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Topic 2: Gathering evidenceTAEASS402A Assess competence
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At the end of this session, you should know how to:work with the candidates to gather evidence including:
preparing the candidatesusing assessment method and toolssupporting candidatesaddressing OHS issuesapplying the principles of assessmentgathering evidence for RPL.
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What is evidence?Anything that shows what a candidates
knows and can do.It could be a:
productdocumentrecord of an observationportfolio of documentationreport of a processanswers to questionsreport from supervisor (third party).
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Preparing the candidates
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A collaborative process between you and the candidate.
Initiating the assessment process.
How do you determine if a candidate is ready?
Explaining the assessment process.
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Briefing the candidate
purposewhat is involved in
competency-based assessment
criteria candidate will be assessed against
what you as the assessor will be doing
what you expect the candidate to be doing
what supports will be provided
what happens after the evidence has been gathered
appeals process.
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Assessment method examples
observation
structured activities
third party feedback
questioning
products
portfolio
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Assessment tools
The procedures for gathering and interpreting evidence such as:instructions for
assessors and candidates
resourcesspecial arrangementsinstruments to be
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Assessment instrument examplesprofile of acceptable
performance
templates and proformas
questions
details of activities
checklists
self-assessment materials
case studies
scenario for simulation.© 2010 Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council LtdParticipant Workbook pages 24
Putting it all together
Method
Assessment tools and instruments
Assessment event
Evidence
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Your own preparation
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Use your own vocational competence – have a picture of competent performance.You also need to know:
details of the benchmark
relationship between assessment and benchmark
evidence requirements
how to use the assessment tools
how to record assessment outcomes
how to report on the use of the tools
expected duration of assessment tasks.
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Gathering the evidence
use assessment tools as a guide to gathering evidence for assessment
give candidates clear instructions.
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Using the tools for ...
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Tools
Observation
Verbal questioning
Written questioning
Third party report
Self -assessment
Portfolio
Structured activity
Integrated assessment
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Supporting the candidate
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Show empathy
Put candidate
at ease
Actively listen
Ask right questions
Give clear instructions
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Addressing OHS riskcheck physical environment is safe
check equipment is working properly
check candidate is able to safely operate equipment
STOP THE ASSESSMENT IFTHERE IS A RISK.
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Applying principles of assessment
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Validity
Reliability
Flexibility Fairness
Principles
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Applying principles of assessment
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Gathering evidence for RPL
Step 1
•Candidate preparation
Step 2
•Candidate self-evaluation
Step 3
•Competency conversation
Step 4
•Further assessment if necessary
Step 5
•Decision
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The next step
You should now:
start gathering evidence for your assessment tasks.
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