List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Select appropriate training package or accredited course | 1.1 Confirm the training and/or assessment needs of the client 1.2 Identify and source training packages, qualifications and/or accredited courses that could satisfy client needs 1.3 Use training products in line with vocational education and training (VET) sector requirements, and the training and assessment organisation’s quality assurance policies and procedures |
2. Analyse and interpret the qualifications framework | 2.1 Read and interpret the qualification framework, and packaging rules of the identified qualification 2.2 Review and determine applicable licensing requirements and prerequisites 2.3 Determine suitable electives that meet client needs and job roles |
3. Analyse and interpret units of competency and accredited modules | 3.1 Select skill set, individual unit or accredited module to meet client needs and document reasons for selection 3.2 Read, analyse and interpret all parts of each selected unit, or accredited module, for application to client needs 3.3 Analyse links between the units, and/or accredited modules, to develop effective applications for the client |
4. Contextualise units and modules for client applications | 4.1 Use information from the client to contextualise units, or accredited modules, to meet client needs 4.2 Use advice on contextualisation produced by the training package developer or course developer to meet client needs |
5. Analyse and interpret assessment information | 5.1 Read and analyse the assessment information of the relevant training package or accredited course 5.2 Provide appropriate advice to the client about assessment requirements |
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, including:
analysing a training package and/or accredited course, to examine its component parts, identify relevant qualifications and units of competency or modules, and contextualise those to meets the specific needs of one client
demonstrate a minimum of two examples of analysing training specifications, including at least one training package; the other may be another training package or an accredited course that meets a specific client need.
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge to effectively complete the task outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of the:
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) guidelines, including characteristics of AQF qualification types
functions and responsibilities of training package developers, and course accreditation agencies, and their roles as key vocational education and training (VET) organisations
dimensions of competency
format and structure of accredited courses
format and structure of units of competency, and assessment requirements
function of training packages and accredited curriculum as benchmarks in a competency-based VET training and assessment system
methodology relating to analysing and using competency standards for a range of applications and purposes, to meet the needs of a diverse range of VET clients
terminology used in training packages and accredited courses
parts of training packages that can be contextualised and parts that cannot
Standards for Training Packages, including the role and purpose of each endorsed component
non-endorsed components of training packages
sources of training package information.
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Conditions must be typical of those experienced in the training and assessment environment, and include access to:
training package components developed to meet the Standards for Training Packages, and those developed to meet the requirements of the Training Package Development Handbook.
Assessors must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.