Sample. RPL Assessor Kit. Table of Contents. TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment RPL Assessor Kit Table of Contents 1. TAE40116 Methodology Used to Create the RPL Resources 2. TAE40116 Assessor Guide 3. TAE40116 Candidate Information 4. TAE40116 RPL Application Form 5. TAE40116 RPL Self-assessment 6. TAE40116 Competency Conversation 7. TAE40116 Practical Activities Assessor Version 8. TAE40116 Practical Activities Candidate Version 9. TAE40116 Other Parties Information Report 10. TAE40116 Unit Mapping Matrix 11. TAE40116 Final Evidence Sign-off

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Methodology Used to Create the RPL Assessment Resource Document 1 TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Methodology Used to Create the RPL Assessment Resource John Price and Associates Pty Ltd

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Methodology Used to Create the RPL Assessment Resource TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment RPL Assessment Resource Methodology Used to Create the RPL Assessment Resource The following steps describe the overall process used to develop the TAE RPL Assessment Resource in order to create an assessment tool that meets the requirements of the qualification and maintains the rigour associated with quality assessment practices. This document also describes the process that a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) can use to develop RPL assessments for other units of competency. 1. DEVELOPING A PICTURE OF COMPETENCY FOR EACH CORE UNIT OF COMPETENCY AND ONE (1) ELECTIVE Each unit of competency was analysed to develop a series of workplace statements that describe what the unit of competency means in relation to current workplace practices and avoid the jargon of the units. The unit of competency TAEASS402 Assess Competence has been used to demonstrate this methodology. Step 1. A picture of a competent person for TAEASS402 Assess competence. 1. Prepares for assessment by interpreting all assessment planning documents, units of competency and any applicable organizational, legal or ethical requirements and confirms with relevant people that all preparation for the assessment to take place has been completed. 2. Reviews the relevant assessment tools and determines the opportunities to gather evidence to meet actual workplace or simulated environments through discussion with the candidate and other relevant people. Records any adjustments made. 3. Briefs the candidate and agrees on the details of the planned assessment, opportunities to gather their own evidence to support recognition of prior learning and any specialist support requirements they may have. 4. Accesses and uses in a safe manner all assessment materials and resources, including specialist support, to gather, organize and document the evidence provided. 5. Uses effective communication and interpersonal skills to enable two-way feedback and reasonable adjustment to be made. 6. Makes an assessment judgement based on the evidence obtained and the agreed assessment plan and provides constructive feedback and follow-up actions if required. 7. Records the assessment outcome, submits the assessment documentation and informs other relevant parties according to the organisation s procedures and confidentiality practices. John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 2

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Methodology Used to Create the RPL Assessment Resource there are opportunities to gather evidence to meet actual workplace or simulated environments through discussion with the candidate and other relevant people. Records any adjustments made. 3. Briefs the candidate and agrees on the details of the planned assessment, opportunities to gather their own evidence to support recognition of prior learning and any specialist support requirements they may have. 4. Accesses and uses in a safe manner all assessment materials and resources, including specialist support, to gather, organize and document the evidence provided. 5. Uses effective communication and interpersonal skills to enable two-way feedback and reasonable adjustment to be made. 6. Makes an assessment judgement based on the evidence obtained and the agreed assessment plan and provides constructive feedback and follow-up actions if required. 7. Records the assessment outcome, submits the assessment documentation and informs other relevant parties according to the organisation s procedures and confidentiality practices. 8. Reviews the assessment process with others and records the outcome with a view to improving assessment practices. Comments: If necessary add any brief comments in the space below to clarify or support your response. 4. DEVELOPING THE COMPETENCY CONVERSATION AND ASSIGNING BENCHMARK ANSWERS Questions were then developed from each set of workplace statements to form the foundation of the Competency Conversation. The congruence between the questions and the self-assessment statements were purposely developed to enable a candidate who had responded positively to the self-assessment statements to feel comfortable in the subsequent Competency Conversation assessment interview. The Competency Conversation also identifies any natural workplace documents discussed during the interview, and there is provision in the record of conversation to record the titles of these documents. There is also provision in the record of conversation to determine and record if any practical activity assessment is necessary, and if so identify the relevant practical activity. John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 5

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Methodology Used to Create the RPL Assessment Resource schedule. Independent person involved in the review. Outcomes recorded on Validation documents. Practical Assessment to be conducted: YES NO If YES Which Practical assessment/s are to be used? Indicate practical Assessment Number/s: In the table below insert any other comments that will support the candidate s application for RPL. This may include reference to documents, photographs, videos, etc. discussed during the conversation that may not have been supplied prior to the conversation but could provide additional evidence if required. Question Number 1 2 3 4 5 Comment or reference to natural workplace documents discussed Document obtained YES Document obtained YES Document obtained YES NO NO NO Document obtained YES NO Document obtained YES NO 6 7 8 9 Document obtained YES Document obtained YES Document obtained YES Document obtained YES NO NO NO NO John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 9

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Methodology Used to Create the RPL Assessment Resource 10 11 Document obtained YES Document obtained YES NO NO Satisfactory (S) or Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) In the table below insert a result of Satisfactory (S) or Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) for the Competency Conversation conducted with the candidate and add a comment where a NYS result was recorded. Add your name, signature and date of assessment in the relevant spaces below and your feedback to the candidate. Satisfactory S Not Yet Satisfactory NYS Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Comment if Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) Date of Assessment: 5. DEVELOPING PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES, MAPPING THE PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES AGAINST THE UNITS OF COMPETENCY, AND PROVISION OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA AS BENCHMARKS FOR PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES. A series of Practical Activities were developed for each unit of competency. Not all of these Practical Activities will be required in the RPL assessment as the Competency Conversation is designed to collect evidence of a candidate s practical skills as opposed to theoretical knowledge as the candidate describes what they have done in particular situations rather than what they would do. Each candidate will respond differently to the Competency Conversation questions based on their individual characteristics associated with oral communication skills and/or learning style. Consequently, the Practical Activities provide the assessor with the opportunity to switch from the Competency Conversation, and switch to a practical activity if the situation requires it. Each Practical Activity is mapped against the requirements of the unit and ensures Performance Evidence and other evidence from the Performance Criteria is able to be directly gathered through the range of practical activities available. John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 10

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Assessor Guide Document 2 Assessor Guide This RPL Assessor Kit for TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment uses a practical approach to RPL assessment. It has been developed to enable the assessor to switch from one method of assessment to another based on the candidate s knowledge, skills and experience and still cover all components of the units of competency through a comprehensive arrangement of mapping/alignment to the unit. A candidate seeking to be assessed through a RPL process is claiming to be already competent. RPL is an assessment only pathway. RPL is not a short cut to gaining a qualification if the candidate is not already experienced and competent in the unit(s) for which RPL is sought. This assessment approach develops a comprehensive picture of the candidate s skills and knowledge against the nine (9) core units and one (1) elective unit of competency for this qualification. The RPL Assessor Kit can also become an assessment template for developing a specific elective unit to make up the ten (10) units of competency in this qualification if the candidate choses a different elective to the one in the kit. Important aspects to remember A sound knowledge of assessment and the qualification is essential It is important that you have a good understanding of the qualification, the other documents contained in this RPL Assessor Kit and the application of these competencies in the workplace. A number of the units of competency in this RPL Assessor Kit have been clustered together to provide a time and cost effective assessment that reflects workplace activities. When assessing these clustered units consider the complete picture of how the activity is performed in the workplace. Assessment judgement This RPL Assessor Kit uses a Competency Conversation to provide the candidate with the opportunity to demonstrate competence through responding to open questions that require them to describe practical situations they have been involved in rather than just theoretical responses. These questions use an approach based around how did you...?, rather than how would you...? and allow the candidate to discuss practical situations they have been involved in rather than theoretical or hypothetical responses. You may find that if the candidate is nervous or appears concerned then you may have to use your probing skills to obtain the responses you are listening for. This is different to the normal questioning technique where the assessor may ask 10 questions and listen for 10 responses. In this approach you may ask 1 open question and listen for 10 responses. It is essential that assessors record responses and specific contexts from their conversation with the candidate in the Competency Conversation document to support their judgement. As the conversation progresses you may find that the assessment will progress more effectively if the candidate is given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills. The RPL Assessor Kit provides John Price and Associates Pty Ltd

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Assessor Guide Candidate: Unit Code Unit Title Workplace documents provided Satisfactory More evidence required Responses to Competency Conversation Questions Satisfactory More evidence required Practical tasks Other Party reports Satisfactory More evidence required Satisfactory More evidence required How candidate meets unit of competency requirements as a whole. V A C Evidence provided for Unit Code Performance Criteria evidence requirements met Yes No Knowledge Evidence demonstrated Yes No Performance Evidence demonstrated Yes No Foundation Skills met through alignment with the Performance Criteria Yes No Assessment Conditions met through consistent performance in a real assessment environment Sufficiency of evidence Unit Title: C NYC Assessor s Name: Assessor s Signature: Yes No Satisfactory More evidence required Date of Final Overall Assessment Decision: John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 6

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Candidate RPL Assessment Information and Guide Document 3 Candidate RPL Assessment Information and Guide To have your skills formally recognised in the national training system, assessors must make sure you have current skills, knowledge and experience to meet industry standards. This means you must be involved in a comprehensive assessment process that covers the content of the unit/s or qualification/s you have applied for. Consider that a candidate seeking to be assessed through a RPL process is claiming to be already competent. RPL is an assessment only pathway. RPL is not a short cut to gaining a qualification if the candidate is not already experienced and competent in the unit(s) for which RPL is sought. Assessment happens in a variety of ways. Being prepared can save you valuable time and make the recognition process stress-free for you. Here are some tips and hints to assist with your preparation: 1. Read through the Frequently asked Questions section in this document as these questions and answers may assist you in deciding to progress further with your application. 2. Complete the RPL Self-assessment, Document 5, for the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. You will find it uses uncomplicated language rather than educational jargon to describe activities in the training and assessment workplace related to each unit of competency in the qualification. 3. Complete the RPL Application Form, Document 4. 4. Be prepared to talk about your job roles and your work history either in a face-to-face interview, or by telephone with an assessor. Prepare a resume or jot down a few points about where you have worked, either paid or unpaid, and what you did there related to this qualification. 5. Prepare a description of your last position involving the practical application of this qualification and any performance appraisals you have from any training organisations or facilities you have worked in. 6. Consider the possibilities for workplace contact. Are you in a workplace that is supporting your goals to get qualified? If you feel comfortable to have the assessor contact your existing or previous workplace so your skills can be validated let them know when you commence your discussion. 7. Think about who can confirm your skill level. Think about current or recent managers or supervisors who have seen you training and assessing in the past 12 to 18 months and will be able to confirm your skills and experience. The assessor may need to contact them. You may also have community contacts or even clients themselves who can vouch for your skill levels. 8. Collect any certificates from in-house training or formal training you have done in the past. 9. You can speak with your assessor about other ways you can demonstrate your skills in the training industry. These could be letters from employers or clients in related industries, records of your in-house training sessions, training and assessment documents, such as presentation materials, delivery handouts and assessments, (as long as they don t show client details) other relevant documents or photos and videos of your work if you have any. John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 1

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment RPL Application RTO logo or name Document 4 Recognition of Prior Learning Application Form RPL APPLICATION TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 1

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment RPL Application RPL Application Form Complete this RPL Application form and return it to the RTO along with any fees required and other documents that you have been asked to supply such as your RPL Self-assessment. If you can t complete some of the areas associated with professional referees or previous employment leave them blank and the assessor who contacts you will discuss these requirements where applicable. NB The RTO will also require you to complete the RTOs Enrolment Form. Your Assessor will provide you with the Enrolment Form once you have decided to proceed with your RPL application RPL APPLICATION FORM Applicant Details: 1. Occupation you are seeking recognition for 2. Personal Details Surname Preferred Title (Mr, Mrs, Ms, Miss) First Name/s TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Telephone Numbers Home: Work: 3 Current Employment Are you currently employed? If Yes, in which occupation are you currently employed? Who is your current employer? 4. Further Training Have you undertaken any training courses related to the occupation applied for? If Yes Occupation you were trained in Training completion Date (month, year) Country where you trained Name of course and training provider or institution (if applicable) Mobile: YES / NO Fax:.. John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 2

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment RPL Application 5. Is there any further information you wish to give in support of your application 6. Professional Referees (relevant to work situation). Providing this detail will be beneficial, nevertheless it is acknowledged that some circumstances may prohibit the inclusion of these details. Leave blank if details are unavailable. Name Position Organisation Phone Number Mobile Number Email Address Name Position Organisation Phone Number Mobile Number Email Address John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 3

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment RPL Application CANDIDATE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FORM Employer Name Period of Employment (DD/MM/YYYY) From To Position Held Full Time Parttime Casual Description of Major Duties 1. 2. 3. 4. Indicate whether you agree to any of the above employers being contacted: YES / NO If you are including documents in your application, please provide a brief description below Attach additional sheet if required Document Description (e.g. resume, photos, certificates, etc.) Office Use Only Assessor to use this section to align documents to specific units of competency and identify key questions for competency conversation Declaration I declare that the information contained in this application is true and correct and that all documents are genuine. Candidate Signature: Date Send completed Application Form, Self-assessment, enrolment fees and other documents described above to: RTO Contact Name and Details John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 4

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - RPL Self-Assessment RTO logo or name Document 5 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Self-assessment Tool RPL SELF-ASSESSMENT TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Candidate s Name: Candidate s Signature: Date of Submission: Assessor s Name: Assessor s Signature: John Price and Associates Pty Ltd

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - RPL Self-Assessment Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Self-assessment Qualification being applied for: TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment This document contains a user-friendly and supportive way for you to advise your assessor of your self-assessment against the requirements of this qualification. It is not compulsory for you to complete it for your RPL assessment to commence but it will provide you with a user-friendly summary of the units of competency in the qualification you are about to be assessed for. TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Self-assessment Process The self-assessment activity you are about to commence has been designed to make the RPL process efficient and effective for you as the candidate and for your assigned assessor. It enables you and your assigned assessor to determine if RPL is the best approach for you to gain this qualification. It achieves this by clearly describing the activities that occur in a trainer and assessor s workplace during their normal daily activities and asking you to determine if these are the activities that you currently carry out. Even if your responses indicate that you may need more skills, knowledge or experience in particular areas that should not deter you from seeking RPL as once you have submitted your selfassessment and the other information required in your application you will be contacted by an assessor who will offer guidance based on the results of your self-assessment. Working in the Vocational Education and Training Industry The following information provides an indication of the range of duties and personal requirements of a qualified Trainer and Assessor. Role description: Trainers and Assessors teach nationally recognized vocational qualifications, skills sets, or short courses to provide participants with skills to enter the workforce, maintain their currency in their area of expertise or gain skills in areas of language, literacy and numeracy in order to enter the workforce. Trainers and Assessors have specialist knowledge, skills and experience in their areas of expertise and maintain their currency in those areas through on-going professional development. Tasks: Interpret training packages and accredited courses to prepare specific learning programs. Prepare delivery plans and produce sessions plans and resources such as delivery materials and assessment tools for use in their training and assessment. Provide theory and practical training to students using face-to-face, workshops and/or online delivery methods. Assess students against nationally accredited training packages or accredited courses and make judgements on their competency. Record and report student results and securely retain student records. Maintain their content currency and their skills and knowledge of vocational teaching and learning. Provide a range of options for students to consider regarding career or personal problems. John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 2

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - RPL Self-Assessment Personal Requirements: Honest Respectful Empathetic Patient Purposeful Listens with their eyes as well as their ears Workplace activities Below you will find eight (8) workplace activities that have been detailed into lists of workplace duties that should be very familiar to you. If they are then as a competent person working in the training and assessment industry you may already be able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and experience associated with this qualification through the assessment process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Recording your Skills Knowledge and Experience Read through the list of duties below and complete your responses for the first workplace activity and then progressively complete the remaining lists until all workplace activities associated with this qualification have been completed. Activity 1: Design and Develop Learning Programs and use Training Packages and Accredited Course to meet client needs TAEDES401 Design and develop learning programs TAEDES402 Use Training Packages and accredited courses to meet client needs The following statements have been developed to assist you to respond accurately to this workplace activity. Record your response by circling or highlighting a box in one of the last two columns that you believe best describes your skills, knowledge and experience in the duties described in the following statements. Your response I have skills, knowledge and experience in this area I will need more skills, knowledge and experience in this area 1. Clarifies the purpose of the learning program and confirms and agrees, with the relevant stakeholders, on its specification based on the reason for selection of competency standards and other training specifications. 2. Identifies the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the learning program. 3. Applies relevant VET and organisational policies and structures to the design and development of the learning program to ensure it reflects the latest training packages or accredited courses. 4. Based on the agreed specification researches and evaluates John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 3

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment RPL Competency Conversation RTO logo or name Document 6 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) COMPETENCY CONVERSATION TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Candidate s Name: Candidate s Signature: Assessor s Name: Assessor s Signature: Date/s of Conversation: John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 1

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment RPL Competency Conversation Note to the Assessor The details in the Assessor Guide about conducting a Competency Conversation are included below to remind you of the assessment process and the importance of writing specific comments from the interview that will support your judgement. Competency Conversation Conducting the Competency Conversation is the first phase in collecting evidence for the RPL assessment process. The questions are designed to enable you to have a professional conversation with the candidate to gain evidence of their past experience, skills and knowledge from the discussion. Remember, the primary focus of the conversation is on the candidate s experiences. Questions have been developed for all core units of competency and are mapped against the requirements of the units in the relevant unit Summary with Unit Mapping and Questions and Answers documents. Each question has model responses to listen for during the conversation. You may use the model responses to probe for specific examples and from the candidate s replies determine if gaps are emerging. At some stage in the assessment you will need to determine if these gaps are gaps in evidence or gaps in knowledge, skills or experience and treat each appropriately. The Record of Conversation for each unit of competency in the Competency Conversation document indicates relevant content that should be sought during the discussion. Place a tick next to each model response that is discussed during the conversation and provide comments, where relevant, of the examples given by the candidate. As the conversation progresses you may find the candidate provides answers to questions that you may not have asked for yet. This may be due to the holistic activities they undertake in the workplace. Be prepared and flexible to make these diversions. Make a note of the answers, align them to the relevant questions as the assessment progresses and bring the discussion back on track. During the Competency Conversation you may determine from the responses given by the candidate that it is appropriate to gather further evidence by asking them to complete one or more practical activities. Practical activities have been created for each core unit of competency in this qualification and are mapped against the relevant components of the units of competency. Evidence gained through questions, practical activities, workplace documents, reports from other parties, or other evidence is recorded against the relevant unit/s of competency in the Final Evidence Sign-off record. NB Fairness in this assessment extends to not giving a copy of these Competency Conversation questions to the candidate as you may not ask them all. John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 2

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment RPL Competency Conversation COMPETENCY CONVERSATION RECORD OF CONVERSATION Unit Code: TAEDES401 Unit Title: Design and develop learning programs Unit Code: TAEDES402 Unit Title: Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs Candidate s Name: Date of Conversation: Assessor s Name: Questions and Required Model Responses Response addressed in conversation or X Comments and examples from conversation Q1. What did you have to take into account when you designed and developed a recent learning program based on Training Packages or Accredited Courses? Responses must include: Clarify the purpose of the learning program. Provide advice on assessment requirements and appropriate evidence gathering techniques to the client. Confirm and agree with relevant stakeholders a specification based on competency standards, other training specifications and consideration of any licensing requirements and pre-requisites. Consider the distinction and relationship of training packages, accredited courses, learning strategies and learning programs to develop effective applications for the client. Identify the characteristics of the learner group and implications for the learning program, e.g. LLN needs, age (legislation), cultural characteristics that may create barriers to learning, and WHS risks. Q2. Why was it important at that stage to identify the LLN requirements of the Learning Program? Responses must include: An RTO has to determine candidates educational and support needs relevant to the training product they are enrolling in, and therefore the LLN needs of the training product need to be determined and then compared to the LLN needs of the individual learners. The AQF level of the qualification needs to be compared to the learner s existing characteristics to determine educational and support needs. John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 3

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment RPL Competency Conversation 3 4 5 Document obtained YES Document obtained YES Document obtained YES Document obtained YES NO NO NO NO Satisfactory (S) or Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) In the table below insert a result of Satisfactory (S) or Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) for the Competency Conversation conducted with the candidate and add a comment where a NYS result was recorded. Add your name, signature and date of assessment in the relevant spaces below and your feedback to the candidate. Satisfactory S Not Yet Satisfactory NYS Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Comment if Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) Date of Assessment: John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 14

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment RPL Competency Conversation COMPETENCY CONVERSATION RECORD OF CONVERSATION Unit Code: TAEASS502 Unit Code: TAEASS401 Candidate s Name: Unit Title: Design and develop assessment tools Unit Title: Plan assessment activities and processes Date of Conversation: Assessor s Name: Questions and Required Model Responses Response addressed in conversation or X Q1. What assessment tools have you developed recently? Responses must include: Examples of at least five assessment tools that support different assessment methods and address at least one unit of competency. Examples should consider the situation/context in which assessment was conducted. Comments and examples from conversation Tool 1 Tool 2 Tool 3 Tool 4 Tool 5 Q2. What did you have to consider when developing these assessment tools? Responses must include: The requirements/objectives of the assessment. The components of the Training Packages that would be applicable in each case based on advice in the Training Package. The different contexts and conditions of assessment. The situations in which the assessment will be conducted, i.e. workplace or closely simulated environment obtained through discussion with the stakeholders. Target groups to be assessed. John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 15

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment RPL Competency Conversation The assessment tasks the candidate will undertake that are appropriate to the situation and meet the Principles of Assessment. Development of an outline of evidence to be gathered. What the evidence criteria will be to judge the evidence in order for it to meet the Rules of Evidence. Determine who will collect the evidence. Administration, recording and reporting requirements. Q3. How did you go about identifying the evidence requirements for the assessment tools? Responses must include: Identified, accessed and analysed units of competency and assessment requirements. Interpreted the findings to identify which type of evidence would be needed to demonstrate competence and comply with the Rules of Evidence. Q4. How did identify and interpret industry requirements and workplace standards? Responses must include: Accessed workplace standards, workplace documentation such as policies and procedures including WHS responsibilities and sources for: Hazard and incident reporting; Emergency procedures; and Use of relevant PPE, Determined industry requirements through discussion with relevant stakeholders Q5. How did you determine if amendments where necessary for existing assessment tools? Responses must include: Accessed existing assessment tools, where they existed, and determined their applicability to meet the requirements for the assessments being considered. Determined and recorded amendments to existing assessment tools and forwarded to the team leader for amendments to be made and version control applied. Q6. How have you determined if assessment instruments you developed met the Principles of Assessment, the Dimensions of Competency and had the capacity to gather evidence based on the Rules of Evidence? John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 16

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Assessor Information for RPL Practical activities RTO logo or name Document 7 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Assessor Information for RPL Practical Activities TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Candidate s Name: Assessor s Name: Candidate s Signature: Assessor s Signature: Date Assessment is finalised: John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 1

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Assessor Information for RPL Practical activities Assessor Information Please review the details in the Assessor Guide regarding conducting Practical Activities to remind you of the assessment process and the importance of writing specific comments from the observation that support your judgement where relevant. This document contains an exhaustive list of practical activities, not all of which may need to be undertaken by the candidate. In fact it is highly unlikely that any individual candidate would be required to complete all of these activities. However, it is important that they are available so that the assessor has access to relevant practical activities in order to be able to assess an identified gap. Where multiple examples of assessment evidence are required for a Practical Activity you may decide to instruct the candidate to provide at least one example for you to assess and then either obtain further evidence from another party that indicates the candidate has previously completed the task in the work environment; or alternatively the candidate may provide their own examples of finished products they have previously developed. If the candidate provides their own finished products use the Analysis included with each practical activity in this document to determine their ability, or for Practical Activity 5 use the Practical Activity 5 Observation Checklist Recording Form attached to the end of this document. If you are unsure of the authenticity of the finished products they supply ask them specific questions related to the products to determine: why they were produced; when they were they produced; where the detail for inclusion came from; who was consulted in their development; and what was the result of their application in the workplace. Use the results of this conversation to inform your judgement of the candidate s ability related to the finished products supplied. Please indicate in the space provided before each Practical Activity the approach you have decided to take and ensure the evidence for the relevant approach is recorded in the candidate s summary of evidence provided. Each Practical Activity has been mapped to the relevant components of the unit of competency. This mapping is documented in the first recording tool for each Practical Activity. Candidate Information The Candidate Work Book for RPL Practical Activities identifies either through the information provided in the candidate s Self-assessment or through their Competency Conversation interview an opportunity for them to provide evidence of their practical skills. In order to be fair and flexible this may be achieved through their undertaking practical activities selected by the assessor from those detailed in this document or from evidence they provide of having carried out the practical activity in the recent past. These practical activities may occur in their workplace or in the assessor s training environment. The Practical Activities selected for them to demonstrate their skills are identified below. Please ensure they remain in this document as they detail the range of practical tasks selected by the assessor. Practical Activities to be Undertaken John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 2

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Assessor Information for RPL Practical activities 10. Identified suitable electives; 11. Documented the reasons for selection of qualifications, skill sets, individual units or accredited modules in order to develop effective training applications for the client; 12. Determined if any licensing requirements exist for your two solutions; 13. Provided advice to the client about assessment requirements. Required Model Responses and Related Mapping to the unit of competency. Response addressed in analysis 1 or X Comments and examples from analysis 1 ANALYSIS 1 Analysis must include: Referenced training.gov.au to identify relevant training package qualifications, skill sets or specific units of competency that the employees will set out to achieve. PE1, PE2, PC1.2. Accessed and applied relevant VET policies and frameworks and conducted their work based on organisational quality assurance policies and procedures. PE1, PE2, PC1.3. Examined the component parts of training specifications. PE1, PE2, PC3.2. Identified relevant qualifications and units of competency or modules based on the characteristics of the target learner group. PE1, PE2, PC1.2. Contextualised relevant qualifications and units of competency or modules to meet the specific needs of the client. PE1, PE2, PC4.1, PC5.1. Assessment reflected the particular industry environment, e.g. licensing; WHS, policies and procedures; Used specific terminology related to the workplace; and Reflected particular workplace conditions and resources. Identified training package, qualifications and accredited courses that could satisfy the client s needs. PE1, PE2, PC2.1, PC3.2. Considered a range of qualifications, skill sets or accredited courses; John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 5

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Assessor Information for RPL Practical activities Presentation timings followed the plan and covered 20-minutes as a minimum. PC2.2, PE1 Explanation of the objectives, strategies, methods of delivery and activities supported the presentation objectives. PE1, AC3 The presentation flowed logically. PC2.2, PE1 Communication was persuasive and appropriate to engage and interest the participants. PC2.4, PE1, AC3 Support materials were appropriate. PC2.2, PE1 Observation skills were used to monitor individuals and respond to perceived needs. PC2.5, PE1, AC3 Content of delivery and approach demonstrated relevant occupational area of interest. PC2.4, PE1 Relevant WHS requirements and any organisational or regulatory requirements were identified and managed. KE2 Feedback on outcome of presentation objectives was obtained. PC3.1, PE2 A summary of key concepts during the presentation and gathering of feedback was conducted that identified any outstanding requirements that the participants needed to be addressed. PC2.6, PE2, AC3 OBSERVER: In the table below insert any other comments that will support the candidate s application for RPL. Presentation session Comment John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 85

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Assessor Information for RPL Practical activities NB The following section is only to be completed by Observer s in the Candidate s workplace and NOT their TAE40116 Training and Assessment Assessor for this unit of competency. Please confirm in the space below your agreement to participate in the evidence gathering process by completing the Observation Checklist. Please also confirm that the candidate s identify is known to you. I (Name in full).............................................................. confirm that I have agreed to be involved in this observation on the understanding that the information I contribute through the observation form will be used by an assessor to make their judgement on the candidate s competence for the following unit of competency: Unit Code: BSBCMM401 Unit Title: Make a presentation Signature of Observer......................................................... I further acknowledge that I know the candidate and my workplace relationship to the candidate is (Highlight or Circle one of the following): Supervisor/Manager Trainer and Assessor NB The following section is only to be completed by the Candidate s Assessor for TAE40116 Training and Assessment for this unit of competency and NOT their Workplace colleagues. Assessor: In the table below insert a result of Satisfactory (S) or Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) for the specific Presentation Session and the Planning Process document submitted by the candidate, and add a comment related to the Presentation Session and the Planning Process document where a NYS result was recorded. Add your name, signature and date of assessment in the relevant spaces below and your feedback to the candidate on the evidence they submitted as well as suggestions for any other documents that could be provided to support their application for RPL. Presentation Session Satisfactory S Not Yet Satisfactory NYS Comment if Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) Planning Process document Satisfactory S Not Yet Satisfactory NYS Comment if Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 86

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Assessor Information for RPL Practical activities Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Date of Assessment: Feedback to Candidate Assessor: Complete the details below when the Presentation session and the Planning Process document have both been completed, submitted for assessment and marked. Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Date: John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 87

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Other Parties Information Report Document 9 Other Parties Information Report By supplying the following information you are: agreeing to participate in the evidence gathering process for the candidate listed below and have been given information by an assessor on when and how to collect this evidence as I m a person in a position to make a valid comment on the candidate s performance; providing information for an assessor to make a judgement on the ability of the candidate to use their skills and knowledge to complete the tasks or activities listed below over the time period confirmed by you; and able to confirm that the information you provide is a true and accurate reflection of the skills and knowledge from the candidate named below. (Date) To whom it may concern, RE: (insert candidate name) I certify that the above named person has: skills in/as (insert industry/job title) worked at for a period of years and regularly undertaken the following activities within the workplace whilst employed with this organisation: The workplace person is to initial those tasks or activities (below) that the candidate has or can successfully perform in the workplace. Assessor to list each activity against the numbers below that is to be confirmed by the other party. NB Please ensure you ask for information directly related to the candidate s performance by interpreting into workplace language, and NOT replicating, the Performance Criteria from the units. 1 2 3 4 Add extra rows if necessary. If you would like any further information or would like to discuss any of the above, I can be contacted on telephone number: Yours sincerely Signature Print Name and Position John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 1

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Candidate Work Book for RPL Practical activities RTO logo or name Document 8 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Candidate Work Book for RPL Practical Activities TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Candidate s Name: Assessor s Name: Candidate s Signature: Assessor s Signature: Date Assessment is finalised: John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 1

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Candidate Work Book for RPL Practical activities PRACTICAL ACTIVITY 2 Evidence to be provided through: Candidate completing all practical examples required in this Practical Activity, or Third Party evidence provided to support more than one example provided by the candidate, or Candidate supplied work examples for assessment and authentication Unit Code: TAEDES401 Candidate s Name: Unit Title: Design and develop learning programs Date of Assessment: Assessor s Name: NB Date for this Practical Activity to be completed is: Candidate Practical Activity Instructions For this practical activity you will be required to demonstrate your skills to conceptualise, design, develop and review learning programs to meet an identified need for a group of learners. Demonstrate your competency by providing two (2) different learning programs that you have developed that contain learning program designs that reflect particular needs, contexts and timelines. In order for you to do this you will use the two (2) training needs analyses that you developed for Practical Activity 1 as the basis for each of the learning programs that you develop for this practical activity or you can use two training needs analyses that you have developed in your organisation. You can use a learning program template that you currently use in your organisation or develop a document to contain the information you are required to include as listed below. Once you have completed documenting your response to this activity forward it to your assessor for them to mark by the due date. For each Learning Program you develop clearly indicate: 1. The competency standards or other training specification on which you based your learning program; 2. Pre-requisites, if required 3. Consideration of the characteristics of the target learner group including any language, literacy or numeracy requirements 4. Venue/s to be used 5. Number of participants 6. Delivery dates 7. National codes and competency titles 8. Topics of study content 9. Delivery resources required 10. Time frame for each topic area 11. Delivery methods 12. Assessment methods and tools to be used 13. Organisational quality assurance policies or procedure to be considered during the Learning Program implementation 14. A Risk Control Plan that identifies: Risks identified in the learning environment John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 6

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Candidate Work Book for RPL Practical activities Existing Controls Controls to be developed; and Dates for controls to be implemented 15. Program review that includes: Names of Stakeholders Comments and any adjustments made John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 7

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Assessment Mapping Document 10 TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - Assessment Mapping Matrix Unit Code: TAEDES401 Unit Title: Design and develop learning programs Performance Criteria # Unit requirements Element Title: 1 Define the parameters of the learning program Performance Criteria Assessment Mapping 1.1 Clarify the purpose and type of learning program with key stakeholders Q1 2 1.2 Access and confirm the competency standards, and other training specifications, on which to base the learning program Q1 2 1.3 Identify language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the program Q2 2 1.4 Identify and consider characteristics of the target learner group Q1 2 Element Title: 2. Work within the VET policy framework 2.1 Access relevant vocational education and training (VET) policies and frameworks, and apply to work practices Q3 Competency Conversation Practical Activities 2.2 Identify changes to training packages and accredited courses, and apply these to program development Q3 2 2.3 Conduct work according to organisational quality assurance policies and procedures Q3 Element Title: 3. Develop program content 3.1 Research, develop and document specific subject matter content, according to agreed design options Q4 3 John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 1

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Assessment Mapping 3.2 Evaluate existing learning resources for content relevance and quality Q4 3 3.3 Specify assessment requirements of the learning program Q4 Element Title: 4. Design the structure of the learning program 4.1 Break the learning content into manageable segments, and document the timeframe for each segment Q5 2 4.2 Determine and confirm delivery strategies, required assessment methods and tools Q6 2 4.3 Document the complete learning program in line with organisational requirements Q3 4.4 Review the complete program with key stakeholders, and adjust as required Q6 2 4.5 Ensure a safe learning progression by analysing risks in the learning environment, and including a risk control plan Q5 2 Performance Evidence # Performance Evidence The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, including: PE 1 designing, developing and reviewing learning programs within the vocational education and training (VET) context Q6 2, 3 PE 2 preparing and developing a minimum of two learning programs: that contain differentiated learning program designs to reflect particular needs, contexts and timelines at least one of which must be based on competency standards or accredited courses, and must cover at least one entire unit of competency or accredited course module. Competency Conversation Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5 Practical Activities 2 John Price and Associates Pty Ltd 2