Course Title: Design and develop assessment tools

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2023

Course Code: TCHE5903C

Course Title: Design and develop assessment tools

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.  

School: 525T Business & Enterprise

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4377 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Course Contact: Steven Hansen

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5705

Course Contact Email: steven.hansen@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Program Coordinator: Nathan Wilkinson 

Program Coordinator Email: Nathan.Wilkinson@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None.

Course Description

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 summative and recognition of prior learning (RPL) assessment. 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools

Element:

1. Determine the focus of the assessment tool

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify a target group of candidates, purposes of the assessment tool, and the contexts in which the tool will be used 1.2 Access relevant benchmarks for assessment and interpret them to establish evidence required to demonstrate competence 1.3 Identify, access and interpret industry requirements and relevant contextualisation guidelines 1.4 Identify other related documentation to inform assessment tool development

Element:

2. Design the assessment tool

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Select assessment methods that support the collection of defined evidence, taking into account the context in which the assessment will take place, and meeting the principles of assessment 2.2 Enable candidates to show or support their claim for recognition of current competency through selected assessment methods 2.3 Consider different assessment instruments for the selected assessment methods to generate options for collection of evidence 2.4 Consider how the assessment instruments will be administered

Element:

3. Develop the assessment tool

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Develop specific assessment instruments that support the collection of evidence that meets the rules of evidence 3.2 Define and document clear and specific procedures instructing assessor and candidate on the administration and use of assessment instruments 3.3 Consider the requirements of assessment system policies and procedures, and address storage and retrieval needs, and review, evaluation and version control procedures as part of this process

Element:

4. Review and trial the assessment tool

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Check draft assessment tools against evaluation criteria and amend as required 4.2 Trial assessment tools to validate content and applicability 4.3 Collect and document feedback from relevant people involved in trialling 4.4 Make amendments to the final tool based on the analysis of feedback 4.5 Appropriately format, and file, finalised assessment tool according to assessment system policies and procedures

Learning Outcomes


The learning outcomes for this course will enable the learner to: 

  • Determine the focus of the assessment tool
  • Design the assessment tool
  • Develop the assessment tool
  • Review and trial the assessment tool


Details of Learning Activities

This unit within the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment requires you to implement an assessment plan, and gather quality evidence to assess the competence of a candidate using compliant assessment tools. Throughout the session times; there will be an opportunity to participate and collaborate as a group; You will participate in learning activities such as: analysis of case studies and scenarios, group discussions and working in groups. Other activities will include: online research, and reading articles provided by your trainer.

At RMIT Work Integrated Learning (WIL) refers to opportunities for you to experience either real or simulated workplaces within your program. WIL activities in this program include:

• Simulations of training and assessment work environments
• Work based projects completed within your own workplace.

Many students who undertake this program are already employed in a training and assessment role. Some assessment activities are conducted in a workplace and you are encouraged to use your own workplaces for this. If you do not have a workplace please consult your trainer about alternative arrangements.


Teaching Schedule

This unit is co-delivered with TAEASS401, TAEASS402, TAEASS403, and TAEASS502. Please refer to your timetable for class times and room allocation. It is expected that you attend all classes to get the best learning experience, and be assessed as competent for the unit. Please notify your teacher of an expected absence. 

 

Week 

Topics 

Assessment 

Week 1

(10 - 14 July)

 

Welcome to Workplace Assessment Cluster 

  • Introduction to the program design and requirements
  • Overview of ASS Cluster Assessment Tasks 1-11 & Assessment due dates. 
  • What do we already know about VET?
  • What is quality assessment?
  • Competency-based assessment, training packages, and competency standards
  • Explore structure of a unit of competency and of assessment requirements. 

Commence Case Study 1: (lead in to Assessment Task 1): 
Assess Competence (RPL) and moderate the assessment decision.

    • In this case study participants assess the competence of Candice and then moderate the assessment decision.
    • Candice is applying for recognition of the unit BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others. 
  • What are RPL and training and assessment pathways?
  • What does it mean to be competent?
  • About planning assessment activities and processes
  • Exploring assessment plans and instruments
  • Assessment plans and instruments
    • the steps required when planning an assessment

Commence work on Assessment Task 1 in class, work on a DRAFT of Assessment Task 1 - Plan RPL.

Case Study 1 (Leads into):
Assessment Task 1 - Plan RPL 

 

Start:
Assessment Task 11 - Knowledge Questions 

Week 2

(17 - 21 July)

Finish DRAFTS and participate in review of one another's work for Assessment Task 1 Plan RPL assessment using unit BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others.

Revisit Assessment Plans, methods, instruments and competency maps - this time with a non-RPL focus 

  • Explore assessment plans and instruments - non RPL 
  • Assessment plans and instruments - the steps required when planning an assessment

Look at Assessment Task 2 together - go through the requirements. 

Work on DRAFT of Assessment Task 2 together in small groups or individually.

 

Recap key VET terms and related 'Knowledge Questions' (Assessment Task 11)

 

Continue DRAFT and review of:
Assessment Task 1 - Plan Assessment (RPL)

 

Start: Assessment Task 2 - Plan Assessment (Training-Based)

 

DRAFT and Review: Assessment Task 2 - Plan Assessment (Training-Based)
 

Week 3

(24 - 28 July)

Participants finish Plan Assessment Activities and Processes for the unit: BSBCMM411 - Make Presentations using the case study scenario of Training with Panache.

Note: This is Assessment Task 2 - Plan Assessment (Training-Based)

And/or

Assessment Task 1 and Assessment Task 11 (Knowledge Questions)

  • Explore a range of Assessment Instruments (checklists have been used in Assessment Task 1 and 2)
  • Explore all the components of an Assessment Tool - this is needed in Assessment Task 6 and 10 plus the components are used in Assessment Validation.
 		  

Work on the following Assessment Tasks in groups or as individuals with trainer assistance:

Assessment Task 1 - Plan Assessment (RPL)

&

 Assessment Task 2 - Plan Assessment (Training-Based)

Week 4

(31 July - 4 August)

 
  • You will learn how to participate in assessment validation of an assessment tool, check the tool against the principles of assessment, rules of evidence and requirements of the unit of competency.
  • You will suggest improvements, reflect on the validation process and finalise documentation. 

Your facilitator will guide and commence the validation process using a case study for the unit: BSBTWK201 - Work effectively in teams.

Then in small groups, students will participate in validation meetings.

This is for Assessment Task 3 - Assessment Validation 

Note: Students Must attend class in Week 4 in order to participate in Assessment Task 3. 

 

Assessment Task 3 - Assessment Validation 

Note: This Task will be completed in Class during Week 4. 

 

Week 5

(7 - 11 August)
  •  You will learn how to plan, design and develop an RPL assessment tool. 
  • This involves developing instructions to candidates, instructions to the assessors, development of assessment tasks or instruments, mapping to the unit of competency requirements and documenting feedback and marking guides that assessors will use to make their decisions for a satisfactory result for each instrument. 

Participants will collaborate in small groups for the commencement of Assessment Task 4 Plan, design & develop an RPL assessment tool based on the unit of competency BSBTEC201 - Use business software applications.

Once Assessment Task 4 is up to 'DRAFT' Stage - in small groups - review one another's Assessment Task 4.

Start: Assessment Task 4 - Plan & Develop RPL Tool

 

Assessment Task
1, 2 & 3 Due:
Sunday 13 August 2023 at 11:59pm

Week 6

(14 - 18 August)

In this session students will continue to design and develop their Assessment Tool for Assessment Task 4 (RPL Tool for unit BSBTEC201 - Use business software applications).

You will be guided by your facilitator. If not finished in class, you will do so outside of class. 

 Finish: Assessment Task 4 - Plan & Develop RPL Tool

Week 7

(21 - 25 August)
  •  In this session we will explore the briefing process for when we prepare our RPL candidates for assessment.
  • You will familiarise yourself with the background to the assessment of a candidate, then develop an assessment plan for them.
  • We will use the unit BSBWRT311 - Write simple documents.
  • We will also explore the do's and don'ts of communication in interviews.

We will undertake an activity engaging in two-way communication with an RPL candidate in a briefing meeting, documenting evidence and reporting results as we go. Then we will conduct our second meeting with our candidate to actually assess them based on this meeting plus give them the results based on the evidence provided.

This relates to Assessment Task 5 - Assess RPL Competence 

Note: We will also prepare for Assessment Task 6 (which is an 'In-Class-Assessment'), where the RPL Assessment for BSBWRT311 from Assessment Task 5 is validated in class in small groups. 

Start: Assessment Task 5 - Assess RPL

Carry out Assessment Task 5 - Validate RPL Assessment

 

Assessment Task 11 - Knowledge Questions
Due:
Sunday 27 August 2023 at 11:59pm
Mid-Semester Break (28 August to 3 September)

Week 8

(4 - 8 September)

Assessment Task 6 - (Conducted In Class).  

Note: Students Must attend class in Week 8 in order to participate in this Assessment Task 6. 


Carry out Validations of the Assessment Task 5 - RPL Assessment, these Validations are for Assessment Task 6 Validate RPL Assessment.

Assessment Task 6 - Validate RPL Assessment 

Note: This Task will be completed in Class during Week 8. 

Week 9

(11 - 15 September)

 Assessment Support Session/Help Tutorial. 
This week does not include any new content - it is a chance for consolidation, questions, assistance with the aim of everyone submitting Assessment Task 4, 5 & 6. 		 Assessment Task
4, 5 & 6 Due:
Sunday 17 September 2023 at 11:59pm

Week 10

(18 - 22 September)

We will recap the Assessment Tool process. In this session, you will commence the design and development of 
another Assessment Tool.

Note: This is for your own choice of unit of competency and relates to Assessment Task 7 - Plan and develop (another) Assessment Tool.

 
If not completed in class, this will need to be done in your own time. 

 Start: Assessment Task 7 - Plan and Develop Assessment Tool (of own choice)

Week 11

(25 - 29 September)

 

Opportunity for students to carry out assessment on one another. Using their newly designed Assessment Tool from Assessment Task 7.

Note: Assessment Task 8 requires students to Assess a candidate. (Using their Assessment Task 7 - Assessment Tool). 

Opportunity for students to Validate their Assessment Task 7 - Assessment Tool.

  • Note: Assessment Task 9 requires Validation. Students must use their Assessment Task 7 - Assessment Tool for this validation.
    • Validate with another one or two people. 

Assessment Task 8 - (Assess)

&

Assessment Task 9 - (Validate)

Note: Class time will be provided in Weeks 11 & 12 for students to undertake and complete their Assessment Tasks 8 & 9. 

Week 12

(2 - 6 October)

 

Opportunity for students to carry out assessment on one another, using their newly designed Assessment Tool from Assessment Task 7.

Note: Assessment Task 8 requires students to assess a candidate using their Assessment Task 7 - Assessment Tool. 


Opportunity for students to validate their Assessment Task 7 - Assessment Tool.

Note: Assessment Task 8 requires Assessment Task 7 to be validated with another student. (Do this with at least two other learners).  

Undertake Assessment Task 10 - Independently, design another Assessment Tool. 

 

Assessment Task 8 - (Assess)

&

Assessment Task 9 - (Validate)

Note: Class time will be provided in Weeks 11 & 12 for students to undertake and complete their Assessment Tasks 8 & 9. 

Start: Assessment Task 10 - Plan and Develop Assessment Tool

 

Week 13

(9 - 13 October)

Look back at the discussions/information/knowledge in relation to assessment, the processes, assessment tools and instruments and assessing our candidates. 

Assessment Support Session/Help Tutorial. 
This week does not include any new content - it is a chance for consolidation, questions, assistance with the aim of everyone submitting Assessment Tasks 7 - 10. 

 

 

Week 14

(16 - 20 October)

Assessment Support Session/Help Tutorial. 
This week does not include any new content - it is a chance for consolidation, questions, assistance with the aim of everyone submitting Assessment Tasks 7 - 10. 

Assessment Task
7, 8, 9 & 10 Due:
Sunday 22 October 2023 at 11:59pm

Week 15

(23 - 27 October)

 

Assessment Support Session/Help Tutorial. 
This week does not include any new content - it is a chance for consolidation, questions, assistance with the aim of everyone submitting and finalising All outstanding Assessment Tasks. 

 

Week 16

(30 October - 3 November) 

 

Assessment Support Session/Help Tutorial. 
This week does not include any new content - it is a chance for consolidation, questions, assistance with the aim of everyone submitting and finalising All outstanding Assessment Tasks. 

 

Week 17

(6 - 10 November)

 No classes resubmissions only 

 

Week 18

(13 - 17 November)

No classes resubmissions only 

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Electronic resources can be found in the Workplace Assessment Cluster Canvas LMS Shell.


Overview of Assessment

The unit TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools is holistically assessed with 3 other units within the TAE40116 qualification namely TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes, TAEASS402 Assess competence and TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation.

Assessment of these 4 units consists of: 

  • Short answer knowledge questions
  • Planning assessment activities and processes 
  • Preparing and planning to assess competence on 5 occasions
  • Planning, designing and developing three (3) assessment tools
  • Participate in validation in 3 assessment tools


Assessment Tasks

A comprehensive assessment document with all requirements will be provided at the commencement of classes and uploaded to the Canvas shell. This section will just provide a high-level summary of the assessment tasks. This unit is delivered as a clustered unit with TAEASS401, TAEASS402, TAEASS403, and TAEASS502. 

 

Assessment Task 1: Plan assessment (RPL) for unit BSBTWK201 This task is based on a case study provided. You may work on your own or with one or two others to:
1. plan an RPL assessment based on the unit of competency:BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others
2. develop one instrument—a portfolio checklist—to support your RPL assessment plan.
Assessment Task 2: Plan assessment (training-based) for unit BSBCMM411 This task is based on a case study provided. You may work on your own or with one or two others to:
1. plan a training-based assessment based on the unit of competency: BSBCMM411 Make presentations
2. develop one instrument—an observation checklist—to support your assessment plan.
Assessment Task 3: Validate an assessment tool for unit BSBTWK201

This task is based on a case study provided.. You will work with one or two other TAE participants to:
1. validate a draft assessment tool that covers the unit of competency: BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others


2. document your validation findings.
Assessment Task 4: Plan, design and develop an RPL assessment tool for unit BSBEC201

This task is based on a case study provided. You may collaborate with up to two other TAE participants,
but must produce your own work to:
1. plan an RPL assessment that covers the unit of competency: BSBTEC201 Use business software applications

2. design, develop, trial and finalise an RPL assessment tool that supports your RPL assessment plan.
You will complete this task with guidance and supervision from your TAE program leader. You will have
some time during training to plan and develop your tool, you will need to finish drafting and finalising your
assessment tool on your own time.
Assessment Task 5: Assess competence x2 (RPL) against unit BSBWRT311 You will assess competence of two RPL candidates. Your candidates will be two other TAE participants.
Unit of competency: BSBWRT311 Write simple documents
Assessment Task 6: Validate an assessment tool for unit BSBWRT311 You will work with one or two other TAE participants to validate the assessment tool that you used to
assess competence in ASS Task 05. For unit: BSBWRT311 Write simple documents.
Assessment Task 7: Plan, design and develop an assessment tool – own choice of unit  You will plan, design, develop, trial and finalise an assessment tool based on a current, nationally-
endorsed unit of competency that is relevant to your industry or area of expertise.
Assessment Task 8: Assess competence x3 – own choice of unit You will assess competence of three (3) candidates, using a trialled assessment tool that covers at least
one unit of competency from a nationally-recognised training package. Suggest you use yours from AT07.
Assessment Task 9: Validate an assessment tool – the one used in your Assessment Task 08 You will work with one or two other TAE participants or with others in your workplace to validate the
assessment tool used to assess competence in ASS task 08.  
Assessment Task 10: Plan, design and develop an assessment tool – another own choice
 		You will plan, design, develop, trial and finalise an assessment tool based on a current, nationally-
endorsed unit of competency that is relevant to your industry or area of expertise, not already used in your
responses for Tasks 1, 2, 4 or 7..    
Assessment Task 11: ASS Knowledge questions.  The knowledge questions are paragraph-style questions that cover comprehension of concepts relevant to
this cluster, and your understanding of how to apply them. We suggest that you begin work on the questions
early, and continuously add to or refine your responses as we cover relevant concepts in training.

 


Assessment Matrix

A detailed assessment matrix can be found in the Canvas shell, and provided on request. 

Other Information

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism  

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the Academic Integrity and Plagiarism policy.

 

Attendance   

Your course involves participating in either face-to-face or online classes. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to successfully complete this course.

 

Special consideration policy (Late submissions)  

All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.  

 

Special Consideration

All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension; for further information see https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work.

Special consideration is an assessment adjustment for unexpected circumstances that are outside your control, which:
• have a significant adverse impact on your performance in assessment or
• prevent you from attempting or submitting the assessment.

For further information about special consideration see https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assess

 

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. For further information see https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity

 

RMIT Sustainability Commitment  

In adherence with RMIT’s commitment to sustainability, trainers will seek to incorporate environmental concerns in the facilitation of this course. These include, but are not limited to:

• Conserving natural resources 

• Using recycled materials wherever possible 

• Minimising pollution 

• Applying energy savings measures 

• Reducing waste  

Students are encouraged to identify and follow environmental and resource efficient ways of working whilst studying this course.

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