assessment tools, and to trial assessments

Navigate the world of work

1.3, 3.3, 4.5

• Recognises, and follows, explicit and implicit protocols, policies and procedures, and meets expectations associated with own role
• Identifies, confirms and takes responsibility for adherence to organisational, legal and ethical requirements

Interact with others

4.3

• Actively seeks to clarify the perspectives and experiences of others as part of the work role

Get the work done

1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.3 4.1-4.4

• Uses systematic, analytical processes in complex, non-routine situations, gathering information, and identifying and evaluating options against agreed criteria
• Organises work according to defined requirements, taking responsibility for decisions and sequencing tasks to achieve efficient outcomes
• Seeks new ideas and opportunities, drawing on the diverse perspectives of others to gain insights into current practice and ideas for change

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools

TAEASS502B Design and develop assessment tools

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

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

Minor update to Assessment Conditions.

Release 1

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