ASSESSMENT VALIDATION REPORT

Validators must have these documents for validation / Y / N Unit of competency from Training Package
Y / N Assessment tool relevant to this validation including assessment instruments
Y / N Assessment mapping document
Y / N Benchmark responses and/or exemplars / recording of evidence documentation
Unit Code(s) / Title of unit (s) / AQF level
Cluster / Is this unit clustered with other units to form a holistic assessment process across more than just this one unit? If so, list below which other units this assessment process covers. / Yes / No
Training Package (name and code) that the Unit belongs to / Most CurrentVersion Y / N
Assessment tool Version no.
Date of validation
Participants involved in this validation
Assessment method/s used to assess this unit
Highlight the methods that are being used / Demonstrate/Observation
Questionnaire
Case Study / Third party report Other ______
Portfolio
Timing of validation – Select one from the list / Before use - Assessment Development
During Assessment - Assessment Review or moderation
After assessment – After trial or use
Any special points regarding why this is being validated / Reason for validation:
INTERPRETATION OF UNIT / TRAINING PACKAGE / Yes / No / Comment / suggested improvement
  1. This unit of competency and relevant Training Package ‘Usage Recommendation’ suggests that they are the most currentat this time (they are not superseded)

  1. Assessment tool meets any specified ‘regulatory or licensing requirements’specific to this unit of competency

  1. Learner needs have been considered in development of assessment strategy – allowable adjustments/ flexible pathways suggested

  1. Language, Literacy and Numeracy / Foundation skill requirements, are addressed in the ‘Assessment Tasks’ and have been identified in the ‘Assessment Plan’

  1. Pre-requisite unit/s to be completed before this one, have been identified, if applicable

ASSESSMENT PLAN AND INSTRUCTIONS / Yes / No / Comment/ suggested improvement
  1. Assessment instructions and assessment conditions are clearly identified for both candidate and assessor

  1. Assessment tool is easy to follow and provides clear guidelines on evidence requirements

  1. Due dates, time frames for each task and other important information is clearly stated for planning purposes

4. Assessment recording process provided for the assessor to record final sign off and results of candidates/s against the unit of competency
5. Feedback form/process provided to allow candidates to provide feedback on this assessment process
6. Allowable adjustments/flexibilityincluded and does not deflect from the required standard for this unit
ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS/EVIDENCE GATHERING / Yes / No / Comment/ suggested improvement
  1. All ‘PerformanceCriteria’ have beenaddressed

  1. All ‘Knowledge’ areas have been addressed

  1. All ‘Skill / Performance’ areas have beenaddressed

  1. All ‘Assessment Conditions’(critical aspects) have been addressed

  1. Level of difficulty of the assessment tasks is appropriate to the AQF level of the Unit of Competency

6. Marking Guides. All assessment tasks provide assessor marking guides / exemplars of documents to be provided / benchmarks, etc, to ensure clarity and standard of evidence required
7. WHS considered and the assessment tasks do not place candidates or assessors in an unsafe situation without consideration for PPE, risk assessment, etc.
REFLECTS PRINCIPLES OF ASSESSMENT / Yes / No / Comment/ suggested improvement
Valid:Validity refers to the degree to which the instrument actually measures what it says it measures and is practical to use. (Are all areas of this unit addressed?)
Reliable:Individual learners / assessors would get a similar result if tested on different occasions, given the same set of circumstances. (Clear instructions and benchmarks)
Flexible:
1. The assessment instrument can be adapted to suit work needs and site needs
2. Provides a pathway for recognition of prior learning/current competency
Fair:
  1. Instrument is non discriminatory and inclusive
  2. Instrument can be reasonably adjusted
  3. Language, literacy, numeracy requirements are appropriate for the competency level

MODERATION / VALIDATION AFTER ASSESSMENT TOOL HAS BEEN USED
ONLY COMPLETE THE SECTION IF THIS ASSESSMENT TOOL HAS BEEN USED AND RESULTS ARE AVAILABE FROM COMPLETED ASSESSMENT TASKS.
Sample size for review and names of students that assessment tasks were reviewed against.
Assessors names that assessed the tasks for the samples reviewed
REFLECTS RULES OF EVIDENCE / Yes / No / Comment/ suggested improvement
Valid:Assessment results /evidence covers the knowledge and skills for the unit as indicated on the mapping document.
Sufficient:There is sufficient quality and quantity of evidence – as set out in the Critical aspects of evidence for the unit of competency to confirm consistency
Authentic:The assessor is assured that the evidence presented is the candidate’s own work.
Current:Evidence is current.
Review of submitted tasks confirms that assessors / stakeholdersinvolved in assessing across these units of competency are following the benchmarks provided to arrive at an assessment of competent.

Stakeholders Involved in this Validation

Name / Signature / Date

PROVIDE BELOW AN OVERVIEW OF YOUR FINDINGS/COMMENTS WTHIN THIS REPORT.

Include any suggested follow up actions as indicated in your findings.

Validation Report - August 2017