{"id":11491,"date":"2025-11-17T06:10:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T06:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.essaybishops.com\/dissertations\/?p=69010"},"modified":"2025-11-17T06:10:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T06:10:56","slug":"assessment-task-8-plan-and-prepare-to-assess-competence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.colapapers.com\/essays\/assessment-task-8-plan-and-prepare-to-assess-competence\/","title":{"rendered":"Assessment Task 8 \u2013 Plan and prepare to assess competence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Assessment Task 8 \u2013 Plan and prepare to assess competence<\/p>\n<p><strong>Assessment Task 8 consists of the following sections:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 1:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Short answer questions<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 2:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Analyse an assessment tool<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 3:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Determine reasonable adjustment and customisation of assessment process<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 4:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Develop an assessment plan<\/p>\n<h3><a>Student Instructions<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>To complete this task, you will need to access the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AWT Intranet &gt; Trainer Resources &gt; Learner Repository:\n<ul>\n<li>Training and Assessment Strategy (TAS) document<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Assessment documents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Marking guide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Mapping matrix<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>AWT policies and procedures:\n<ul>\n<li>AWT Assessor Policy and Procedure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Risk Management Policy and Procedure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>LLND Skills Management Policy and Procedure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Records Management Policy and Procedure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>AWT forms:\n<ul>\n<li>Assessment Analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Learner Needs Analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>LLND External Support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>AWT templates:\n<ul>\n<li>Assessment Plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>National Register of VET (training.gov.au)<\/li>\n<li>Australian Core Skills Framework<\/li>\n<li>Australian Skills Quality Authority<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Section 1: Short answer questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Student Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The following questions will assess your knowledge of the Standards for RTOs and skills in interpreting organisational policies and procedures.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Explain the requirements to be an assessor of VET training products according to\u00a0<a>the Standards for RTOs<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<li>Access Australia Wide Training\u2019s Assessor Policy and Procedure via the AWT Intranet to answer the following two (2) questions on the principles of assessment and rules of evidence.<\/li>\n<li>Provide an example of how AWT ensures the principles of assessment are applied to their assessment system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Principles of assessment<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Australia Wide Training meet this principle by:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fairness<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Flexibility<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Validity<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reliability<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ol>\n<li>Provide an example of how AWT ensures the rules of evidence are applied to their assessment system.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Rules of evidence<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Australia Wide Training meet this rule by:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Validity<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sufficiency<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Authenticity<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Currency<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>Assessors have ethical responsibilities when facilitating assessment. For each of the following, describe two (2) actions you can take as an assessor to ensure your assessment practice is ethical.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Confidentiality<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Bias<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Conflicts of interest<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Inclusive environment<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>Explain what reasonable adjustment is in relation to the assessment process. What should be considered when making a reasonable adjustment?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<li>Explain why a candidate would choose to undertake a recognition of prior learning assessment pathway rather than a training and assessment pathway. In your answer, provide a brief description of both assessment pathways.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify the purpose of a mapping matrix and explain how it is used to maintain the rigour of the assessment process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Section 2: Analyse an assessment tool<\/h2>\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a><strong>Scenario<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Your manager has asked you to assess the four learners from Learner Cohort 2. They are completing a different training program at AWT that is a cluster of two complete units of competency. The learners have completed the training portion of the training program and now need to be assessed to determine if they have developed the required knowledge and skills. Before you assess the learners, you will need to conduct an analysis of the assessment tool for the training program to ensure the tool covers the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Student Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This task requires you to conduct an analysis of an assessment tool against its mapping matrix to ensure the tool covers the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence.<\/li>\n<li>Steps to follow:<\/li>\n<li>Step 1:\u00a0\u00a0 Access the AWT Intranet Learner Repository to locate the following documents for the training program:<\/li>\n<li>Assessment documents<\/li>\n<li>Marking guide<\/li>\n<li>Mapping matrix<\/li>\n<li>Relevant TAS<\/li>\n<li>Step 2: \u00a0 Download the document AWT Assessment Analysis Form and complete this form by:<\/li>\n<li><a>Accessing the National Register of VET (training.gov.au) and locating the two units of competency that make up the training program<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Using the mapping matrix to check all components of the units of competency have been sufficiently documented and covered in the assessment tool<\/li>\n<li>Accessing the assessment tool and checking\u00a0<a>the information contained in the assessment tool correlates to the mapping matrix<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a>Accessing the Australian Skills Quality Authority website to check the assessment tool complies with the principles of assessment and rules of evidence<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>Your completed Assessment Analysis Form must be uploaded to the e-Learning portal.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Section 3: Determine reasonable adjustment and customisation of assessment process<\/h2>\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Scenario<\/strong>\u00a0Now that you have reviewed the assessment tool, you will need to review the foundation skill requirements of the units of competency against the foundation skill levels of the four learners. You will have already determined the learning and\/or additional needs of your learners in Task 4. Use this information to determine how you can customise the assessment process and determine if any reasonable adjustment is required. All documents required to complete this activity are located in the AWT Intranet.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Student Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This task requires you to review the foundation skill requirements of the units of competency against each learner profile to determine:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Whether the learner requires foundation skill support<\/li>\n<li>How you can customise the assessment process for the learner<\/li>\n<li>If reasonable adjustment is required<\/li>\n<li>If specialist support is required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Steps to follow:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Step 1:\u00a0\u00a0 Access the AWT Intranet and locate the four learner profiles.<\/li>\n<li>Step 2: Access the National Register of VET (training.gov.au) and locate the two units of competency that make up the training program.<\/li>\n<li>Step 3: \u00a0 Download the AWT Learner\u2019s Needs Analysis Form.<\/li>\n<li>Step 4: Complete a separate AWT Learner\u2019s Needs Analysis Form for each learner (you will complete a total of four (4) forms) by:<\/li>\n<li>Reviewing the foundation skill requirements of the units of competency<\/li>\n<li>Reviewing the information provided about the four learners being assessed<\/li>\n<li>Identifying how you could customise the assessment process to suit their individual needs and whether reasonable adjustment is required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Download and complete the AWT LLND External Support Form as required.<\/p>\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>Your four completed Learner\u2019s Needs Analysis Forms and LLND External Support Form\/s must be uploaded to the e-Learning portal.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Section 4: Develop an assessment plan<\/h2>\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Scenario<\/strong>\u00a0Now that you have reviewed the assessment tool and analysed your learners\u2019 needs, your manager has asked that you develop an assessment plan. The assessment plan will provide an overview of the information you have already gathered in preparation for the assessment as well as additional details to help you further prepare for the assessment process. The assessment will take place at Australia Wide Training in one of the training classrooms and the practical training area.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Student Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This task requires you to develop an assessment plan. You will be required to use the assessment plan in Tasks 9 and 10.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to follow:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Step 1: \u00a0 Access and download the AWT Assessment Plan Template from the AWT Intranet.<\/li>\n<li>Step 2:\u00a0 Develop an assessment plan using the information collected throughout the previous sections of this assessment.<\/li>\n<li>Step 3: \u00a0 Ensure that your assessment plan outlines the:<\/li>\n<li>Training program being assessed and the competency benchmark standards<\/li>\n<li>Context of the assessment<\/li>\n<li>Summary of your target group<\/li>\n<li>Summary of the customisations and reasonable adjustments you need to apply as per the results from your learners\u2019 needs analyses<\/li>\n<li>Health and safety requirements<\/li>\n<li>The resources and equipment required for assessment<\/li>\n<li>Your responsibilities to ensure the learners are ready for assessment<\/li>\n<li>What the learners need to do to ensure they are ready for assessment<\/li>\n<li>The methods and instruments used to assess competence<\/li>\n<li>The evidence required to successfully achieve competence and how this evidence will be gathered<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Assessment Task 8 \u2013 Plan and prepare to assess competence Assessment Task 8 consists of the following sections: Section 1:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Short answer questions Section 2:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Analyse an assessment tool Section 3:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Determine reasonable adjustment and customisation of assessment process Section 4:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Develop an assessment plan Student Instructions To complete this task, you will need to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5616,4778],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11491","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-assessment-task-australian-taxation-law","category-assessment-task-powerpoint-presentation-help"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.colapapers.com\/essays\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11491","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.colapapers.com\/essays\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.colapapers.com\/essays\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.colapapers.com\/essays\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.colapapers.com\/essays\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11491"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.colapapers.com\/essays\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11491\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.colapapers.com\/essays\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11491"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.colapapers.com\/essays\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11491"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.colapapers.com\/essays\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11491"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}