Assessment Requirements for TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation

Release: 2

Assessment Requirements for TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation

Modification History

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

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, including:

actively participating in a minimum of three validation sessions that address the critical aspects of validation

clearly identifying the purpose for each validation, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of assessors

collating and presenting documentation for each validation in a logical manner

communicating and liaising with relevant people

providing feedback and interpreting documentation in validation sessions

recording their contribution to validation findings.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge to effectively complete the task outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

how to determine the evidence needed to demonstrate competence in a competency-based environment

the reasons for carrying out validation and different approaches to validation that may be appropriate before, during and after an assessment

the components of assessment tools

critical aspects of validation, including validation of assessment processes, methods and products

how principles of assessment are addressed in validation

how rules of evidence are addressed in validation

work health and safety legislation, codes of practice, standards and guidelines that impact on assessment

obligations of an assessor under applicable legislation and/or standards, particularly in relation to validation activities.

Assessment Conditions

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Conditions must be typical of those experienced in the training and assessment environment, and include access to:

the texts and tasks usually found in the workplace

units of competency and other materials used in validation sessions.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=35337905-785d-4f93-8777-e9991ad4c6c3