Module 2

Plan Competency Assessment

LO 2: Establish suitable evidence Gathering methods Objective: To choose or identify evidence gathering method appropriate to certain competency. Content: Methods of gathering evidences Types of evidence gathering methods 1. Real work / real time observation third party reports 2. Structured activities Demonstration 3. Written 4. Questioning oral written interview 5. Portfolio candidate collection of evidence 6. Observation Observation is a key form of evidence gathering. Observation collects evidence of all components of competency, including the dimensions of competency

Observation is not appropriate for... activities that occur irregularly, take place over an extended period of time or are difficult to observe activities that require privacy and confidentiality situations where it may be culturally inappropriate to observe the activity situations where workplace safety may be compromised.

7. Third party report Evidence provided by person who has first hand information on candidate performance Often supplied by person in authority Useful for verifying assessor observation Useful in assessing consistency of candidate performance

Questioning is appropriate for... Times when observation cannot be used Verifying observations Underpinning knowledge Dimensions of competency i.e.: contingency skills

Types of questions Extension Contingency Safety Infrequent activities Regulations and procedures

Extension questions What would you do if ? (a similar but different situation) What if you were using instead of ? (alternative equipment/procedures etc)

Contingency questions What would you do in the event of ? (accident or emergency) What would you do if...? (equipment broke down or something malfunctioned) What would you do if (complaint was made or conflict occurred) How do you avoid ? (preventative safety measure)

Safety questions What precautions must you take when ? What safety equipment and clothing should you use when ? Why shouldnt you ? (procedure or activity that is not permitted) What would you do if ? (dangerous situation) How do you avoid ? (preventative safety measure)

Questions on infrequent activities What would you do if ? (rarely occurring but critical situation) If happened, what action would you take?

Questions on regulations and procedures What are the regulations in respect of ? What are the specified procedures or steps to ? What checks are required by the manufacturer to ? What is the regulation that covers ? (situation or activity) What are the organisational regulations that apply when happens?.

What is a portfolio? A portfolio is a collection of evidence that may be presented to an assessor to prove your competence at a job or task.

What is portfolio evidence? Training results / certificates Training workbooks References from colleagues / employers Job descriptions / work experience Photos / videos Work journal / diary Awards Work samples - menus, letters, memos, budgets

Choosing evidence It is important that the assessor see more than one type of evidence. The evidence must be: related to the work described the candidates own evidence enough to show that the candidate can do all aspects of the work and meet dimensions of competency current evidence Outcomes of school assessment may be useful evidence

Third party report Evidence provided by person who has first hand information on candidate performance Often supplied by person in authority Useful for verifying assessor observation Useful in assessing consistency of candidate performance