TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set
Course Overview
Who is the program for?
This skill set is designed for:
- This skill set is designed to provide VET practitioners with the assessor competencies to meet Standards for RTOs requirements.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal prerequisite units required to study this skill set.
However, it is recommended you have the opportunity in the workplace to gather your evidence for successful completion and have the support of a training professional who has prior knowledge within the VET sector and preferably holds the current TAE qualification to support your successful completion.
However, it is recommended you have the opportunity in the workplace to gather your evidence for successful completion and have the support of a training professional who has prior knowledge within the VET sector and preferably holds the current TAE qualification to support your successful completion.
HOW is the program delivered?
The program is delivered over 4 days of face to face workshops with a highly qualified trainer and assessor who will align the program to your required outcomes.
Before you attend the program, you will have a discussion with your trainer about your learning outcomes, training needs, special requirements and your career aspirations so that you get what you want from your studies. You will be guided to explore options that suit your individual requirements within the program.
Where the skill set if being delivered for your workplace then the trainer and assessor will liaise with the training representative to discuss your learner group and particular requirements.
Before you attend the program, you will have a discussion with your trainer about your learning outcomes, training needs, special requirements and your career aspirations so that you get what you want from your studies. You will be guided to explore options that suit your individual requirements within the program.
Where the skill set if being delivered for your workplace then the trainer and assessor will liaise with the training representative to discuss your learner group and particular requirements.
HOW will you be assessed?
Assessment is competency based and evidence based, so you will be required to demonstrate evidence of your ability to perform the tasks required and the knowledge required to complete the units of competency.
Assessment Methods: You will be required to complete structured activities, which are workplace relevant, knowledge questions and be observed directly by your assessor delivering your skills instruction sessions and participating in validation sessions.
Assessment Methods: You will be required to complete structured activities, which are workplace relevant, knowledge questions and be observed directly by your assessor delivering your skills instruction sessions and participating in validation sessions.
- Knowledge Questions
- Structured Activities
- Observation
HOW long will it take to complete?
The validation sessions will be completed and observed by your assessor during the course of the 4 days. You will be required to complete structured activities to demonstrate your skills which includes the design of assessment plans and assessment tools and assessing individuals against nationally recognised units of competency.
You will commence these activities during the 4 days but will not have sufficient time during this period to complete all of the requirements. You will be required to complete the remaining evidence and knowledge questions over the next 4 months.
Depending upon your prior knowledge this may take you on average between 70 - 100 hours to complete in full. Experienced people with good computer skills may achieve competency in a shorter period of time.
You will have 4 months to complete the skill set.
You will commence these activities during the 4 days but will not have sufficient time during this period to complete all of the requirements. You will be required to complete the remaining evidence and knowledge questions over the next 4 months.
Depending upon your prior knowledge this may take you on average between 70 - 100 hours to complete in full. Experienced people with good computer skills may achieve competency in a shorter period of time.
You will have 4 months to complete the skill set.
HOW much does it cost?
$1180 per person. Minimum 6 people. Maximum 8 people to maximise interaction with the trainer and assessor and learning outcomes.
WHAT is included in the program?
The skill set has four units of competency.
TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan the assessment process, including recognition of prior learning (RPL), in a competency-based assessment system.
It applies to individuals with assessment planning responsibilities.
In planning activities and processes, individuals are required to identify the components of assessment tools, analyse and interpret assessment tools, and develop assessment instruments (also known as assessment tasks) and assessment plans.
Performance Evidence: Plan assessment process x 5 times (including design of assessment plan and contextualisation of assessment tools)
TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and to develop assessment tools used to guide the collection of quality evidence, including their application in formative, summative and recognition of prior learning (RPL) assessment.
It applies to experienced practitioners responsible for the development and/or delivery of training and assessment products and services.
Performance Evidence: This is an integrated assessment with the requirements for TAEASS401 above.
TAEASS402 Assess competence
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement an assessment plan, and gather quality evidence to assess the competence of a candidate using compliant assessment tools.
It applies to teachers, trainers and assessors in enterprises and registered training organisations (RTOs) and those providing assessment advisory services.
Performance Evidence: Assess x 5 individuals against nationally recognised units of competency
TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in an assessment validation process.
It applies to assessors and workplace supervisors with assessment validation responsibilities participating in, but not necessarily leading, the process.
Performance Evidence: Participate in x 3 validation sessions
Delivery Time: 4 days
Participation in and Observation of Validation Sessions
You will be provided with assessment tools to validate by the trainer and assessor and be observed actively participating in these sessions.
TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan the assessment process, including recognition of prior learning (RPL), in a competency-based assessment system.
It applies to individuals with assessment planning responsibilities.
In planning activities and processes, individuals are required to identify the components of assessment tools, analyse and interpret assessment tools, and develop assessment instruments (also known as assessment tasks) and assessment plans.
Performance Evidence: Plan assessment process x 5 times (including design of assessment plan and contextualisation of assessment tools)
TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and to develop assessment tools used to guide the collection of quality evidence, including their application in formative, summative and recognition of prior learning (RPL) assessment.
It applies to experienced practitioners responsible for the development and/or delivery of training and assessment products and services.
Performance Evidence: This is an integrated assessment with the requirements for TAEASS401 above.
TAEASS402 Assess competence
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement an assessment plan, and gather quality evidence to assess the competence of a candidate using compliant assessment tools.
It applies to teachers, trainers and assessors in enterprises and registered training organisations (RTOs) and those providing assessment advisory services.
Performance Evidence: Assess x 5 individuals against nationally recognised units of competency
TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in an assessment validation process.
It applies to assessors and workplace supervisors with assessment validation responsibilities participating in, but not necessarily leading, the process.
Performance Evidence: Participate in x 3 validation sessions
Delivery Time: 4 days
Participation in and Observation of Validation Sessions
You will be provided with assessment tools to validate by the trainer and assessor and be observed actively participating in these sessions.
Training Resources
You will be provided with:
- access to our Learning Management System (LMS) with online course materials and portal to complete your assessments. This is web-based so you will be able to login and work from any location and continue from where you left off
- access to the Murray House Resource Centre Resource Library with all the resources from the workshops including PowerPoints, videos, handouts, website links, downloads
- templates to complete your assessments available online
- access to a computer and internet
- basic computer skills to access information online and to complete assessment templates
WHEN is the course scheduled?
See Training Calendar 2020. Dates for Assessment Cluster
If you would like to book for your own organisation, dates can be discussed to suit.
If you would like to book for your own organisation, dates can be discussed to suit.
WHERE is training conducted?
At Murray House Resource Centre in Pinjarra in our dedicated training rooms, equipped with computers and resources required to complete the program or we can come to you onsite as required.
Catering is provided for morning tea; lunch is not provided. You have use of our kitchen if you wish to bring your own lunch equipped with fridge, microwave and sandwich toaster. Options for lunch are available nearby including Subway, Dome, Chicken Treat, Old Wok, Domino’s Pizza, Muffin Break and local cafes in the adjacent Pinjarra Junction Shopping Centre. |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is available to anyone who currently works in this area and can provide sufficient workplace evidence that meets the requirements of the unit of competency. If you wish to consider RPL for all or part of your qualification, please call Murray House Resource Centre to discuss this option with a qualified TAE assessor.
RPL is available to anyone who currently works in this area and can provide sufficient workplace evidence that meets the requirements of the unit of competency. If you wish to consider RPL for all or part of your qualification, please call Murray House Resource Centre to discuss this option with a qualified TAE assessor.