Course Title: Participate in assessment validation

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4436 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Course Title: Participate in assessment validation

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Course Contact: Jeremy Glover

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99251485

Course Contact Email: jeremy.glover@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in the validation of assessment tools, practices and judgements, including in:

  • pre-assessment validation of assessment tools before they are first used with candidates, and post-assessment validation of the tools after having been used to assess candidates
  • post-assessment validation of practices and judgements.

 

The unit applies to vocational education and training (VET) trainers and assessors with relevant industry experience to participate in validation activities according to organisational policies and procedures. Validation activities encompass the quality review of the assessment tools, practices and judgements. Participants in the validation do not lead the validation process.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation

Elements:

1. Prepare for validation activities

2. Participate in assessment validation

3. Contribute to validation outcomes

Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

Performance Evidence

The individual must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

  • participate in the pre-assessment validation of at least 3 assessment tools before they are first used with candidates
  • participate in the validation of:
  • the above 3 assessment tools after they have been used to assess candidates
  • 3 assessment judgements by different assessors, where the same tool has been used for all 3 judgements
  • the practices undertaken in the course of the above assessment judgements, and identification of at least 2 recommendations for improvement.

 

In the course of the above activities, the individual must:

  • use mapping documentation to evaluate whether the assessment tools cover all aspects of the 3 nationally recognised units of competency and their assessment requirements
  • review samples of evidence collected for at least 1 full unit of competency
  • use effective oral and written communication skills when discussing and collaborating with colleagues.

Knowledge Evidence

The individual must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

  • legislative and vocational education and training (VET) regulatory requirements relating to assessing competence and participating in assessment validation activities, including:
  • industry relevance and vocational training and learning requirements for those participating in validation activities
  • obligations of assessors
  • principles of assessment
  • rules of evidence
  • reasonable adjustment
  • record requirements for assessment validation, including evidence collection, retention and recording
  • key aspects of assessment validation, including:
  • quality review process
  • ethics, privacy and confidentiality requirements
  • process conducted before and after assessment
  • assessment validation contexts and purposes
  • pre- and post-validation of assessment tools
  • post-validation of evidence gathered
  • processes for conducting assessment validation checks
  • key features of the organisation’s assessment system, including:
  • key components of assessment system policies, procedures and documentation, including assessment tool to be validated and associated mapping document
  • nature and scope of evidence gathered, including evidence collected from other parties
  • organisational requirements for participating in assessment validation activities
  • processes for analysing nationally recognised training products to identify evidence needed to demonstrate competence
  • dimensions of competency and how they guide assessment practices
  • key structure, functions and content of assessment tools:
  • context and conditions of assessment
  • tasks to be administered to the candidate
  • mapping against units of competency
  • key features of common assessment methods, including suitability for gathering evidence, suitability for the content of units, and associated assessment instruments:
  • direct observation
  • product-based methods
  • questioning
  • evidence from other parties.


Feedback 

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions.  You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress. 

You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.