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TAEASS301B Contribute to assessment
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TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
TAEASS301B Contribute to assessment
Contents
About this unit ............................................................................................................................ 3
Assessment Information ............................................................................................................ 4
Workplace documentary evidence checklist ........................................................................... 5
Task1 ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Task 2 and 3 ................................................................................................................................ 9
Task 4 ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Third Party Report ................................................................................................................... 13
Template Package ............................................................................................................. 16-18
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Qualification
TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Unit Title & Code
TAEASS301B Contribute to assessment
TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment requires successful completion
of 10 units comprising of 7core units and 3 elective units.
The TAEASS301B Contribute to assessment unit is from the Assessment and is an
elective unit.
About this Unit
TAEASS301B Contribute to assessment
This unit typically applies to a person with technical or vocational expertise who is in a
supervisory or mentoring/coaching work role and for whom collecting evidence for
assessment is an adjunct to principal work responsibilities.
The essential outcomes of the unit are described below:
 Clarify role and responsibilities in the assessment process
 Confirm organisational arrangements for evidence gathering
 Collect evidence in accordance with the assessment plan
 Record and report findings Further information on this unit can be found at
http://training.gov.au/Training/Details/TAEASS301B
Trainer/Assessor: Julie Woolcock
Location: TasTafe Launceston City campus
Email: Julie.Woolcock@tastafe.tas.edu.au
Phone: 67772492
Mobile: 0400670714
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Assessment Information
Purpose of Assessment
This assessment tool is designed to enable you to collect evidence of your skills and
knowledge to address TAEASS301B Contribute to assessment. You need to apply and
gather evidence from your workplace an RTO or in another training environment which
you have negotiated with your assessor prior to course commencement.
Assessment Outline
This unit typically applies to a person with technical or vocational expertise who is in a
supervisory or mentoring/coaching work role and for whom collecting evidence for
assessment is an adjunct to principal work responsibilities.
As part of the assessment for this unit you need to develop a portfolio of evidence to show
that you have contributed to an assessment process. To satisfactorily demonstrate
competence you need to
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Carry out a minimum of three evidence gathering activities, with different
candidates for each activity
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Present documentation of the evidence in a clear and concise manner
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Present documented feedback from others who have been involved in the
assessment
The assessment for this unit will comprise:
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Collection of documented /workplace evidence as identified in Task 1 , 2 and 3
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Responses to questions identified in Task 4
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Third Party Report completed by the qualified assessor who you have consulted
with in the process of contributing to the assessment process or your
supervisor/manager who has been part of the consultative process. Please provide
verification of qualifications from the qualified assessor or third party who has
completed the report
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You can provide audio or video evidence that could be observed by your
trainer/assessor. (this will need to be opened in windows media player)
Or
You will need to meet all evidence requirements to complete the unit and be deemed
competent.
Assessment Process
 You will need to meet the evidence requirements and submit to your
Trainer/Assessor for assessment.
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Assessments can be presented electronically via email or in hard copy. Please ensure
that your documentation is presented logically and named clearly.
Your Trainer/Assessor will make judgements on your competence in the unit based
on all the evidence you provide. You must meet all evidence requirements.
Your Trainer/Assessor will provide you with your results and feedback.
Your Trainer/Assessor will negotiate a reasonable due date for evidence to be
submitted. It is important that you submit your evidence on time or
renegotiate an alternative date prior to the due date. .
Your trainer/assessor will provide all templates electronically
If you require some flexibility with assessment methods or timeframes please discuss
the options with your Trainer/Assessor
If you wish to appeal any assessment decision you must follow the steps outlined by
TasTAFE. See information at:
https://www.tastafe.tas.edu.au/documentcentre/Documents/Feedback%20%20flyer.pdf
Confidentiality
When submitting assessment evidence including audio, video or written documentation
please ensure that you have gained consent from the candidates. Your trainer/assessor will
provide you with a consent form.
Retention of Learners Assessments
Your completed assessments will be retained for the duration of your course and an
additional 6 months for auditing purposes. If you require access to submitted materials
during this 6 month period please keep a copy of your work and keep for your own use
during this time.
Resources
In undertaking this assessment you will need access to your workplace policies and
procedures and relevant assessment system policy and procedures if you are working with
an RTO or other training institution. You will need access to any reporting documents such
as assessment plans, assessment tools/instruments, third party report checklists and
templates to assist with gathering the evidence.
It is recommended that you use the templates that are provided in this document.
All templates will also be copied to your USB or provided electronically.
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Workplace Documentary evidence checklist
Evidence Requirements
You are required to provide work samples or documentary evidence that you have applied
the following skills and knowledge The templates attached to this document can be used or
you may choose to submit other work based samples that supports these evidence
requirements. You also need to provide a third part report or audio or video evidence to
support assessment activities.
Task 1
Evidence of
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Task 2
Tick when
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Confirmation with the qualified assessor your roles
responsibilities in the assessment process.
Discussion on characteristics of candidate with relevant parties
Discussion and confirmation of the assessment plan and
assessment tools/instruments to use with qualified assessor
Confirmation of resources and any organisational arrangements
Preparing the candidate for evidence gathering according to
assessment)
Completed assessment instruments and recording documents
Feedback from candidate/qualified assessor or any parties involved
in assessment process
Self-reflection
Evidence of
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Confirmation with the qualified assessor your roles
responsibilities in the assessment process.
Discussion on characteristics of candidate with relevant parties
Discussion and confirmation of the assessment plan and
assessment tools/instruments to use with qualified assessor
Confirmation of resources and any organisational arrangements
Preparing the candidate for evidence gathering according to
assessment)
Completed assessment instruments and recording documents
Feedback from candidate/qualified assessor or any parties involved
in assessment process
Self-reflection
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Task 3
Evidence of
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Task 4
Confirmation with the qualified assessor your roles
responsibilities in the assessment process.
Discussion on characteristics of candidate with relevant parties
Discussion and confirmation of the assessment plan and
assessment tools/instruments to use with qualified assessor
Confirmation of resources and any organisational arrangements
Preparing the candidate for evidence gathering according to
assessment)
Completed assessment instruments and recording documents
Feedback from candidate/qualified assessor or any parties involved
in assessment process
Self-reflection
Responses to questions 1-15
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Either Option A or B
A Third Party Report
You will need to discuss this option with your Trainer/Assessor to
determine the most appropriate person to complete this report
The attached Third Party Report form must be used for this purpose.
Or
B Assessor observation
This could be directly observed or provided through audio or video
evidence
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Portfolio of Evidence
Carry out the following tasks and include the assessment evidence in your portfolio and
submit to your trainer and/or assessor for assessment.
You may be able to provide emails, written documentation and audio /video evidence
or third part report to support this process. If you provide a video file then this will
need to be opened in windows media player.
Please discuss with your trainer/assessor who maybe suitable to act as a
third party observer
Task 1
Conduct and document evidence- gathering with a candidate/s
You need to document the following procedure for this assessment task.
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Discuss and confirm your role and responsibilities in the assessment process
with a qualified assessor and any other relevant parties
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Confirm the candidate/s you will be assessing and find out about their
characteristics
 Access the assessment plan and discuss with a qualified assessor
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Clarify the assessment methods and instruments you will be using for collecting
evidence and confirm the assessment context
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Confirm any resources and organisational arrangements
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Schedule the assessment activity with you candidate
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Explain the assessment process including the different responsibilities of
everyone involved to the candidate and according to the assessment plan (this
part could be via audiotape, videoed or verified by a third party /qualified
assessor using the attached third party report.
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Collect the evidence using the assessment instruments provided ensuring that
you have followed any organisational , legal and ethical requirements
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Record and report your evidence as directed by the qualified assessor
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Get feedback from the qualified assessor on your contribution to the
assessment activity (third party report)
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Get feedback from the candidate on the evidence gathering activities (template
provided)
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Self-reflect and document areas for improvement (template provided)
Task 2
Conduct and document evidence- gathering with a different candidate/s using a
different assessment method and instruments
You need to document the following procedure for this assessment task.
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Discuss and confirm your role and responsibilities in the assessment process
with a qualified assessor and any other relevant parties
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Confirm the candidate/s you will be assessing and find out about their
characteristics
 Access the assessment plan and discuss with a qualified assessor
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Clarify the assessment methods and instruments you will be using for collecting
evidence and confirm the assessment context
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Confirm any resources and organisational arrangements
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Schedule the assessment activity with you candidate
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Explain the assessment process including the different responsibilities of
everyone involved to the candidate and according to the assessment plan (this
part could be via audiotape, videoed or verified by a third party /qualified
assessor using the attached third party report.
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Collect the evidence using the assessment instruments provided ensuring that
you have followed any organisational , legal and ethical requirements
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Record and report your evidence as directed by the qualified assessor
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Get feedback from the qualified assessor on your contribution to the
assessment activity (third party report)
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Get feedback from the candidate on the evidence gathering activities (template
provided)
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Self-reflect and document areas for improvement (template provided)
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Task 3
Conduct and document evidence- gathering with a different candidate/s
preferably using a different assessment method and instruments
You need to document the following procedure for this assessment task.
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Discuss and confirm your role and responsibilities in the assessment process
with a qualified assessor and any other relevant parties
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Confirm the candidate/s you will be assessing and find out about their
characteristics
 Access the assessment plan and discuss with a qualified assessor
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Clarify the assessment methods and instruments you will be using for collecting
evidence and confirm the assessment context
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Confirm any resources and organisational arrangements
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Schedule the assessment activity with you candidate
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Explain the assessment process including the different responsibilities of
everyone involved to the candidate and according to the assessment plan (this
part could be via audiotape, videoed or verified by a third party /qualified
assessor using the attached third party report.
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Collect the evidence using the assessment instruments provided ensuring that
you have followed any organisational , legal and ethical requirements
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Record and report your evidence as directed by the qualified assessor
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Get feedback from the qualified assessor on your contribution to the
assessment activity (third party report)
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Get feedback from the candidate on the evidence gathering activities (template
provided)
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Self-reflect and document areas for improvement (template provided)
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Task 4:
You need to provide written responses to all of the following questions
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What are the features of criterion referenced and competency based assessment?
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What were your roles and responsibilities in the assessment activities conducted
in task 1-3?
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What was the purpose of your assessments in task 1-3 and who did you clarify
this with?
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What specifications did you use in the assessment activities in task 1-3?
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How did you find out the characteristics and information of your candidate/s in
task 1-3?
Were there any reasonable adjustments or special considerations that you needed
to make and how did and why did you make them?
If you did not have a candidate who required reasonable adjustment, describe a
scenario when this would be required and how you would adjust your assessment
accordingly?
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Explain why you used the assessment methods chosen in tasks 1 – 3 to gather
evidence. If there are additional methods in the list below you didn’t use, outline
when you would these assessment methods at other times to gather evidence.
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Direct observation
Questions
Portfolios or collection of work samples
Witness Testimony
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What information were you able to obtain from the assessment plan and who did
you need to clarify that with?
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What was the assessment context for the assessment activities in task 1-3 and
were there any special considerations that you needed to take into account?
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What resources did you need to prepare for the assessment activities in task 1-3?
10.
Outline your WHS responsibilities associated with conducting the assessment
tasks 1-3.
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What are the assessment system policies and procedures, organisational legal and
ethical requirements you needed to consider for task 1-3?
12.
What assessment instruments were used to help gather the evidence from the
candidate/s in task 1-3? How effective were they and what suggestions for
improvements did you make?
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Explain whether the assessment instruments used to gather the evidence in task
1-3 met the rules of evidence.
 Sufficient
 Valid
 Authentic
 Current
14. Explain how the assessment process in task1-3 met the principles of assessment.
 Valid
 Reliable
 Fair
 flexible
15. What are potential barriers/limitations in evidence-gathering?
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Third Party Report
Purpose
This checklist is for use by a qualified assessor, workplace manager, supervisor, or
someone who has Certificate 1V in Training and Assessment .Your assessor will negotiate
the most suitable person with you.
Please provide verification of the person qualifications who is writing the third party report
Thank you for agreeing to act as a third party observer.
By completing this report, you are providing feedback on workplace performance to be
used as assessment evidence. We value your contribution and ask that you answer the
questions honestly. It is important that you do not answer a question unless you have
actually observed the candidate perform the task.
This record may assist the workplace to continuously improve their training and
assessment and will be an important contribution for your assessor in making a valid
and reliable assessment decision.
Please read the Observation Record carefully.
Before the assessment activity begins the TAE candidate will:
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Clarify and confirm their role and responsibilities in the assessment process
Confirm any organisational arrangements /resources/reporting requirements
Clarify and access the assessment plan ,assessment tools and /instruments to be used
Complete the context of assessment on the Observation Record
Please initial the activities observed while the assessment is being conducted. If there is
an activity that you don’t observe, record as N/A.
At the completion of the assessment activity, please provide constructive feedback to
the TAE candidate by highlighting the areas of good practice you have observed and your
suggested opportunities for improvement.
Remember:
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You are not the assessor. You are collecting evidence on behalf of the assessor
Please do not interrupt the assessment activity - note any comments you would like
to make for discussion later.
Your assessor will use the Third Party report along with a range of other evidence, to
make the final judgement of the competence of the TAE candidate.
Please contact the assessor if you would like any further support.
TAE Assessor: Julie Woolcock
Phone: 0367772492
or
0400670714 Email: Julie.Woolcock@tastafe.tas.edu.au
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OBSERVATION RECORD THIRD PARTY to be used for Tasks 1, 2 and 3
TAE Candidate:
Date:
Enterprise:
Context of the assessment activity: (To be completed by the TAE candidate)
During the evidence gathering process did the
candidate do the following
Yes
No
Comments
Please indicate Yes or No
1. Clarify roles and responsibilities with the qualified
assessor
2. Access and clarify the assessment benchmarks,
assessment plan and instruments to be used with
qualified assessor
3. Arrange materials and other physical resources
according to the workplace requirements
4. Use required assessment documents including
assessor recording documents eg observation
checklist, list of questions, portfolio outline,
assessment record.
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Identify and clarify areas where the candidate may
need assistance during the assessment processes
(reasonable adjustment if applicable)
6. Explain the assessment process with the candidate
and clarify any questions/issues
7. Use required assessment documents including
assessor recording documents eg observation
checklist, list of questions, portfolio outline,
assessment record.
8. Support the candidate throughout the assessment
9. Use appropriate communication skills to develop a
professional and supportive relationship with the
candidate that reflects:
 Sensitivity to individual differences
 enables two-way feedback
 uses language appropriate to candidate and
assessment environment
 gives clear and precise instructions
 asks effective questions
 provides clarification as needed
10. Gather record and report assessment evidence on
assessment documentation eg observation checklist.
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11. Provide evidence to the qualified assessor
12. Gain feedback from parties who may be involved in
the assessment process and self-review
Observer feedback: please provide overall feedback.
Positive aspects of assessment
Opportunities for improvement
To be completed by third party observer
How closely do you work with the candidate in the area you
have just observed assessment being conducted?
What are your vocational experience and/or qualification/s?
(Include any assessment or training qualifications)
I confirm I have observed _______________________ demonstrate the skills required to assess the
competence of a candidate.
The assessment tasks was carried out in accordance with organisation and WHS requirements.
Name
Contact details
Signature:
Date:
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TEMPLATE 1
Please provide comments on how you think they went during the assessment
gathering process. This will allow us to continuously improve our assessment
processes
Candidate Feedback to Assessor
Candidate Name:
Assessor Name:
Did the Assessor Please respond yes or no
YES
NO
Explain the purpose and process of the assessment activities
Explain the assessment methods/tools/instruments that would be used to record
the assessment activities
Ask questions to clarify and confirm/paraphrase as required
Summarise the evidence that they collected
Use appropriate interpersonal skill and included you in the whole process
Use language appropriate to the situation
Provide clear and helpful feedback on your progress
Candidate's overall comments on the assessment event:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Candidate’s suggestions for strategies your assessor could implement to improve
future assessment events.
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Candidate signature:
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TEMPLATE 2
This Self Review supports your evidence for the TAEASS301B Contribute to assessment. As you
reflect please consider your role and responsibilities with the assessment activities and your
relationship with your candidate, your qualified assessor and any other people that may have been
involved in the assessment process.
Assessor Self Reflection
Name:
Date:
Assessment activity and context:
How effective do you think the assessment process was?
How effective do you think the assessment/plan/methods and assessment instruments were?
How did you cater for the needs of the candidate/s and how effective were you
What suggestions would you make for improvement to the assessment process and the instruments?
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