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Ctrain Pty Ltd

Covering all 10 units contributing to TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Recognition Assessment for candidates without TAA40104

1. Information & Instructions

TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

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This document was developed by Blackwater Projects learning and development consultancy and is used by Ctrain Pty Ltd under license.

Blackwater Projects a: PO Box 4253 Balgowlah Heights NSW 2093 Australia w: www.blackwaterprojects.com.au p: (612) 9949 7544 e: [email protected] f: (612) 9949 7546

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Version control & document history

Date Summary of modifications made Version no.

15 July 2010 Version 1 finalised following validation. v.1

11 May 2011 Some formatting changes. Added more info about third party reports. Updated sample portfolio to reflect changes to Application Template.

v.2

13 Oct 2011 Updates to reflect changes made as part of major review 2011 plus transition to TAE10 v2.

v.3

18 Oct 2011 Replaced reference to NTIS with reference to TGA. v.3.1

18 Nov 2011 Headers updated. Doc modified for use by Ctrain Pty Ltd v.3.2

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Contents Introduction ....................................................................................................... 4  

About Ctrain Pty Ltd ............................................................................................... 4  

What to do .............................................................................................................. 4  

Our contact details ................................................................................................ 4  

About this recognition kit: Make sure you have the right one! ......................... 5  

Documents that make up this recognition kit ..................................................... 6  

The recognition assessment process at a glance .............................................. 7  

How recognition assessments work ................................................................ 8  

What is a recognition assessment? ...................................................................... 8  

What you need to know about recognition assessments ................................. 8  

What is a portfolio of evidence? .......................................................................... 9  

What is quality evidence? ................................................................................... 10  

Frequently asked questions about recognition assessments .......................... 11  

TAE40110 Units ................................................................................................. 13  

Evidence requirements .................................................................................. 14  

Summary of evidence required: a checklist ..................................................... 18  

Next steps ........................................................................................................ 19  

Appendix: Example of a completed recognition portfolio ........................ 20  

Section 1. Candidate Information & Professional History ................................ 23  

Section 2. Required knowledge ......................................................................... 25  

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Introduction About Ctrain Pty Ltd Thank you for your interest in obtaining TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (referred to in this document as ‘TAE40110’) with Ctrain Pty Ltd (Ctrain).

Ctrain is a boutique Registered Training Organisation [RTO] located in Pyrmont Sydney. We offer the full range of recognition of prior learning [RPL] strategies and classroom activities for TAE40110. Ctrain was formed in 2004 and has provided training and assessment services to individuals and corporate customers across Australia. We have a small training room in Pyrmont and also use our customers’ training facilities or hire training rooms in the CBD.

What to do 1. Read this document.

2. Follow the Next Steps on page 19.

Our contact details You may contact Ctrain at any time with your questions:

Phone 1300 473 240

Fax 02 9262 1812

Web www.ctrain.com.au

Mailing address Suite 62 377 Kent St Sydney NSW 2000

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About this recognition kit: Make sure you have the right one! The figure below illustrates the two different types of recognition kits available for TAE40110. Make sure you have the recognition kit that is right for you.

Figure: What recognition approach is best for you?

This recognition kit is for you!

I don’t have TAA40104

You need the recognition kit for people

with TAA40104. Contact Ctrain

for a copy.

I have TAA40104 and I currently work

as a trainer / assessor

I obtained TAA40104 in the last 24 months

I don’t work as a trainer/assessor but my skills are current and I can prove this.

Who are you?

Seamless transition may apply.

This means you may not need to undergo a recognition

assessment.

Contact Ctrain for more information.

I’m a TAA40104 student and have completed some

TAA40104 units.

Hmmm… tough one! Contact Ctrain.

We can help you choose your best option for obtaining TAE40110.

I obtained TAA40104 more than 24 months ago I haven’t worked or used my training/ assessment skills since getting TAA.

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Documents that make up this recognition kit

Figure: TAE40110 Recognition Kit for candidates without TAA40104

Recognition Kit: Two documents

1. Recognition Information and instructions

2. Recognition Application Template for candidates without TAA40104

This document: � Explains how recognition assessments

work

� Lists the units required to obtain TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

� Explains the recognition process for candidates without TAA40104

� Explains next steps to take.

Word document you’ll get in soft copy. Use this template to compile your recognition portfolio.

Contains:

� Assessment cover sheet

� Assessment results template

� List of evidence to submit.

PLUS

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The recognition assessment process at a glance The flow chart below shows an overview of the recognition assessment process at Ctrain:

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2 3

4

5

6

Read through this document and decide whether or not to proceed with recognition assessment

Contact Ctrain

to discuss other options

If SO

Enrol as a recognition candidate.

If NOT

Your assessor may ask for additional evidence before reaching a final decision

IF REQUIRED

Your assessor reviews the evidence presented

Compile your portfolio of evidence, following guidance and instructions given in this Kit.

or

Submit your portfolio to Ctrain.

We will forward it to your assessor for review.

Contact Ctrain to arrange a date and time to present your portfolio to an assessor as part of a face-

to-face interview.

If COMPETENT

You may choose from three options:

1. Submit additional evidence (repeat steps 3-6) 2. Accept the NYC result, or 3. Appeal the NYC result.

If NOT YET COMPETENT

Your assessor decides whether or not your application for recognition has been successful and advises you of that decision in writing

Your assessor submits the results to Ctrain 7

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How recognition assessments work

What is a recognition assessment?

Recognition assessments are often referred to as:

� RPL (recognition of prior learning) assessments or

� RCC (recognition of current competence) assessments.

What you need to know about recognition assessments � Recognition assessments are evidence-based

You must be able to provide evidence of your skills and knowledge for an assessor to deem you competent

� You will be assigned a qualified assessor who will be available to answer questions and support you throughout the recognition process

� You may be assessed in one of two ways:

1. Written portfolio only—In this case, compile your portfolio of evidence and submit to Ctrain, or

2. Recognition interview—In this case, compile your portfolio of evidence and contact Ctrain to arrange a suitable date and time to present your portfolio to your assessor at a recognition interview

� Enrolling as a recognition candidate doesn’t guarantee that you’ll be successful in your application for recognition. We recommend discussing your options with a Ctrain representative before enrolling in recognition assessment.

Recognition assessment is a process that allows a candidate—you—to attain a nationally-recognised qualification or statement/s of attainment

based on skills and knowledge gained through previous experiences, including formal and/or informal learning.

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What is a portfolio of evidence?

Evidence: ‘show and tell’

When deciding what evidence to include in your portfolio, consider the ‘show and tell’ (or rather, ‘tell and show’) approach:

Tell us (anecdotal evidence)

You tell us… � what you know � what you can do � what you have done

Someone else tells us (verifies) what you know, what you can do, and what you have done. This is a called a ‘third party report’. Examples of third party reports include a reference letter, a performance review report, a questionnaire completed by a workplace supervisor, etc.

Show us (workplace documents, samples of work, direct observation, record or statistics, etc.)

Documents or other forms of evidence that demonstrate what you can do and have done. Here, choose evidence of both products and processes. For example, when compiling evidence of your ability to design and develop a learning program:

� An example of a product as evidence is the finalised learning program plan.

� Examples of processes as evidence may include:

– documents showing training needs analyses undertaken

– copies of emails showing collaboration with others throughout program development

– your ‘telling’ evidence (your description of how you designed the learning program and who you worked with) is also evidence of processes.

A Portfolio of Evidence is the term given to the collection of documents and other evidence

that you compile and submit as proof of your competence.

When compiling your portfolio, submit evidence that:

● tells us what you can do and have done (from you and from at least one credible ‘third party’ referee)

● shows us what you can do and have done (i.e. samples of work and other relevant documents).

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What is quality evidence? Quality evidence is evidence that is:

� Valid It is relevant to the skills and knowledge being assessed.

� Sufficient You must provide enough evidence to demonstrate competence. The Application Template tells you more about how much evidence is enough evidence.

� Current The evidence must demonstrate your competence today. Generally speaking, evidence should be drawn from projects/work samples that are no more than five years old, and include evidence of work completed within the past 12 months. This is a general guide only.

� Authentic You must be able to prove that the evidence is your own work.

Examples of quality evidence

Types of quality evidence include (but aren’t limited to):

� samples of work completed

� certified copies of relevant qualifications and/or training completed

� certified copies of documents confirming your participation in relevant training programs, workshops, professional development events, etc.

� certified copies of reference letters from supervisors, colleagues, or other relevant people (a third party report)

� descriptions by you of relevant experiences

� copies of emails that demonstrate training and/or assessment-related processes undertaken

� DVD or video of you demonstrating the skills being assessed

� any other ‘evidence’ that you feel will adequately demonstrate competency.

The Application Template lists evidence to submit for each unit.

We are flexible! If you can’t provide the evidence listed, consider other forms of evidence that

provide similar information. Contact Ctrain for guidance, if needed.

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Frequently asked questions about recognition assessments

May I apply for recognition assessment for some TAE40110 units, and enrol in training for others?

Absolutely! This combined approach is a great way to formally acknowledge your existing skills and experience (recognition), and update your skills with training where appropriate. Contact Ctrain if you think a combination of training and recognition assessment is right for you. We can help clarify your choices.

What are the possible results of a recognition assessment and what do they mean?

The only possible assessment results you can get are:

Result Code What this result means

Competent C Celebrate! You have submitted enough of the ‘right’ evidence for your assessor to find you ‘competent’ in the units of competency assessed.

Not yet competent

NYC The evidence presented suggests that you have not as yet achieved competence the units being assessed. You may get a NYC result because:

� The evidence you submitted was of a satisfactory standard, but not all the required evidence was submitted (in this case, all you need to do is submit the remaining required evidence)

� The evidence you submitted was not of a satisfactory standard

If you attain a NYC result, your assessor will work with you to devise a suitable action plan to achieve competence.

Remember that we are not here to ‘fail’ you—our intent is to keep working with you until you achieve competency.

If more than one re-submission is needed, an additional assessment fee may apply.

How do I present my portfolio of evidence?

You have two options:

1. Present your portfolio to your assessor personally, at a recognition assessment interview

2. Submit your portfolio to Ctrain. Your assessor will review your portfolio and contact you with results of your recognition assessment, and feedback.

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How does Ctrain support me throughout the recognition process?

We will support you throughout the entire recognition process. Contact us:

� for help deciding whether or not to proceed with recognition assessment

� while compiling your portfolio of evidence—ask questions any time (you have up to 6 months to complete your portfolio of evidence)

� if your result is Not Yet Competent, we will help you devise an action plan to achieve competence.

What if I disagree with the assessment result?

If you disagree with the assessment result offered by your assessor, you have the right to appeal the decision. Please follow the steps below:

1. Discuss your concerns with your assessor. If you do not arrive at a mutually beneficial solution…

2. Contact Ctrain—we will be happy to help.

Will my assessment records be kept confidential?

Yes! Assessment records are stored securely, and won’t be shared with anyone who is not authorised to view them.

Will I get my portfolio back once the assessment has been completed?

No, you will need to make a copy of your portfolio before you submit it to Ctrain. We will retain your portfolio for audit purposes.

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TAE40110 Units To obtain the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, candidates must demonstrate ‘competence’ in a total of 10 units of competency:

� 7 core units and

� 3 elective units.

TAE40110 Core units (7)

To obtain TAE40110, you must submit evidence of your competence in all 7 core units.

Competency Field Unit

Design TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs

TAEDES402A Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs

Delivery TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning

TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

Assessment TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes

TAEASS402B Assess competence

TAEASS403B Participate in assessment validation

TAE40110 Elective Units (3)

To obtain TAE40110, you must submit evidence of your competence in three (3) elective units.

The table below lists the elective units offered by Ctrain:

Competency Field Unit

Delivery TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction

BSBCMM401A Make a presentation (imported unit; aligns to the TAE delivery field)

Assessment TAEASS301B Contribute to assessment

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Evidence requirements The Application Template lists evidence the candidate (you) must submit to be successful in your application for recognition. You will be asked to submit three broad categories of evidence. These are described in the table below:

Table: Summary of evidence required to attain TAE40110 via a recognition pathway

Section in Portfolio Required evidence includes…

Section 1: Candidate Information and Professional History

� Curriculum Vitae or equivalent

� Certified copies of relevant qualifications (if applicable)

� Evidence of recent professional development (description plus—where possible—supporting documents)

Section 2: Evidence of required knowledge

� Knowledge of OHS and inclusivity (as relevant to trainers/assessors)

� Knowledge of VET and training packages

� Knowledge of competency-based assessments and general guidelines for quality assessments

� Knowledge of theories and principles of adult learning

Section 3: Evidence for each unit

� Information about recent examples of having completed relevant tasks (e.g. tell us about learning programs you have recently developed)

� Samples of work (e.g. completed learning program plans)

� Third party reports1 (e.g. reference letter or equivalent)

� Additional information: will vary for each unit and may include:

– Description of how you approach tasks (e.g. steps you take to design a learning program)

– Self-reflection (e.g. summary of strengths and opportunities for on-going improvement when designing learning programs)

– Answers to questions (e.g. “Describe a time when you had to manage inappropriate behaviour…”)

1 See next page for more information about third party reports.

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Third party reports

For each unit you are seeking recognition for, you will be asked to provide a certified copy of a detailed reference letter, performance review report, or equivalent from a supervisor or equivalent in your workplace.

Some tips for organising well-written reference letters

Tip 1: Choose the right referee as your third party reporter

The right referee/s:

� are credible—e.g. a supervisor or equivalent, preferably with a background in training and assessment

� work closely enough with you to give detailed comments about your workplace performance as relevant to one or more TAE40110 units

� can comment on your workplace activities as relevant to more than one TAE40110 unit. Ensure a combination of referees so that all 10 units are covered.

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Organising third party reporters (referees)

Below is just one example of how you could organise referees:

Current Supervisor Ask this person to list and describe recent examples of having done the following at work: � designed and developed competency-based learning programs (relevant to

TAEDES401A and TAEDES402A) � planned and delivered group-based training (relevant to TAEDEL401A) � planned, developed and conducted competency-based assessments (relevant to

TAEASS401B and TAEASS402B) � participated in assessment validation sessions (relevant to TAEASS403B)

Someone you recently coached 1:1 in the workplace

Ask this person to comment on 1:1 coaching you recently facilitated in the workplace (relevant to TAEDEL301A and TAEDEL402A).

One third party report (e.g. a detailed reference letter) may be used as evidence of competence in more than one unit.

You shouldn’t need to get separate third party reports for each of the 10 TAE40110 units

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Tip 2: Brief your referee carefully

� Tell them which units you’d like them to cover in their reference letter or other third party report for. For each unit, ask your referee to:

– describe recent, relevant workplace activities you have undertaken and

– comment on how well you completed these tasks

� Show them the sample of the well-written reference letter on the next page.

OR…

Tip 3: Make it easy for the referee… draft the letter yourself and send to the referee in soft copy. Ask the referee to modify as desired, print on letterhead, and sign.

Characteristics of a well-written reference letter or other third

party report

All reference letters or other forms of third party reports must be certified copies. Well-written reference letters:

� are written by a credible third party reporter who works closely enough with you to provide detailed comments about your skills, knowledge and experience.

� list and describe a range of specific, recent examples of training and assessment activities undertaken as part of your job.

� are written on company letterhead and signed.

� include contact details of the third party reporter.

� address more than one unit of competence.

An example

The figure on the next page shows an example of a well-written reference letter. It reflects the criteria noted above and provides third party evidence of competence in:

� six of the seven TAE40110 core units2 and

� two elective units.

2 TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace is the only core TAE40110 unit not addressed.

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Figure: Example of a well-written reference letter

Company  Letterhead:  Amazing  RTO  Incorporated  

Today’s  Date    

Dear  TAE  Assessor,  

Re:  Name  of  candidate  

I  am  the  RTO  Manager  for  Amazing  RTO  Incorporated  and  am  writing  to  verify  that  J.  Candidate  has  worked  for  our  RTO  as  a  trainer  and  assessor  since  2006.  

Below  is  a  summary  of  work  J.  Candidate  has  recently  completed  for  Amazing  RTO  Incorporated:  

   

Learning  program  design  Last  year  J.  Candidate  updated  our  Zippy  Presentation  Skills  program  and  adjusted  the  program  content  to  address  requirements  of  the  unit,  BSBCMM401A  Make  a  presentation.  Our  RTO  successfully  added  BSBCMM401A  to  our  scope  of  registration  thanks  for  J.  Candidate’s  efforts.    He  created  the  facilitator  guide  and  worked  with  us  to  research  and  select  suitable  learner  workbooks.  He  also  designed  the  assessment  tool  and  organised  and  facilitated  an  online  validation  session  of  the  tool.  Feedback  on  the  program  to  date  has  been  very  good.  

 

Training  delivery  J.  Candidate  delivers  a  number  of  programs  to  our  RTO  clients.    Clients  come  from  a  variety  of  industries.    Feedback  from  participants  is  always  positive.    Below  is  a  list  of  programs  that  J.  Candidate  has  delivered  in  the  past  year:  

• Zippy  Presentation  Skills  (competency-­‐based  program)  • Parachuting  for  Punters  • Fire-­‐eating  for  First-­‐Timers  • Excel  with  Excel.  

Assessment  J.  Candidate  assesses  all  candidates  of  the  Zippy  Presentation  Skills  Program.    Paperwork  is  always  thorough  and  submitted  promptly.    

Our  RTO  requires  all  assessors  to  participate  in  at  least  two  assessment  validation  sessions  each  year  as  part  of  their  ongoing  Professional  Development.    Our  records  show  that  J.  Candidate  participated  in  2  assessment  validation  sessions  last  year,  one  session  earlier  this  year,  and  is  booked  to  attend  another  session  later  this  year.  

Overall  J.  Candidate  is  a  motivated  and  skilled  trainer/assessor.    We  are  pleased  with  his  work  to  date  and  look  forward  to  continued  work  with  him.    Please  contact  me  if  you  have  any  more  questions.  

Sincerely,  

 

Bossy  Bob  

 

Good to show length of time working

Letterhead is important!

Relevant to TAEDES401A and TAEDES402A—good to show experience working within VET frameworks

Relevant to TAEASS401B and TAEASS403B

Relevant to TAEDEL401A plus BSBCMM401A and perhaps TAEDEL301A (elective)

Relevant to TAEASS402B

Signature is important, as are contact details of the referee.

RTO  Manager:    Amazing  RTO  Incorporated  P:  9999  9999   M:  0400  000  000        E:  [email protected]  

CERTIFIED COPY

Date is important: shows how current the evidence is

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Summary of evidence required: a checklist Use this checklist to help you decide if recognition assessment is a good option for you. You must be able to answer, ‘yes—I can provide this evidence’ to all items listed below.

Recognition assessment: evidence required

Yes No

Section 1: Candidate information and professional history

1.1 Evidence of professional history—e.g. Curriculum Vitae r r

1.2 Certified copies of relevant qualifications and courses completed (if applicable) r r

1.3 Evidence of recent professional development—e.g. description plus (where possible) supporting documents

r r

Section 2: Evidence of required knowledge—may be provided verbally or in writing

2.1 Knowledge of OHS and inclusivity as relevant to trainers and assessors r r

2.2 Knowledge of VET and training packages r r

2.3 Knowledge of competency-based assessments and general guidelines for quality assessments

r r

2.4 Knowledge of theories and principles of adult learning r r

Section 3: Evidence required for each TAE40110 unit

Evidence includes the following for each unit:

� Workplace documents

� Your written or verbal descriptions and explanations

� Third party report.

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Next steps Candidates, please: Tick when complete Ê

1 Decide your best option for obtaining TAE40110

� To proceed with recognition assessment: Contact Ctrain. We will send you the RPL Application Template

� If you don’t proceed with recognition assessment: Contact Ctrain. We can help you decide a more suitable option for obtaining TAE40110

� If you have questions or need help deciding: Contact Ctrain. We can answer your questions and help you decide whether or not to proceed with RPL.

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2 Compile portfolio a. Identify and compile your portfolio of evidence: Using the Application Template to guide you, identify and compile your portfolio of evidence. Your portfolio must be well-organised. We recommend compiling documents in a ring binder or uploading to a well-organised e-portfolio.

b. Complete all sections of the Application Template in soft copy. Use the example provided in the Appendix of this document to guide you.

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4 Sign candidate declaration

Sign the candidate declaration on the Cover Sheet of the Application Template, after you have printed it.

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5 Add signed Application Template to portfolio

Place the signed Application Template at the top of your portfolio.

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7 Submit portfolio � If you are submitting a written portfolio only (and not being interviewed): Send your portfolio to Ctrain (mailing address on page 4)

� If you will be assessed via RPL interview: Contact Ctrain to arrange a date and time for your interview.

For our contact details and mailing address see page 4

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Your portfolio must be well-organised with all documents clearly referenced and labelled

Good luck, and contact us if you have any questions.

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Appendix: Example of a completed recognition portfolio

About the Application Template

The Application Template is the instrument that:

� candidates (you) will use to compile and present your portfolio of evidence

� your assessor will use to document the quality of evidence provided and the assessment results

� the RTO will use as a record of the assessment.

Candidates

If you decide to proceed with recognition assessment, Ctrain will send you the Application Template in soft copy (Word format). Please:

� compile your portfolio of evidence by filling in relevant sections of the Application Template and following instructions provided.

� use this sample as a guide while you compile your recognition portfolio. Sections to be completed by the candidate are shown in blue font.

Assessors

Assessors will use this sample as a guide when using the Application Template to document the quality of evidence provided and the assessment results.

Sections to be completed by the assessor are shown in green font.

The following example shows what the Application Template will look like when the recognition assessment has been completed.

It shows all required sections filled in by both the candidate and the assessor.

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Assessment Cover Sheet TAE40110 Recognition Assessment (for candidates without TAA40104)

CANDIDATE TO COMPLETE THE SECTION BELOW

Candidate name: Christine Candidate Address: 345 Anywhere Avenue Anywhere NSW 9876

Phone: Daytime: 9999 9999 Evening: 8888 8888

Email address: [email protected] Fax: 7777 7777

Company name: A Great Place P/L

Date submitted: 12 July 2012

Submission: First submission: ü or Resubmission:

Candidate declaration

By signing below, I declare that:

� I have been advised of the recognition assessment process, my rights, and my responsibilities as a recognition candidate, and choose to be assessed at this time

� this portfolio is my own and contains no material written by another person except where due reference is made. I am aware that a false declaration may lead to the withdrawal of a qualification or statement of attainment.

� I choose to be assessed at this time.

Signed: ___Christine  Candidate_____ Date: __12July 2012__

GENERAL ASSESSMENT INFORMATION—RTO or assessor to complete this section

Assessor name:

Amazing Assessor Person

Recognition Approach (tick appropriate box):

Written portfolio only ü

Interview with portfolio

RECORD OF ASSESSMENT PROCESS—RTO or assessor to complete applicable column

If assessed by written portfolio, complete this column

If recognition interview conducted, complete this column

1. Date portfolio received: 15 Jul 2012 1. Date of interview:

2. Date assessment completed: 21 Jul 2012 2. Date assessment completed:

Assessors, please record the assessment results on the next page

Green font is used to show how the assessor uses the Application Template to document the assessment process,

quality of evidence received and assessment results

Blue font is used to show how the candidate completes relevant sections of

the Application Template

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Assessment Results Candidate name: Candidate type name here

Assessor name: Amazing Assessor Person

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Candidate: Tick (ü) appropriate boxes below to indicate those units for which you are seeking recognition.

Assessor to record results (C or NYC) in

columns below

Result Date

Core units

ü TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs NYC 21 Jul 2012

ü TAEDES402A Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs

C 19 Jul 2012

ü TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning C 17 Jul 2012

ü TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace C 19 Jul 2012

ü TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes C 20 Jul 2012

ü TAEASS402B Assess competence C 20 Jul 2012

ü TAEASS403B Participate in assessment validation C 20 Jul 2012

Elective units

ü TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction C 17 Jul 2012

ü TAEASS301B Contribute to assessment C 17 Jul 2012

ü BSBCMM401A Make a presentation C 17 Jul 2012

Candidate feedback

General Comments

Portfolio was well-organised and easy to work through.

Generally evidence provided was of a very good quality. Particularly impressive was evidence relating to assessment units. Candidate’s extensive experience as an assessor stood out.

Need more evidence before I’m able to assign a ‘competent’ result for TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs. For details of evidence required, see detailed report for that unit.

Assessor Sign-Off (assessor to sign after this document is printed)

Assessor signature Amazing Assessor Person Date: 21 July 2012

To the candidate: Be sure to tick relevant boxes in this column so your

assessor knows which units you are seeking recognition for.

You may need to use the blank rows provided to list desired elective units if the unit you want isn’t already listed.

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Candidate portfolio Section 1. Candidate Information & Professional History Instructions for candidates

Submit the evidence listed below.

Note that if the portfolio isn’t well organised, the assessor will return portfolio to the candidate and will not continue the assessment until the candidate has returned a well-organised portfolio. This applies to all recognition assessments, written or interview-based.

Presenting evidence: what the symbols tell you

Verbal evidence may be provided This symbol means that evidence may be provided verbally, at a recognition interview.

Written evidence is required This symbol means that evidence should be provided in writing. Please identify where your assessor will find each item of evidence in your portfolio (e.g. See attachment 1).

Candidate to submit evidence listed below Quality of evidence

Assessor use → S NYS

Portfolio presentation and organisation

Is the portfolio well-organised with:

� relevant sections of the assessment Cover Sheet completed as required

� TAE40110 units applied for identified on the Assessment Results page

ü

Candidate information & professional history

1

Professional history

Submit at least one document that shows your professional background—e.g. CV, bio, etc).

See attachment 1—Curriculum Vitae

ü

2

Certified copies relevant qualifications (if applicable)

Here include:

� qualifications in training and assessment (e.g. BSZ40198 Certificate IV in

ü

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Candidate to submit evidence listed below Quality of evidence

Assessor use → S NYS Assessment and Workplace Training) and/or

� other tertiary qualifications.

See the following attachments: ● Attachment 2—Certified copy of BSZ40198 Certificate IV in Assessment

and Workplace Training (2002) ● Attachment 3—Certified copy of Bachelor of Arts’ Degree (2003).

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&/or

Professional development in the past 12 months

a. Use the space below to describe what you have done to stay current with your training and assessment practice in the past 12 months (or attach a separate document that gives this information).

Examples of appropriate professional development include courses attended, qualifications in progress, associations you belong to, industry newsletters you subscribe to, or work activities that developed and extended you professionally.

Examples of professional development undertaken in the past year include:

● I subscribe to the XYZ industry newsletter, which keeps me up to date with latest happenings in my industry.

● I have attended the following courses/workshops: – Time management: 20 – 21 August 2011, Great Training Incorporated

Training Company – E-learning and you: online webinar 1 December 2011, E-Learning Is Us

Training Institute. ● As part of my role as a team leader in my company, I have just completed a

six-month project assessing the current performance of employees and determining professional development needs. I did this in partnership with an RTO we hired. We have now documented training needs that will guide training in my company for the next 12 months.

ü

b. If possible, submit whatever supporting documents you can to back up your description above (e.g. participation certificates for programs attended, receipt of payment for workshop, etc).

See the following attachments:

● Attachment 4—Participation certificate for Time Management program ● Attachment 5—Receipt for E-learning webinar (above)

ü

Results and comments (assessor to complete)

Result for evidence of professional background ü Satisfactory Not yet satisfactory

Assessor comments Thorough explanations with supporting documents to back up claims. Well done! Noticed extensive history in assessment.

End of candidate information and professional history

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Section 2. Required knowledge Instructions for candidates

Present at least one paragraph that demonstrates your knowledge of the items listed below. In each paragraph:

1. define and explain the item 2. discuss how it guides ‘best practice’ as a trainer or assessor. Include

specific examples in your discussion.

Options for how to present your evidence

Option 1: Present verbally at RPL Interview If being assessed via a recognition interview, you may give this information verbally. Please review these concepts beforehand and be prepared for the interview!

Option 2: Submit written responses If being assessed via a written portfolio, type your responses below each item below or submit a separate, attached document.

Candidates to submit evidence of the required knowledge listed below Quality of evidence

Assessor use → S NYS

1 Knowledge of OHS and inclusivity (required knowledge for all TAE40110 units)

a. OHS legislation as it affects trainers and assessors. Summarise your OHS responsibilities as a trainer / assessor. Include things you do before, during, and after training and who you consult with on safety issues in your workplace. In my state of XYZ, relevant OHS legislation is XYZ. My OHS responsibilities as a trainer and assessor include the responsibility to: ● ensure a duty of care to all learners ● follow OHS procedures of the RTO, etc…

ü

b. Safety information you routinely give learners / candidates. Appropriate response here—about one paragraph.

ü

c. The concept of inclusivity. What is it and how does it influence the way you design, deliver, and assess training? Appropriate response here—about one paragraph.

ü

Remaining required knowledge items deleted from this sample document

Results and comments (assessor to complete) Result for required knowledge ü Satisfactory Not yet satisfactory

Assessor comments Excellent evidence of required knowledge. Thorough and accurate. I was particularly impressed by the knowledge of policies and procedures relating to assessment. You were able to both define and give specific examples of the Principles of Assessment and the Rules of Evidence.

End of required knowledge