This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in the validation of assessment tools, practices and judgements, including in:
- pre-assessment validation of assessment tools before they are first used with candidates, and post-assessment validation of the tools after having been used to assess candidates
- post-assessment validation of practices and judgements.
The unit applies to vocational education and training (VET) trainers and assessors with relevant industry experience to participate in validation activities according to organisational policies and procedures. Validation activities encompass the quality review of the assessment tools, practices and judgements. Participants in the validation do not lead the validation process. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. All assignments are completed online making it easy and portable to keep track of where you are up to.
- This unit must be completed within 3 months. Extensions (1 month - $50, 3 month - $150, 6 month - $350) can be purchased through the office upon request.
- All students have 90 days to submit the required documentation on enrolment or WEA Sydney reserves the right to cancel their enrolment.
Those entering this program must be able to demonstrate vocational competency in their proposed teaching and assessing area. Vocational competency is defined as broad industry knowledge and experience. Effective language, literacy and numeracy skills to plan, research and write a range of documentation and present information as well as access to a computer and internet is also required. Please notify us during the enrolment process of any additional learning needs to maximise your potential. Please ensure that you have read the WEA Sydney Student Handbook before enrolling.
Prepare for validation activities
- Confirm purpose, context and scope of planned assessment validation
- Confirm role and responsibilities of self and others in the validation activities
- Access and review required assessment system policies and procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to own job role
- Confirm receipt of documents to be used in validation process and reporting procedures and records
- Review units of competency to identify evidence requirements
- Access and review samples of evidence collected and assessment judgements made
Participate in assessment validation
- Actively participate in validation sessions and activities using agreed communication methods and modes
- Apply principles of assessment and rules of evidence to assessment tools
- Discuss validation outcomes and recommendations to support improvements in the quality of assessment processes and judgements
- Report on validation outcomes and recommendations for improvement
Contribute to validation outcomes
- Discuss, agree and record recommendations to improve assessment practice according to organisational procedures
- Seek feedback from other participants on own participation in assessment validation activities
- Analyse feedback and own practice and identify opportunities for improvements
For a full overview of this individual unit, please visit the training.gov.au website.
No, this is a competency-based course. You will need to show that you understand and are able to implement the learning you have received and will be required to competently complete assessment tasks for all units of learning.
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