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Competency Standard

UNIT TITLE: Train the Trainer – ASEAN National Assessor NOMINAL HOURS: 35

UNIT NUMBER: NTA 2

UNIT DESCRIPTOR: This unit deals with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to train experienced industry assessors to assess
vocational training using ASEAN Toolboxes.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA UNIT VARIABLE AND ASSESSMENT GUIDE

Element 1: Describe essentials of vocational Unit Variables


training delivery using ASEAN Toolboxes The Unit Variables provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of
1.1 Identify and describe elements competence. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment.
underpinning the Toolbox project Elements underpinning the Toolbox project will include:
1.2 Define Competency Based Training and  Common ASEAN Tourism Curriculum
Competency Based Assessment
 Regional Qualifications Framework and Skills Recognition System
1.3 Characterise role of ASEAN trainers and
assessors  ASEAN Common Competency Standards for Tourism Professionals
1.4 Detail structure of vocational training using  Mutual Recognition Arrangement
ASEAN Toolboxes  Recognition of Prior Learning
1.5 Describe components of an ASEAN  Regional Secretariat
Toolbox
Competency Based Training and Competency Based Assessment will include:
Element 2: Implement assessment of an
ASEAN Competency Standard  Definition of Competency Based Training
2.1 Plan and prepare for assessment of an  Rationale for Competency Based Training
ASEAN Competency Standard  Benefits of Competency Based Training
2.2 Conduct assessment of an ASEAN  Definition of Competency Based Assessment including Principles of Assessment and
Competency Standard Rules of Evidence

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2.3 Evaluate ASEAN assessment  Role of Competency Based Assessment in Competency Based Training and its
relationship to Competency Based Training.
Role of ASEAN trainers and assessors will include:
 Definition of roles and responsibilities of an ASEAN toolbox trainer
 Explanation of nature of relationship between ASEAN toolbox trainers and assessors
Structure of vocational training using ASEAN Toolboxes will include:
 Identification of Labour Divisions
 Identification of Unit Titles for ASEAN Toolboxes developed
 Identification of qualifications available under the ASEAN Regional Qualifications
Framework and Skills Recognition System
 Explanation of concept of Packaging Rules to develop ASEAN qualifications
Components of an ASEAN Toolbox will include:
 Identification and explanation of contents of an ASEAN Toolbox Competency Standard
 Identification and explanation of contents of an ASEAN Toolbox Trainee Manual:
 Identification and explanation of contents of an ASEAN toolbox PowerPoint slide show
 Identification and explanation of contents of an ASEAN toolbox Trainer Guide
 Identification and explanation of contents of an ASEAN toolbox Assessor Manual:
Plan and prepare for assessment of an ASEAN Competency Standard will include:
 Review of Competency Standard
 Determination of assessment approach
 Preparation of assessment plan
 Selection and scheduling of assessment activities/instruments
 Liaison with trainer
 Organisation of assessment environment

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 Communication and confirmation of assessment requirements and arrangements to
candidates and relevant others.
Conduct assessment of an ASEAN Competency Standard will include:
 Verification of assessment with candidate/s
 Principles of assessment
 Rules of evidence
 Need to gather quality evidence
 Need to support candidates
 Use of Work Projects
 Use of Assessor Manual
 Implementation of selected assessment items
 Making the assessment decision.
Evaluate ASEAN assessment will include:
 Completion of required assessment records
 Evaluation of assessment environment used
 Evaluation of resources used
 Evaluation of personal approach and orientation
 Evaluation of assessment activities/items and procedures used
 Evaluation of assessment decisions
 Communication of results and findings.

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Assessment Guide
The following skills and knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:
Demonstrated ability to gather sufficient evidence to make a valid ‘Competent’/’Not Yet
Competent’ decision ensuring compliance with accepted Principles of Assessment and
Rules of Evidence for Competency Based Assessment.
Linkages To Other Units
 Train the Trainer – ASEAN Master Trainer (MTA12).
 Train the Trainer – ASEAN Master Assessor (MTA 2)
 Train the Trainer – ASEAN National Trainer (NTA 1).

Critical Aspects of Assessment


Evidence of the following is essential:
 Features and content of ASEAN toolboxes
 Demonstrated ability to apply Competency Based Assessment strategies to assess a
nominated student cohort for an identified ASEAN toolbox including preparation of
necessary support materials and documentation which must include application and
assessment (including appropriate modification/contextualisation as necessary) of:
o Work projects provided in the toolbox
o Oral questions provided in the toolbox
o Written questions provided in the toolbox
o Observation Checklist provided in the toolbox
o Third Party Statement provided in the toolbox
o Other assessment evidence deemed appropriate for the unit and/or student
 Demonstrated ability to complete necessary documentation to record the assessment
conducted and the student outcomes.

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Context of Assessment
This unit may be assessed in a training institution or a workplace:
 Assessment must include practical demonstration of assessment of a nominated ASEAN
toolbox to a student group
 Implementation of assessment must include use of assessment items contained in
relevant ASEAN Assessment Manual.

Resource Implications
Training and assessment to include access to a suitably equipped training facility that
provides the candidate with an opportunity to demonstrate application of assessing learners
in the competencies and requirements of a nominated ASEAN Toolbox.
Assessment Methods
The following methods may be used to assess competency for this unit:
 Observation of practical performance
 Oral and written questions
 Portfolio of evidence/written work
 Third party reports.

Key Competencies in this Unit


Level 1 = competence to undertake tasks effectively
Level 2 = competence to manage tasks
Level 3 = competence to use concepts for evaluating

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Key Competencies Level Examples

Collecting, organising and 3 Researching requirements of competency to


analysing information be demonstrated
Generating assessment materials

Communicating ideas and 3 Communicating assessment requirements to


information candidates

Planning and organising activities 2 Scheduling assessments


Developing assessment tools
Arranging materials and resources required
for assessments

Working with others and in teams 2 Liaising with trainers and assessors
Cooperating with candidates to accommodate
legitimate assessment issues

Using mathematical ideas and 2 Managing assessment cost to align with


techniques organisational parameters

Solving problems 2 Addressing re-assessment needs

Using technology 2 Including technology in assessment


Recording assessment outcomes/results.

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