Training and Assessment

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1 Training and Assessment TAESS00011 Assessor Skill set RTO code: TAESS00015 Enterprise Trainer & Assessor Skill Set Page 1 of 11 RTO code: /12/2017

2 Contents Information for learners... 4 Who this program is aimed at?... 4 What units are in this program?... 4 Qualification Enrolment Fee and the Learning Resource Fee:... 7 Enrolment... 8 Important information in Relation to Fees... 8 Payment of Fees... 8 Withdrawal from program Entry Requirements... 4 How is this program delivered?... 7 How long will this program take to complete?... 7 How will I be assessed?... 6 Skill Set Schedule: North Skill Set Schedule: North West Skill Set Schedule: South Application process What s next? Page 2 of 11

3 Contacts Administration Statewide Jackie Murfet 20 Valley Road DEVONPORT TAS 7310 Phone Teachers Launceston Julie Woolcock Phone: or Hobart Bernadette Henry Phone: Page 3 of 11

4 Information for learners Thank you for your interest in TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set. This information gives you an overview of the skill set, including how the program will be delivered and assessed, and what skills and knowledge you must have before starting the program. Those entering this program must be able to demonstrate vocational competency in their proposed assessmet area. Vocational competency is defined as broad industry knowledge and experience, and may include, but is not limited to, holding a relevant unit of competency or qualification. Who this program is aimed at This skill set is designed to provide VET practitioners with the assessor competencies to meet Standards for RTOs requirements. It will suit those individuals wishing to obtain the assessment competencies to assess according to system requirements. If you are providing assessment in a workplace context, skill sets or clusters of units may be more appropriate than completing the full qualification. Entry Requirements 1. You must be able to demonstrate vocational competency in your proposed assessment area. Vocational competence is defined as broad industry knowledge and experience, and may include holding a relevant unit of competency or qualification. 2. You must be in a workplace where you are currently assessing or will be able to complete assessment. If you are unable to use your own workplace, you will need to advise where you will be working and who will provide mentoring support and Third Party evidence to enable you to meet the assessment requirements. You may be able to arrange to do training and assessment in a volunteering capacity at a registered training organisation, but you will need to organise this yourself. 3. Effective language, communication, interpersonal and digital literacy skills are required for successful completion of this program. These skills will be used to complete the following guided tasks as part of your study in this program: research, reading and interpreting of national Training Packages (using the internet) develop and prepare learning programs, delivery/sessions using computer applications development and review of assessment instruments, planning, conducting and validating assessments delivery of one on one, group based and practical work-based training presentations in a number of contexts using a range of skills writing a range of documents receiving and providing feedback to peers to develop skills conducting assessments, presentations, and training and being observed doing these You will need to have sound information technology skills to: Page 4 of 11

5 Send and receive s Navigate around online technology Search online Word process Create simple PowerPoints To ensure your eligibility, you will undergo an application process which also includes demonstrating your vocational competency and also includes a language, literacy and numeracy activity. It is recommended that an ACSF level 3 average is achieved. If the LLN activity is less than the recommendation, a teacher will discuss options with you. This may include referring you to other study prior to commencing the TAE40116 qualification. What units are in this program? TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes (core) This unit is about the skills and knowledge required to plan the assessment process, including recognition of prior learning (RPL), in a competency based assessment system. It is relevant to trainers with assessment planning responsibilities. In planning activities and processes, trainers are required to identify the components of assessment tools, analyse and interpret assessment tools, and develop assessment instruments/tasks and assessment plans. TAEASS402 Assess competence (core) This unit is about the skills and knowledge required to implement an assessment plan, and gather quality evidence to assess the competence of a learner using compliant assessment tools. It is relevant for teachers, trainers and assessors in enterprises and registered training organisations (RTOs) and those providing advisory services. TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation (core) This unit is about the skills and knowledge required to participate in an validation process. It is relevant to assessors and workplace supervisors with assessment validation responsibilities participating in, but not necessarily leading, the process. TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools (core) This unit is about the skills and knowledge required to design and to develop assessment tools used to guide the collection of quality evidence, including their application in formative, summative and recognition of prior learning (RPL) assessment. It is relevant to experienced practitioners responsible for the development and/or delivery of training and assessment products and services. For a full description of each of the units please visit Page 5 of 11

6 How will I be assessed? You will gather the evidence required for each unit s assessment in a workplace or registered training organisation (RTO), using real work activities. Most of the guided assessment evidence will be obtained and prepared outside of face-to-face workshop and guided learning sessions. Below is a summary table of the evidence requirements for each unit you will be provided with detailed assessment documents during your workshops. Unit of Evidence requirements Example evidence for portfolio competency TAEASS401 Plan Portfolio of evidence demonstrating: assessment activities and processes Planning the assessment process five (5) times, including recognition of prior learning (RPL), in a competency-based TAEASS402 Assess competence TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools assessment system In planning activities and processes, you will identify the components of assessment tools, analyse and interpret assessment tools, and develop assessment instruments (also known as assessment tasks) and assessment plans Portfolio of evidence demonstrating: Implementing assessment plans, and gathering quality evidence to assess the competence of five (5) learners using compliant assessment tools Portfolio of evidence demonstrating: participating in three (3) assessment validation processes Portfolio of evidence demonstrating: designing and developing assessment tools used to guide the collection of quality evidence, including their application in formative, summative and recognition of prior learning (RPL) assessment Assessment plans for five (5) units of competency (template provided) Assessment instruments for the five units of competency (templates provided) Assessment matrix for five units of competency (template provided) Evidence of reviewing assessment documents (template provided) Responses to questions Completed assessments for five (5) learners Recording of results (template provided) Third party report confirming communication and assessing skills (template provided) Learner and stakeholder feedback (template provided) Self-reflection (template provided) Responses to questions Validation reports for three (3) different validation sessions Third party report confirming participation in validation meetings Assessment documents used in validation sessions with suggested improvements Responses to questions Assessment plans for three (3) units of competency Assessment instruments for the three (3) units of competency Assessing guides for the three (3) units of competency Assessment matrix for the three (3) units of competency Report on the trialling and testing of the three (3) assessment tools Responses to questions Page 6 of 11

7 Recognition of Prior Learning For you to achieve recognition, you need to have evidence that matches the criteria for the units within TAESS This may come from your current workplace training and assessing role and may include: 1. Portfolio of work samples (such as assessment plans, assessment tools and instruments, etc to assess your performance evidence) 2. Written responses to questions or competency conversation to assess your knowledge evidence 3. Third party observation (to verify your workplace performance and knowledge evidence) A recognition of prior learning assessment is available to guide you through this process. Credit If you have completed the superseded TAEASS402B Assess Competence unit from the TAE40110 qualification, you may be able to get a credit transfer for this unit. You may like to discuss further whether you have any units which will be eligible for Credit. How is this program delivered? This skill set is delivered as a blended program, including attendance at workshops and some online activities. After each workshop, there will be a range of activities and assessments to complete. It is important to note that there is a substantial amount of work for this program that must be completed outside of workshop hours. How long will this program take to complete? The volume of learning for TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set set is 240 hours. The skill set consists of 6 workshop days with some online options. You should allow 6 12 months to complete this skill set. Page 7 of 11

8 Qualification Enrolment Fee and the Learning Resource Fee: The enrolment fee (GST free) for TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set are shown below: Tuition Fees Concession Fees Plus Resources $281 $93 $120 Enrolment You are also required to provide proof of identity. To enrol with TasTAFE, you must have a USI (the Australian Government requires all students to hold a unique student identifier (USI) - visit to create your USI. Once enrolled, you will be provided with a Username, Password and relevant information allowing you to access course work. This process can take up to 48 hours. Important information in Relation to Fees Fee Rate The enrolment fee rate must satisfy the following conditions: An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or A permanent resident of Australia, or Hold a state sponsored visa on a pathway to permanent residence, and Must reside or work in Tasmania, and Be of working age (16-65). Payment of Fees Upfront payment can be made by EFTPOS, credit card, cash or cheque Alternative payment options by Instalment Plans can also be accessed Sponsorship may be applicable for fee payment through agreement with a relevant sponsor, such as a Job Network Agency or Employer Further information on fee payment eligibility and options can be discussed with your enrolling teacher. N.B. You can discuss fees and payments, including our refund policy, prior to enrolment, or further information is available at: Withdrawal from program. If a participant wishes to withdraw from the program for some reason, there is a refund process. Participants are eligible for a refund if they meet both criteria for withdrawing: withdraw prior to undertaking less than 20% of the program for the current year of study. The withdrawal period date is clearly printed on the Confirmation of Course Selection form issued following completion of enrolment and they have not successfully completed a unit Page 8 of 11

9 Participants must initiate the withdrawal process with their teacher. The preferred method is through advising the teacher they wish to withdraw from the program. However, if the request is made after the withdrawal date or following successful completion of a unit within this period, the student may still initiate a withdrawal from the program but will be required to pay the associated enrolment fee. Teachers may also initiate withdrawal from the program when a student has not participated for a period of 4 weeks without any contact. In the first instance after this 4 week period, the teacher will endeavour to make contact with the student, but if the student cannot be contacted, the situation will be assessed after a further two weeks and the teacher will then record a withdrawal if there has been no contact. Page 9 of 11

10 Skill Set Schedule: North Workshops are held from 9.00 am 4.00 pm. All workshops are held at Alanvale campus. TAESS00015 Enterprise Trainer and Assessor Skill Set Semester 1 Dates Semester 2 Dates TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes(core) 14 Mar Aug 2018 TAEASS402 TAEASS403 Assess competence (core) Participate in assessment validation (core) 15 Mar Mar Mar Aug Aug Sept 2018 TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools (core) 02 May May Oct Oct 2018 Following workshop attendance additional teacher guided activities are to be completed to meet the TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set set requirements. Skill Set Schedule: North West Workshops are held from 9.00 am 4.00 pm. All workshops are held at Devonport campus. TAESS00015 Enterprise Trainer and Assessor Skill Set Semester 1 Dates Semester 2 Dates TAEASS401 TAEASS402 TAEASS403 Plan assessment activities and processes(core) Assess competence (core) Participate in assessment validation (core) 11 Apr Apr Apr May 2018 TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools (core) 04 July July Sept Sept Oct Oct Oct Nov 2018 Following workshop attendance additional teacher guided activities are to be completed to meet the TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set set requirements. Skill Set Schedule: South All workshops are held at Clarence campus. TAESS00015 Enterprise Trainer and Assessor Skill Set Semester 2 Day 9am 4pm Semester 2 Evening 4.30pm 7.30pm TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes(core) 07 Mar Aug 2018 TAEASS402 TAEASS403 Assess competence (core) Participate in assessment validation (core) 14 Mar Mar Mar Aug Aug Aug 2018 TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools (core) 02 May May Sept Sept 2018 Following workshop attendance additional teacher guided activities are to be completed to meet the TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set set requirements Page 10 of 11

11 Application process Step 1 Complete the registration and application form (provided separately) and send completed form, resume and copies of any certificates that relate to the industry you will be conducting training in to our Administration officer Jacqueline Murfet: trainingandassessment@tastafe.tas.edu.au Step 2 Once all your paperwork has been received you will be sent an invitation (to the address provided in your application) for you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) online activity. The level 4 online LLN will take approx 45 mins 1 hr to complete. Step 3 Once you have submitted all required paperwork and completed the level 4 LLN assessment, the teacher will review your application and determine whether the entry requirements have been met. If not, the teacher will advise you of this outcome. Step 4 Once the application process has been completed and you have been accepted into the program, your teacher will you a: Student Details form Course Selection form Sponsorship form and TasTAFE Consent and Disclosure form (if your workplace is sponsoring) You will need to be enrolled in the program at least 1 week prior to the first workshop so that you will be able to log on to the TasTAFE network and use a computer for the first workshop. Step 5 In the week of commencement, you will be ed details of each workshop such as campus, room, what to bring etc. If you are not successful through the application process, you are able to seek feedback from your teacher and will be supported with advice and information regarding other programs and/or pathways you may wish to consider. For full disclosure of TasTAFE student information please go to the following link: Student Handbook What s next? If you would like to apply to undertake the TAESS00011 Assessor Skill set please our Administration Officer, at: Trainingandassessment@tastafe.tas.edu.au Page 11 of 11