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.
- Teacher: Mel Woods
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, prepare for and conduct the competency-based assessment of candidates using nationally recognised training products and validated assessment tools. It involves planning and preparing for the assessment based on the accessed training and assessment strategy and delivery plan. The unit also involves customising the assessment process; preparing candidates to be assessed; and then implementing assessment processes, including recognition of prior learning. Implementing assessment requires gathering quality evidence, making assessment judgements, and recording and reviewing the assessment process.
The unit applies to entry-level vocational education and training (VET) assessors who assess candidates against nationally recognised training products.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
- Teacher: Emily Clark
- Teacher: Mel Woods