Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Assessment system policies and procedures may include:
candidate selection
rationale and purpose of competency-based assessment
assessment records, and data and information management
recognition of current competency, recognition of prior learning and credit arrangements
assessment reporting procedures
assessment appeals
candidate grievances and complaints
validation
evaluation and internal audit
costs and resourcing
access and equity, and reasonable adjustment
partnership arrangements
links with human resource or industrial relations system
links with overall quality management system.
Benchmarks for assessment:
refers to criterion against which the candidate is assessed
may be one or more units of competency or assessment criteria of course curricula.
Materials may include:
assessment tools
samples of collected evidence
documentation outlining the basis of assessment decisions
reports and records of assessment decisions
samples of benchmarks of appropriate evidence
Assessment Guidelines of the relevant training packages
information from the evidence guide of the relevant units of competency.
Validation activities may include:
analysing and reviewing:
assessment tools
collected evidence
assessment decisions and records of assessment outcomes
other aspects of assessment policies, processes and outcomes
recording evidence of validation processes and outcomes.
Participation may include comparison and evaluation of:
assessment practices
assessment plans
interpretation of units of competency
assessment methods and instruments
assessment decisions
collected evidence.

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.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
actively participate in a minimum of two validation sessions or meetings which, in combination, address the critical aspects of validation using different validation approaches and activities
clearly explain purposes of validation and the legal and ethical responsibilities of assessors
collate documentation relating to validation process in a logical manner
demonstrate communication and liaison with relevant people
provide feedback and interpret documentation in validation sessions
record contribution to validation findings.
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:
assessment reports and records
other documentation relevant to validation.

Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment