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INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ASSESSMENT TOOL
Development of this Assessment Tool
A Training and Assessment Strategy (TAS) has been developed for the program that contains this unit.
This TAS outlines our delivery and assessment methodology to ensure consistency with our scope and
requirements under NVR regulations and legislations. Furthermore all assessments are written in line
with the assessment guidelines of the relevant training package.
A professional approach is applied to ensure that these assessment resources are current, valid, fair
and flexible assessment tools that accurately relate to the elements and performance criteria to meet
competency standards.
This Assessment Tool has been reviewed to ensure it meets with the unit of competency evidence
requirements.
All resources comply with the appropriate training packages, released on www.training.gov.au.
To ensure they are kept current and fair they undergo several types of formal validation processes.
These include:
Industry validation of our programs via Intercare Training Industry Consultation committee
| | Industry validation of our assessment tools via Intercare Training Industry Consultation committee |
Trainer/ Assessor validations as scheduled in our programs register
Feedback from our clients and students is also encouraged to maintain currency and reflect any
changes within the industry.
General Information about Assessment
There is a combination of formative and summative approaches to assessment designed for a learning
environment that enables simulation in workplace environments or employment seeking activities
when required. The timeframe for assessment is outlined in each Training Program Outline that is
issued and discussed at enrolment; and each student must complete the ‘Student Declaration’ to
verify both their understanding of the unit assessment requirements and their readiness to proceed
with the assessment process.
Assessment needs to include the full expression of competency which includes assessment of
knowledge, understanding, application and performance reliability.
Formative/Summative definitions:
Formative Assessment: Provides feedback to both trainer and student about progress both of the
course program and the individual. It does not necessarily contribute to formal outcomes, e.g.
certification.
Summative Assessment: Summative assessment is by contrast a high value function that evaluates
against a standard; it does contribute to formal outcomes.
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Resources Needed for the Assessment
The assessment modes are designed for general classroom delivery with access to:
A relevant simulated environment for the purposes of practical demonstration
Business technology and organisational processes where required – a computer with access
to the internet, an email function and a word processing application will generally be provided
for the completion of all assessments as required.
Assessment Process Overview
When you have completed all Assessment Modes, and you have (if required) made a copy of your
completed Assessment Modes; it is time to submit the completed Assessment Workbook to your
Assessor. Your Assessor will provide you with feedback, whether this is verbal or written responses,
and a judgment of competency will be made.
Reasonable Adjustment
Assessors must apply special consideration and make reasonable adjustment to assessment, as
appropriate. Information regarding reasonable adjustment can be found in both the relevant program
Training and Assessment Strategy (TAS) and Student/Employer Handbook.
Reassessment
Incomplete Assessment Modes will result in the Assessment Workbook being handed back to the
student and marking of the respective Assessment Mode will not commence until the Assessment
Mode is completed. If there is a Not Satisfactory assessment outcome, the Assessor will discuss and
provide feedback to the student on the area/s for improvement and confirm further requirements. At
this time a mutually agreed future date for re-assessment will be set.
Reassessment Process
Each student is entitled to 3 assessment attempts at no additional cost
| | Each re-assessment attempt must be completed within a 48-96 hour maximum timeframe from the previous attempt. |
| | Trainer/Assessor will provide direction to the student on the further learning required for next assessment attempt. |
| | Assessor may apply reasonable adjustment to the subsequent assessment attempts if required |
These 3 assessment attempts should be across a maximum period of 2 weeks
At the end of the third unsuccessful assessment attempt, a formal student/trainer counseling
session will occur, to discuss the student’s suitability to the learning program and available
options
| | Post this process, a student may re-enrol and the learning and assessment process commences again from the beginning |
Fees for re-assessment can be found on the Intercare Training website
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