Unit of competency Outline
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Plan assessment activities and processes
Plan assessment activities and processes
Unit of competency
National Code
TAEASS401
TAEASS401
State Code
AWY90
AWY90
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
070109 - Teacher Education: Vocational Education And Training
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan the assessment process, including recognition of prior learning (RPL), in a competency-based assessment system. It applies to individuals with assessment planning responsibilities.In planning activities and processes, individuals are required to identify the components of assessment tools, analyse and interpret assessment tools, and develop assessment instruments (also known as assessment tasks) and assessment plans.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine the assessment approach
- 1.1 Identify the candidate and confirm the purposes and context of the assessment with relevant people according to legal, organisational and ethical requirements
- 1.2 Identify and access applicable industry or workplace standards for the assessment, and any specific assessment requirements
2. Prepare the assessment plan
- 2.1 Analyse units of competency and assessment requirements to identify evidence needed to demonstrate competence, according to the rules of evidence
- 2.2 Select assessment methods and instruments to support the collection of defined evidence, taking into account the context in which the assessment will take place
- 2.3 Develop the assessment plan and gain approval from relevant stakeholders
3. Identify modification and contextualisation requirements
- 3.1 Use information from the candidate and, where relevant, the candidate's workplace to identify contextualisation needs
- 3.2 Check advice provided by the training package or course developer relevant to identified contextualisation needs
- 3.3 Analyse existing assessment tools and record amendments required to address identified contextualisation needs
- 3.4 Determine opportunities for integrated assessment activities and record any changes required to assessment tools
4. Develop the assessment instruments
- 4.1 Analyse available assessment instruments for their suitability for use, and identify any required modifications
- 4.2 Develop assessment instruments to meet the required standard and specific workplace/candidate needs
- 4.3 Map assessment instruments against the unit or course requirements
- 4.4 Write clear instructions for the candidate and assessor regarding the use of assessment instruments
- 4.5 Check and confirm that draft assessment instruments meet required standards and specific workplace/candidate needs and record outcomes of checks
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7787 | TAEASS401B | Plan assessment activities and processes | Unit of competency |