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.
Purpose of assessment may be:
recognise current existing competency of candidates
determine if competency has been achieved following learning
establish candidate progress towards achievement of competence
determine language, literacy and numeracy needs of candidate
certify competence through a Statement of Attainment
establish progress towards a qualification
determine training gaps of candidate
measure work performance
classify employee and support career progression
meet organisational requirements for work, such as operating equipment or developing new skills
satisfy licensing or regulatory requirements.
Relevant people must include:
qualified assessors
candidates.
Benchmarks for assessment:
refer to criteria against which candidate is assessed
may be a competency standard/unit of competency, assessment criteria of course curricula, performance specifications, or product specifications.
Assessment plan must include:
purpose and aims of assessment
context of assessment
relevant benchmarks for assessment
other assessment information and documentation identified as relevant.
Assessment system policies and procedures may include:
candidate selection
rationale and purpose of competency-based assessment
assessment records, data management and information management
recognition of current competency, recognition of prior learning and credit arrangements.
Assessment tools include:
the learning or competency unit(s) to be assessed
the target group, context and conditions for the assessment
the tasks to be administered to the candidate
an outline of the evidence to be gathered from the candidate
the evidence criteria used to judge the quality of performance (i.e. the assessment decision-making rules)
the administration, recording and reporting requirements
the evidence of how validity and reliability have been tested and built into the design and use of the tool.
Assessment context may include:
environment in which assessment will be carried out
relationship between units of competency and candidate’s workplace
time period over which assessment takes place.
Reasonable adjustments may include:
taking into account candidate’s language, literacy and numeracy requirements
providing personal support services, such as arranging for:
member of the community to accompany the candidate
reader
interpreter
attendant carer
scribe
using adaptive technology or special equipment
providing flexible assessment sessions to allow for such things as fatigue or administering of medication
format of assessment materials, such as:
in Braille
in first language
use of audiotape or videotape
making adjustments to the physical environment
revising proposed assessment methods and instruments
considering age and gender
considering cultural beliefs, traditional practices and religious observances.
Resource requirements may include:
resources specific to evidence-gathering activities
access to assessors
access to policy and procedures
access to subject and technical experts
OHS requirements
plant, equipment and technology.
Assessment instruments may include:
instruments developed by an assessor as part of formative or summative assessment activities, including:
profiles of acceptable performance measures
templates and proformas
specific questions or activities
evidence and observation checklists
checklists for the evaluation of work samples
recognition portfolios
candidate self-assessment materials
instruments developed elsewhere that have been modified by the assessor for use with a particular client group.

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:
carry out a minimum of three evidence-gathering activities, with different candidates for each activity
present documentation of the evidence in a clear and concise manner
present documented feedback from others involved in the assessment.
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.

Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment