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.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare for the assessment

1.1 Interpret assessment planning documentation and applicable organisational, legal and ethical requirements for conducting the assessment and confirm with the relevant people

1.2 Access and interpret units of competency that are to be used as benchmarks for assessment, and the nominated assessment tools, to confirm the requirements for the evidence to be collected

1.3 Determine opportunities for integrated assessment activities and document any changes to the assessment instruments, where required

1.4 Determine opportunities for evidence-gathering in actual or simulated activities, through consultation with the candidate and relevant personnel

1.5 Conduct a candidate briefing and explain, discuss and agree on the details of the planned assessment

1.6 Arrange identified material and physical resource requirements

1.7 Identify any specialist support requirements for the assessment, and organise if necessary

2. Gather quality evidence

2.1 Use agreed assessment methods and tools to gather, organise and document evidence in a format suitable for determining competence

2.2 Apply the principles of assessment and rules of evidence in gathering quality evidence

3. Support the candidate

3.1 Discuss and guide candidates in gathering their own evidence to support the recognition of prior learning (RPL)

3.2 Use appropriate communication and interpersonal skills to develop a professional relationship with the candidate that reflects sensitivity to individual differences and enables two-way feedback

3.3 Make decisions on reasonable adjustments with the candidate, based on the candidate’s needs and characteristics

3.4 Access specialist support, if required, in accordance with the assessment plan

3.5 Address any workplace health and safety (WHS) risk to a person or equipment immediately

4. Make the assessment decision

4.1 Assess the collected evidence, and to evaluate whether it reflects the evidence required to demonstrate competence

4.2 Use judgement to infer whether competence has been demonstrated, based on the available evidence

4.3 Make the assessment decision in line with agreed assessment procedures and according to the agreed assessment plan

4.4 Provide clear and constructive feedback to the candidate regarding the assessment decision, and clearly document follow-up, if required

5. Record and report the assessment decision

5.1 Record assessment outcomes promptly and accurately

5.2 Complete and submit required assessment documentation, according to assessment procedures and confidentiality conventions

5.3 Inform other relevant parties of the assessment decision, according to confidentiality conventions

6. Review the assessment process

6.1 Review the assessment process in consultation with candidates and other relevant people to improve future practice

6.2 Document and record the review according to relevant assessment system policies and procedures

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 4.1

• Accesses and interprets procedural and compliance documentation relevant to the assessment process
• Examines and evaluates assessment evidence

Writing

1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 3.1, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.2

• Completes workplace documentation accurately using appropriate language and following organisational requirements

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 3.1, 3.4, 4.4, 5.3, 6.1

• Communicates information and assessment process requirements clearly, using techniques appropriate to the audience and environment
• Interacts appropriately with candidates to build rapport and understanding, and obtain specific information to support the assessment process

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 3.5, 5.3

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

Interact with others

1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 5.3, 6.1

• Adjusts personal communication style in recognition of the values and experiences of others to build rapport
• Cooperates and collaborates with others and contributes to activities requiring joint responsibility and accountability

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 6.1, 6.2

• Uses systematic, analytical processes in complex, non-routine situations, gathering information, and identifying and evaluating options against agreed criteria
• Organises work according to specific requirements taking some responsibility for decisions regarding the format of information
• With guidance, reviews the effectiveness of solutions in relation to the set goals

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

TAEASS402 Assess competence

TAEASS402B Assess competence

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.