Course Title: Participate in assessment validation
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2025
Class Number: 1061
Class Section: XXX5
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Course Code: TCHE5953C
Course Title: Participate in assessment validation
School: 525T Business & Enterprise
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4436 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Course Contact: Jeremy Glover
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99251485
Course Contact Email: jeremy.glover@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
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
Nil
Course Description
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.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation |
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1. Prepare for validation activities |
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2. Participate in assessment validation |
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3. Contribute to validation outcomes |
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Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities include discussions, quizzes, peer presentations, small group work, online research tasks, simulations and creating workplace documents. These activities and the participant manual form a core component of the course and many of the relevant activities will need to be completed prior to the live session each week, whereas others are done during class-time.
The learning resources and activities listed above are all accessed via "Modules" from the Canvas Course Menu.
Teaching Schedule
Week 1 |
10-16 February |
Topic 1 - Use nationally recognised training products
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Week 2 |
17-23 February |
Topic 2 - Introduction to competency-based assessment
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Week 3 |
24 Feburary-2 March |
Topic 3 - Assess competence
Topic 4 - Participate validation
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Week 4 |
3-9 March |
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AT02 (Package an AQF qualification). Due Sunday 09/03/25 at 11:59pm |
Week 5 |
10-16 March |
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AT03 (Assessment Validation) Due Sunday 16/03/2025 at 11:59pm |
| Week 6 | 17-23 March |
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| Week 7 | 24-30 March |
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AT01 Knowledge Questions (KQ) Due Sunday 30/03/2025 at 11:59pm |
| Week 8 | 31 March - 6 April |
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AT04 (assess competence x4) Due Sunday 06/04/2025 at 11:59pm |
| Week 9 | 7-13 April |
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| Week 10 | 14-20 April |
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Mid-Semester Break: 18-25 April | |||
| Week 11 | 28 April - 4 May | Final Resubmissions (Non-Teaching Week) |
AT05 (assess RPL x2) Due Sunday 04/05/2025 at 11:59pm AT06 (validate x3) Due Sunday 04/05/2025 at 11:59pm |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Performance Evidence
The individual must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
- participate in the pre-assessment validation of at least 3 assessment tools before they are first used with candidates
- participate in the validation of:
- the above 3 assessment tools after they have been used to assess candidates
- 3 assessment judgements by different assessors, where the same tool has been used for all 3 judgements
- the practices undertaken in the course of the above assessment judgements, and identification of at least 2 recommendations for improvement.
In the course of the above activities, the individual must:
- use mapping documentation to evaluate whether the assessment tools cover all aspects of the 3 nationally recognised units of competency and their assessment requirements
- review samples of evidence collected for at least 1 full unit of competency
- use effective oral and written communication skills when discussing and collaborating with colleagues.
Knowledge Evidence
The individual must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
- legislative and vocational education and training (VET) regulatory requirements relating to assessing competence and participating in assessment validation activities, including:
- industry relevance and vocational training and learning requirements for those participating in validation activities
- obligations of assessors
- principles of assessment
- rules of evidence
- reasonable adjustment
- record requirements for assessment validation, including evidence collection, retention and recording
- key aspects of assessment validation, including:
- quality review process
- ethics, privacy and confidentiality requirements
- process conducted before and after assessment
- assessment validation contexts and purposes
- pre- and post-validation of assessment tools
- post-validation of evidence gathered
- processes for conducting assessment validation checks
- key features of the organisation’s assessment system, including:
- key components of assessment system policies, procedures and documentation, including assessment tool to be validated and associated mapping document
- nature and scope of evidence gathered, including evidence collected from other parties
- organisational requirements for participating in assessment validation activities
- processes for analysing nationally recognised training products to identify evidence needed to demonstrate competence
- dimensions of competency and how they guide assessment practices
- key structure, functions and content of assessment tools:
- context and conditions of assessment
- tasks to be administered to the candidate
- mapping against units of competency
- key features of common assessment methods, including suitability for gathering evidence, suitability for the content of units, and associated assessment instruments:
- direct observation
- product-based methods
- questioning
- evidence from other parties.
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means a student has consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates.
Due Dates are provided in both the Syllabus tab and the Assignments tab in Canvas
Results
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
Names and due dates of Assessment Tasks
Task 01 Knowledge Questions Due: 30/03/2025
Task 02 Package an AQF Qualification to meet client needs Due: 09/03/2025
Task 03 Participate in pre-validation (3) Due: 16/03/2025
Task 04 Assess competence (4) Due: 04/043/2025
Task 05 Assess RPL (2) Due: 20/04/2025
Task 06 Participate in assessment validation (3) Due: 20/04/2025
Assessment Matrix
The Assessment Matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available
through Program Administration if required.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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