Course Title: Assess competence in an online environment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2025

Class Number: 1078

Class Section: TAEJ

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Course Code: TCHE5962C

Course Title: Assess competence in an online environment

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: 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

Nil

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess candidate/s competence in an online environment. It involves implementing a plan for the assessment process, gathering quality evidence according to the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence, and making the assessment decision. It also involves recording and reviewing the completed assessment process.

The unit applies to individuals who use a range of technical competencies to assess candidates who are participating in assessment remotely and interacting with teachers, peers and other industry professionals by means of various electronic applications and communication channels.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	TAEASS404 Assess competence in an online environment
Element:	1. Prepare to assess in online environment
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Review purpose and requirements of assessment against learning outcomes 1.2 Source and interpret plan for online assessment and confirm it meets identified need and applicable organisational policies and procedures, and confirm with required personnel as required 1.3 Access information, digital resources, electronic applications and communication channels required for assessment 1.4 Confirm technology, digital tools and assessment conditions required to conduct online assessment activities 1.5 Ensure candidate/s have clear understanding of technology requirements for assessment, and where required explain, discuss and agree on details of planned online assessment and candidate’s digital needs 1.6 Identify and organise required support for foundation skill, assessment and technical needs within scope of own role; and access specialist support where required
Element:	2. Administer online assessment
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Confirm that authentication of candidate identity and security requirements are in place according to plan 2.2 Progressively gather and record authentic evidence using required methods and tools and according to plan, organisational policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements 2.3 Troubleshoot any technological challenges or issues that arise within scope of own role, and escalate where required 2.4 Make necessary and reasonable adjustments to assessment process in relation to any candidate support needs 2.5 Facilitate two-way communication with candidate/s being assessed as required and according to regulatory requirements
Element:	3. Make assessment decision of evidence submitted online
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Review collected evidence and confirm it meets rules of evidence 3.2 Make and record assessment decision based on collected evidence and according to principles of assessment and organisational policies and procedures 3.3 Inform required parties of assessment decision, or confirm decision notification, according to organisational policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements 3.4 Facilitate clear and constructive two-way feedback with candidate/s regarding assessment process and decision, and clearly document any required follow-up
Element:	4. Finalise online assessment process
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Record and store assessment outcomes according to online assessment system, organisational policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements 4.2 Review online assessment process and seek feedback from candidate/s and required personnel, recording any relevant technological challenges or issues 4.3 Identify opportunities for future improvements and make any necessary adjustments for future assessment delivery or advise required personnel as necessary

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

WeekDateTopic / Learning activitiesAssessments

Week 12	5-11 May	Topic 1: Introduction to online learning What is online learning? Technology used in online learning. Learning theories and principles. Roles trainers play. Topic 2: Plan, organise and facilitate online learning Identify online learning requirements and needs Identify learning objectives and determine online learning activities that meet them. Identify foundation skill requirements of the online learning. Identify online learner support needs. Commence setting up your online learning management system. Post your welcome to classroom announcement and setup assessment information for candidates. Schedule and announce times for sessions and assessment brief. Complete template TAEDEL405 1 and 2.
Week 13	12-18 May	Topic 1: Introduction to online competency-based assessment What is online assessment? Technology and digital skills needed for online assessment How do we ensure high-quality online assessment? Assessment methods used in online assessment Online assessment challenges and how to minimise these. Topic 2: Conduct online competency-based assessment Prepare to assess in the online environment Administer online assessment Make the assessment decision Finalise and review online assessment Continue setting up LMS with your asynchronous learning and assessment activities. Begin developing your online session plans. Complete TAEDEL405 template 3. Complete TAEASS404 template 1.
Week 14	19-25 May	Face 2 Face students your class will be conducted online this week Conduct online synchronous assessment Administer the online assessment activity to 3 candidates. For each candidate, use assessor guidance and criteria provided on the assessment instrument. Complete template TAEASS404 2,3,4 and 5.
Week 15	26 May - 1 June	Face 2 Face students your class will be conducted online this week Deliver online facilitation session 1 (30min to 3 students) Facilitate your online learning program—follow your online learning delivery plan but adapt and adjust it as needed to address learner progress and needs. Complete template TAEDEL405 4 and 5.	Assessment Task 1 TAEASS404 Due Sunday 01/06/25 11:59PM
Week 16	2-8 June	Face 2 Face students your class will be conducted online this week Deliver online facilitation session 2 (30min to 3 students) Facilitate second session of your online learning program—follow your online learning delivery plan but adapt and adjust it as needed to address learner progress and needs. Complete template TAEDEL405 4 and 6.	Assessment Task 1 TAEDEL405 Due Sunday 08/06/25 11:59PM
Week 17	9-15 June	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 18	16-22 June	No classes resubmissions only

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Performance Evidence

The candidate 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:

• conduct 2 online assessment processes against at least 1 entire or partial unit of competency from a nationally recognised training package or accredited course:
• 1 process being asynchronous, for at least 3 candidates
• 1 process being synchronous, for at least 3 candidates attending an online assessment session at the same time
• review above online assessment processes and identify opportunities for improvement.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

• provide clear instructions of the assessment process to each candidate, including in relation to technology requirements
• conduct assessment process in compliance with the principles of assessment, rules of evidence, organisational policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements
• ensure that online assessment activities and digital tools used in the assessment process reflect training requirements, assessment conditions, industry context, and candidate needs
• review evidence submitted online and make assessment decisions
• communicate assessment decisions to candidates in relation to their assessment completion, seeking and providing feedback electronically on at least one occasion
• ensure required records of assessments, candidate data and assessment outcomes are maintained according to online assessment system and organisational, regulatory and ethical requirements.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate 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:

• regulatory requirements relating to online assessments described in the performance evidence, including:

• principles of assessment and rules of evidence
• ethical, privacy and confidentiality requirements associated with online assessment context and process

• organisational policies and procedures relating to online assessment, including for:

• timely, accurate and sufficient records of outcomes and data
• addressing technological challenges or difficulties that arise during online assessment
• candidate support requirements, including language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) needs and access to relevant technologies

• key features of plan for online assessment, including:

• instructions and information that support valid and accessible online assessments
• assessment activities and digital tools that address assessment requirements of unit and provide a safe and inclusive environment for candidates
• security principles and procedures that apply to assessment environments, including authenticating candidate identity and supervising assessments, and required associated software
• methods and tools to record and measure candidate performance and knowledge
• expected standards of candidate conduct
• formats of evidence suitable for determining competence

• strategies and processes for identifying and organising specialist support for candidates, including support relating to:

• foundation skills, including language, literacy, numeracy, digital and employment skills
• technical needs, including software and hardware

• key features and functions of technology, tools and digital resources to be used in online assessment, including of:

• learning management system (LMS) and/or communication channel
• electronic applications
• hardware and digital tools

• practices and methods that promote safe and inclusive online assessment
• challenges and risks of conducting assessment in an online environment, including cyber security risks and authentication of identity
• work health and safety (WHS) requirements relating to own role.

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

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

These two units are twinned for delivery and assessment

Plan, organise and facilitate on-line learning Due: Sunday 01/06/25 11:59PM

Assess competence in an online environment Due: Sunday 01/06/25 11:59PM

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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