Recognition of Prior Learning Certificate IV in Training & Assessment Student Name: Date Completed: TAE40110 January 2012
Application for Recognition This kit may be used to upgrade from BSZ40198 Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training to TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment using Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), Recognition of Current Competency (RCC), or Direct Credit Transfer for units from another qualification or accredited course. Introduction People learn and achieve competencies through a variety of learning experiences. This may include formal training and education, work experience and life experience. You are encouraged to seek recognition of existing competencies, rather than repeating unnecessary training. You can seek recognition for a whole qualification or individual units within a qualification. It is recommended if you are seeking recognition for parts of a qualification, you only do so for complete units. What Options Are Available? There are four potential options, which may apply to your circumstances: Direct Credit Transfer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) Any combination of the above Direct Credit Transfer In some cases, previous formal training courses may provide direct credit transfer for the competency sought. You will need to provide a certified copy of the certificate issued for the previous training. QTS will recognise the Statements of Attainment and Certificates for nationally recognised training which have been issued to you by other Registered Training Organisations. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) RPL involves recognition of previous training courses and education which has been undertaken in the past. You must provide a certified copy of your Statements of Attainment or Certificates, plus a copy of course outcomes or a listing of the units undertaken within courses and qualifications. Please note if you are providing qualifications or courses from more than five years ago, you will need to support those with evidence of current application of the skills assessed. You are encouraged to map the performance criteria of the existing qualifications (previous courses) to the performance criteria of the training course in which RPL is being sought. Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) This involves recognition of previous working history and experience. You will need to provide a copy of your resume and a formal position description for each relevant position you have occupied (this should be obtained from the employer). These may be supported by written references from previous employers or supervisors that outline experience relevant to the competency, and work examples which are relevant to the competency being sought. You will need to map your existing skills to the performance criteria of the training course in which RPL is being sought. You may also need to undertake an assessment (examination or challenge test) to prove you have the relevant competencies. RPL Student Self Evaluation Kit Page 2
What evidence is Required? To obtain recognition, you will need to provide certified copies of relevant documents (i.e. witnessed by a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declarations and suitably signed). If the qualifications were issued by QTS, the copy does not need to be certified. Documents used as evidence may include: University Degrees or Nationally Recognised Qualifications (eg: Certificate III, Diploma, etc) Statements of Attainment for partial completion of a qualification Statements of Attainment for nationally recognised short courses Statements of Attendance / Achievement etc for non-nationally recognised courses (including what was covered in the course eg: outcomes, competencies, performance criteria, etc) Resumes, job descriptions, referee reports, etc Actual work samples, ensuring you are the author, or your name appears on the documentation as facilitator, contributor, or similar. The Application Process Compare your existing qualifications and experiences to the information in the tables below, which are provided for the course in which you are seeking recognition. Contact QTS to discuss any queries and receive further guidance if necessary. When you are ready: Complete the enrolment form attached. Complete this RPL kit and attach certified copies of evidence. Post to Queensland Training Services, PO Box 997N, North Cairns Q 4870 along with payment. An assessor from QTS will examine the information and evidence provided. If further evidence is required, you will be contacted. In some cases, a challenge test or practical assessment may be required. If the assessor deems you to be competent, based on the information provided, you will be granted the relevant Qualification or Statement of Attainment. If the assessor deems the evidence insufficient to meet the course criteria, you will receive advice from QTS regarding which criteria have not been met. If you have further evidence which may support the criteria, you are encouraged to submit this to QTS within a negotiated timeframe. RPL Student Self Evaluation Kit Page 3
RPL Units Qualification: TAE40110 Cert IV in Training and Assessment AQF Level(s): Required unit/s of competency to upgrade from BSZ40198 to TAE40110 Certificate IV The full TAE40110 qualification consists of 10 units of competency (ie 7 core units and 3 elective units). However, because you have BSZ40198, you already have a significant amount of RPL for five of those units, which are: TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction TAEASS301A Contribute to assessment TAEASS402A Assess competence BSBCMM401A Make a presentation The remaining 5 units to be completed are: TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs TAEDES402A Use Training Packages and accredited courses to meet client needs TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace TAEASS401A Plan assessment activities and processes TAEASS403A Participate in assessment validation Eligible qualifications or experience BSZ40198 Certificate IV in workplace assessment and training Candidate holds this qualification? Yes / No This qualification provides strong RPL towards five TAE units, however you must show evidence of where you have been utilising the skills and knowledge. Please fill in the table below, and provide evidence to show where you have been actively using these skills for five of the TAE units. Identified Pathway Five further units remain to upgrade from BSZ40198 to TAE40110. These do not map comprehensively across to the BSZ and therefore you will need to supply and explanation and strong evidence of where you have previous experience in undertaking the tasks and processes within these units. RPL Student Self Evaluation Kit Page 4
Summary of Evidence sighted or collected Unit of Competency Similar units in the BSZ Recent experience, and evidence provided to support this experience TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning BSZ404 Train small groups BSZ406A Plan a series of training sessions BSZ407A Deliver training sessions TAEASS301A Contribute to assessment BSZ402A Conduct assessment TAEASS402A Assess competence BSZ402A Conduct assessment BSBCMM401A Make a presentation BSZ407A Deliver training sessions TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction BSZ404A Train small groups BSZ407A Deliver training sessions RPL Student Self Evaluation Kit Page 5
Summary of Evidence sighted or collected Unit of Competency Examples of Evidence Required Explanation, and evidence provided to support explanation TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programmes Examples of defining learning program parameters, developing content, ensuring a safe learning environment, designing and reviewing a learning program structure Comments RPL Student Self Evaluation Kit Page 6
Summary of Evidence sighted or collected Unit of Competency TAEDES402A Use Training Packages to meet client needs Examples of Evidence Required Examples of unpacking training specifications including from Training Packages, including how components of the Training Packages were analysed and used to meet the needs of a particular client Explanation, and evidence provided to support explanation Comments RPL Student Self Evaluation Kit Page 7
Summary of Evidence sighted or collected Unit of Competency Examples of Evidence Required Explanation, and evidence provided to support explanation TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace Examples of learning facilitation relationships conducted with different individuals to demonstrate communication skills and flexibility, using a variety of facilitation techniques eg coaching, mentoring and/or tutoring. Evidence of developing work based learning pathways that includes: Identification of learning needs Analysis of work practices, work environment work activities Organising and allocating work in a way that reflects the learning needs and which provides effective learning opportunities through work processes. Comments RPL Student Self Evaluation Kit Page 8
Summary of Evidence sighted or collected Unit of Competency TAEASS401A Plan assessment activities and processes Examples of Evidence Required In addition to BSZ401A Plan assessment, evidence required includes: Development and trialling of new assessment instruments to address a part of a competency standards and that support a range of assessment methods Documentation setting out the specific assessment instruments procedures and instruction Evidence of the processes used to trial and review assessment instruments Explanation, and evidence provided to support explanation Comments RPL Student Self Evaluation Kit Page 9
Unit of Competency TAEASS403A Participate in assessment validation Comment Examples of Evidence Required Evidence of active participation in validation meetings which address the critical aspects of validation using a range of approaches and validation activities Can explain the purpose of validation and the legal and ethical responsibilities of assessors Can collate validation documentation in a logical manner, communicate and liaise with relevant people and provide feedback in validation sessions Record a the candidate s contribution to validation findings Explanation, and evidence provided to support explanation RPL Student Self Evaluation Kit Page 10
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY RPL Details RPL Title (Qualification/Course/Subject): TAE40110 Application for Recognition Applicant s Name: Click here to enter text. Student ID Core or Elective Units of Competency being applied for CT RPL RCC VER C TAEASS401A Plan assessment activities and processes C TAEASS402A Assess competence C TAEASS403A Participate in assessment validation C TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning C TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace C TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs C TAEDES402A Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs E TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction E BSBCMM401A Make a presentation E TAEASS301A Contribute to assessment RPL Final Assessment Report Final Result Competent Not Yet Competent Comments: Assessor: Verified By: / / Name Date Signature / / Name Date Signature RPL Student Self Evaluation Kit Page 11