The document outlines the four stages of the competency assessment process: 1) before the assessment, the assessor prepares by understanding the qualification and ensuring the assessment site is ready. 2) On the day of assessment, the assessor registers candidates and orients them to the process. 3) During assessment, the assessor provides materials and observes candidates, collecting evidence without assistance. 4) After assessment, the assessor provides feedback, completes reports, and endorses results.
The document outlines the four stages of the competency assessment process: 1) before the assessment, the assessor prepares by understanding the qualification and ensuring the assessment site is ready. 2) On the day of assessment, the assessor registers candidates and orients them to the process. 3) During assessment, the assessor provides materials and observes candidates, collecting evidence without assistance. 4) After assessment, the assessor provides feedback, completes reports, and endorses results.
The document outlines the four stages of the competency assessment process: 1) before the assessment, the assessor prepares by understanding the qualification and ensuring the assessment site is ready. 2) On the day of assessment, the assessor registers candidates and orients them to the process. 3) During assessment, the assessor provides materials and observes candidates, collecting evidence without assistance. 4) After assessment, the assessor provides feedback, completes reports, and endorses results.
The document outlines the four stages of the competency assessment process: 1) before the assessment, the assessor prepares by understanding the qualification and ensuring the assessment site is ready. 2) On the day of assessment, the assessor registers candidates and orients them to the process. 3) During assessment, the assessor provides materials and observes candidates, collecting evidence without assistance. 4) After assessment, the assessor provides feedback, completes reports, and endorses results.
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GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE COMPETENCY ASSESSOR FOUR STAGES STAGE 1 – BEFORE THE ASSESMENT
STAGE 2 – ON THE DAY OF ASSESMENT
STAGE 3 – DURING THE ASSESMENT
STAGE 4 – POST ASSESMENT
STAGE 1 : Before the Assessment
1. Establish the assessment context
and purpose of the assessment. 2. Familiarize self with the qualification of units of competency to be assessed. Assessment context Assessors’ guide Assessment methods Rating sheets Time limits Evidence to be collected Performance criteria National Assessment and Certification Arrangements 3. Ensure that the assessment site complies with relevant occupational health and safety requirements as: Well lighted and well ventilated Risk areas properly marked 4. Ensure that the following assessment resources are available: Complete set of safe and functional equipment and tools Complete set of supplies and materials Assessors’ guide and rating sheets Personal protective equipment
5. Notify candidates of any resources they
have bring during the assessment. STAGE 2 : On Assessment Day
1. Collect the attendance of the candidates
2. Collect the admission slips 3. Instruct the candidates to the attendance sheet 4. Check accomplished self assessment guide 5. Provide overview of the qualification to be assessed. (refer to the Nat’l Assessment & Certification Arrangements) 6. Orient the candidates Explain context & purpose of the assessment & the assessment process Explain the qualification or units of competency to be assessed & the evidence to be collected Outline the assessment procedures to be undertaken Assess the needs of the candidates & establish any allowable adjustments in the assessment procedure Seek feedback regarding the candidate’s understanding of qualification/unit of competency being assessed, evidence requirements and assessment process Make all necessary announcement just before the start of assessment Specify the do’s and don’ts inside the assessment center
7. Instruct candidates to accomplish the
competency assessment agreement STAGE 3 : DURING ASSESSMENT 1. Provide all the materials, tools & equipment to candidates that is required to complete the task. All tools should be of the same kind, quality and size. It also be set up the same way for each candidate. 2. Administer the assessment in accordance with competency-based assessment. 3. Give specific instructions to candidates clearly and slowly. 4. Observe carefully the specified time limits provided in the assessment package. 5. Translate written & verbal instructions from English into local dialects where appropriate and needed. 6. Make certain that the candidate fully understands what is expected and knows the time limits allowed to finish the assessment. 7. Allow the candidates to raise questions before the start of assessment. 8. Stay at the assessment area during the entire duration of the assessment activity. 9. Keep notes of unusual conditions or situation during the assessment and include this in the report. 10. Inhibit self from providing any assistance during the assessment or indicate in any way whether the candidate is not performing the activity correctly. Intervene only for safety reasons. 11. Stop the candidate if accident is imminent. 12. Implement the evidence gathering processes and ensure its validity, reliability, fairness and flexibility. 13. Collect appropriate evidence and match compatibility to the elements, performance, criteria, range of variables and evidence guide in the relevant units of competency. 14. Judge the evidence in terms of the four dimensions of competency –task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills & job/role environment skills. 15. Judge the evidence in terms of validity, consistency, currency, equity, authenticity & sufficiency. 16. Record details of evidence collected and make judgment about the candidate’s competence based on the evidence & relevant standards required of the unit competency. 17. Make no alterations/erasures in the rating sheet. STAGE 4 : Post Assessment 4.1 Provide feedback on the outcome of the assessment process. This includes providing the candidate with: Clear & constructive feedback on the assessments decision. Information on ways of overcoming any identified gaps in competency revealed by the assessment. The opportunity to discuss the assessment process and outcome Information on reassessment process, if applicable. 4.2 Prepare the necessary assessment reports Record the assessment outcome using the prescribed rating sheet Make sure the report or rating sheets are properly signed by you and the candidate Maintain records of the assessment procedures, evidence collected & assessment outcome Endorse assessment results/outcomes to assessment center manager Prepare recommendations for the issuance of National Certificate/ Certificate of Completion End of Presentation…