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. Identify the organisation’s needs | 1.1 Discuss with relevant staff from the organisation their objectives, expectations and organisational requirements 1.2 Use appropriate communication and interpersonal skills to develop a professional relationship with the organisation 1.3 Identify, analyse and address any existing, or potential, issues that may impact on the organisation’s objectives and requirements 1.4 Identify and access resources, in accordance with organisational requirements 1.5 Develop a project plan for the conduct of the TNA with relevant persons to be negotiated and agreed by the organisation |
2. Conduct training needs analysis | 2.1 Use reliable, appropriate and efficient methods for collecting information and data on current, emerging and future training needs 2.2 Analyse the organisation’s work roles to determine skills and competencies needed for effective performance 2.3 Follow legal, organisational and ethical requirements to gather information and data, to assess the current skills and competencies of staff 2.4 Use reliable and valid data analysis methods to determine current and emerging organisational training needs |
3. Provide advice to the organisation | 3.1 Provide the organisation with clear advice and recommendations on training and assessment needs in the format preferred by the client organisation 3.2 Provide the organisation with options for meeting identified training needs 3.3 Obtain feedback and comments from the organisation on the suitability and sufficiency of advice and recommendations 3.4 Use legal requirements to process, complete and present final report to the organisation |
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, including:
researching, conducting and providing advice through a training needs analysis
preparing at least two training needs analyses for one, or more organisations, and for each of these demonstrating:
the processes that were used to determine the organisation’s needs
details of the research methods undertaken to identify suitable training and/or assessment
planning for the training needs analysis
presentations that outline advice and recommendations.
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:
competency standards, training packages and accredited courses
NVR/AQTF requirements and standards
risk identification and management strategies
industry and enterprise knowledge
evaluation and research methodologies
the principles of intellectual property
training and development strategies
change management concepts/strategies
workplace health and safety (WHS) relating to undertaking an organisational training needs analysis.
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.
Assessors must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.