Step by Step Guide: Assess Candidates using a range of methods
A1.1 - Develop plans with candidates for assessing competence
Requires 3 Assessment Plans (min. 2 candidates & 4 assessment methods & 1 example of witness or other method assessment)
Requires Record of Answers to written questions (see questions below in evidence of knowledge requirements)
Requires 2 Written Records of progress reviews, including updated assessment plans
A1.2 - Judge evidence against criteria to make assessment decisions
Requires 3 Assessment Plans (A1.1)
Requires 1 Record of Discussion/Interview between TDLB assessor and assessor candidate
A1.3 - Provide feedback and support to candidates on assessment decision
Requires 1 Observation of giving feedback (from TDLB assessor)
Requires Record of Discussion with TDLB assessor based on feedback
A1.4 - Contribute to the internal quality assurance process
Requires 2 Records of Different Assessments that have been used as part of the Quality Assurance process
Requires 4 Internal Verification Reviews covering min. 2 candidates
Requires Written Witness Statement from Internal Verifier to confirm contribution to the Quality Assurance process
A1. Evidence of Knowledge Requirements
Please answer the following questions to cover the recorded explanations required for the competencies in A1.1
a) State the assessment methods used in your 3 assessment plans (minimum 4 methods)
b) Please explain why these methods were selected and which competencies they covered
c) Explain why they are valid, reliable and fair indicators of competence
d) Give an explanation of how others (for example other assessors, peers or witnesses) have been involved in the assessment process and their precise contribution to the process.
You will also require 1 written record to explain the following procedures
within your assessment centre:
a) How to provide access to assessment for candidates with individual special needs and special assessment requirements
b) How disputes and appeals about assessment decisions are handled
c) The internal standardisation and quality assurance arrangements
d) How assessments are recorded
e) Sources of information regarding assessment requirements and best practice