Department of Education and Training Western Australia

Department of Education and Training
Western Australia

RPL Assessment Tool Kit

TAA50104

Diploma of Training and Assessment

First published 2009

ISBN 978-1-74205-396-7

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Permission, however, is granted to Trainers, Assessors, and Registered Training Organisations to use, reproduce and adapt the material (third party material excluded) for their Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment activities.

This permission is subject to the inclusion of an acknowledgement of the source. Permission does not extend to the making of copies for hire or sale to third parties, and provided it is not used for commercial use or sale. Reproduction for purposes other than those indicated above requires the prior written permission of the Western Australian Department of Education and Training.

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Acknowledgements

This work has been produced with the assistance of funding provided by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) National Reform Initiative (NRI).

This resource contains Units of Competencies from TAA04: Training and Assessment Training Package – TAA50104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, © Commonwealth of Australia 2007 Department of Education Science and Training (DEST), used under the AEShareNet-FfE licence

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this RPL Assessment Tool Kit, no guarantee can be given that all errors and omissions have been excluded. No responsibility for loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a result of the material in this RPL Assessment Tool Kit can be accepted by the Western Australian Department of Education and Training.

TAA50104 Diploma of Training and Assessment

RPL Assessment Tool Kit

Contents

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Assessment Tool Kit 7

Overview of the Recognition Process 9

PART 1

Section 1 – Assessor’s Information 11

Introduction 13

Explanation of RPL documents 14

Section 2 – List of competencies in this RPL Assessment Tool Kit 15

Qualification Rules 17

List of competencies in this RPL Assessment Tool Kit 21

Units of competency covered in this RPL Assessment Tool Kit 21

Section 3 – Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets 23

Cluster 1 25

Cluster 2 29

Cluster 3 35

Cluster 4 39

Cluster 5 45

Cluster 6 49

Stand-alone Unit 1 – TAADES505B Research and develop competency standards 53

Stand-alone Unit 2 – TAACMQ504B Determine and manage scope of training and/or assessment services 57

Stand-alone Unit 3 – TAACMQ502B Coordinate training and/or assessment
arrangements for apprenticeships/traineeships 61

Stand-alone Unit 4 – TAACMQ501B Develop training and/or assessment
organisational policies and procedures 65

Section 4 – Practical Tasks and Observation Recording Sheets 69

Practical tasks 71

Cluster 1 73

Instructions for the candidate 73

Demonstration/Observation Checklist 75

Cluster 2 81

Instructions for the candidate 81

Demonstration/Observation Checklist 83

Cluster 3 89

Instructions for the candidate 89

Demonstration/Observation Checklist 91

Cluster 4 95

Instructions for the candidate 95

Demonstration/Observation Checklist 97

Cluster 5 103

Instructions for the candidate 103

Demonstration/Observation Checklist 105

Cluster 6 111

Instructions for the candidate 111

Demonstration/Observation Checklist 113

Stand-alone Unit 1 – TAADES505B Research and develop competency standards 119

Instructions for the candidate 119

Demonstration/Observation Checklist 121

Stand-alone Unit 2 – TAADMQ504B Determine and manage scope of training and/or assessment services 125

Instructions for the candidate 125

Demonstration/Observation Checklist 127

Stand-alone Unit 3 – TAACMQ502B Coordinate training and/or assessment
arrangements for apprenticeships/traineeships 131

Instructions for the candidate 131

Demonstration/Observation Checklist 133

Stand-alone Unit 4 – TAACMQ501B Develop training and/or assessment
organisational policies and procedures 137

Instructions for the candidate 137

Demonstration/Observation Checklist 139

PART 2

Section 5 – Candidate’s Information and Self-Evaluation Forms 143

What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)? 145

How to prepare for your RPL assessment 146

The four steps in the RPL assessment process 148

Candidate’s Information Form 151

Candidate’s Employment History Form 153

Candidate’s Self-Evaluation Form 155

Candidate’s Self-Evaluation for Cluster 1 157

Candidate’s Self-Evaluation for Cluster 2 161

Candidate’s Self-Evaluation for Cluster 3 165

Candidate’s Self-Evaluation for Cluster 4 169

Candidate’s Self-Evaluation for Cluster 5 173

Candidate’s Self-Evaluation for Cluster 6 175

Candidate’s Self-Evaluation for Stand-alone Unit 1 177

Candidate’s Self-Evaluation for Stand-alone Unit 2 179

Candidate’s Self-Evaluation for Stand-alone Unit 3 181

Candidate’s Self-Evaluation for Stand-alone Unit 4 183

Section 6 – Third Party Report and Supporting Documentation 185

Third Party Report 187

Supporting Documentation 189

Assessor’s Evidence Summary Sheet 191

Section 7 – Mapping of Assessment Tools 193

Mapping document for Clusters 1–6 and Stand-alone Units 1–4 195

Evidence Matrix 197

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Assessment Tool Kit

TAA50104 Diploma of Training and Assessment

This RPL Assessment Tool Kit has been developed by the Western Australian Department of Education and Training, in consultation with industry, as a resource to assist RPL Assessors by providing a set of quality assessment tools, which can be used to conduct whole of qualification RPL. This Kit also contains information which can be provided to the candidate.

This kit should be customised to suit the needs of the candidate, employer/industry or Assessor and should reflect the purpose for which it is being used.

It is recommended that prior to using this kit for the first time, and after any modifications or contextualisation, that this assessment kit be validated by the user to ensure it meets the required Australian Qualification Training Framework Standards (AQTF), relevant Training Package requirements and Registered Training Organisation (RTO) policies.

A task-based model for RPL

A process for RPL has been developed that promotes holistic, task-based assessment, and which focuses on relating assessment activities to actual job tasks. The intention of this model is to streamline and simplify recognition processes for prospective candidates. This RPL Assessment Tool Kit has been developed to support this task-based model.

The focus of the new streamlined holistic assessment process is to focus on demonstrated skills and knowledge and is not reliant on documentary evidence, as the main source of evidence.

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Overview of the Recognition Process

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Section 1 – Assessor’s Information

PART 1

Section 1

Assessor’s Information

It is important that you complete both Sections 3 (Interview/Questioning) and 4 (Practical Tasks) when completing RPL assessment using this kit.

The RPL process is a streamlined process which does not rely solely on documentary evidence. It uses a combination of questioning, practical assessment and supporting evidence to provide evidence of the candidate’s competence.

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Introduction

Welcome to TAA50104 Diploma of Training and Assessment.

This RPL Assessment Tool Kit contains 12 units of competency (five (5) units of competency required for the qualification and an additional seven (7) electives).

It is simply set out, with a covering comprehensive list of instructions at the front of each document, as well as covering instructions for each step of the process, as found in the notes for the Assessor, and notes for the candidate.

Included in this kit are documents as follows:

Explanation of RPL documents

Assessor’s Information

Qualification Rules and list of units of competency contained in this kit

Units of competency separated into clusters/skill sets for assessment

Tool Kits for each cluster/skill set, in order:

Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets

Practical Tasks and Observation Recording Sheets

Candidate information

Candidate Self-Evaluation (incorporating Third Party Verification)

Mapping Documents (including Dimensions of Competency) for all the units included in this kit.

Explanation of RPL documents

Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets (Section 3): The interview question bank is the second stage of the process, in which the Assessor and the candidate confirm the knowledge by discussing a series of questions. Each of these questions includes a series of Key Points, which may assist the Assessor in guiding the discussions.

Practical Tasks and Observation Recording Sheets (Section 4): These tools are designed to guide the Assessor and candidate through a workplace observation, proving the candidate’s ability to conduct the specific tasks and skills required for recognition of competency in the particular area.

Candidate’s Information and Self-Evaluation Forms (Section 5): This document is for the candidate to assess their suitability for RPL process, by asking them to consider each of the points and assessing their ability against the task. It has been broken into smaller skill groups, clustering like activities together to enable ease of completion. It is then reinforced by the candidate’s supervisor’s comments, both against tasks and as a summary for each group. This serves as third party validation of the candidate’s claims.

Third Party Report and Supporting Documentation (if applicable) (Section 6): The third party verification report is provided for referees, for example the supervisor, to confirm the candidate’s skills and experience in the qualification/occupation. This is particularly useful in addressing Employability Skill requirements. It is imported to note that third party reports are not always available and that Assessors are recommended to use their professional judgement to determine if this is a requirement.

Mapping document (Section 7): This tool demonstrates how each of the documents reflects the units of competency in the particular cluster.

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Qualification Rules

TAA50104 Diploma of Training and Assessment

The following information has been extracted from TAA04 Training Package published by ANTA, 2004.

Requirements

1. Candidates must demonstrate competence in the core units from the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment before being eligible to undertake an RPL in the Diploma. The core units from the Certificate IV are as follows:

TAAENV401B Work effectively in vocational education and training

TAAASS402B Assess competence

TAAENV402B Foster and promote an inclusive learning culture

TAAASS403B Develop assessment tools

TAAENV403B Ensure a healthy and safe learning environment

TAAASS401B Plan and organise assessment

TAADES401B Use Training Packages to meet client needs

TAAASS404B Participate in assessment validation

TAADES402B Design and develop learning programs

TAADEL404B Facilitate work-based learning

TAADEL401B Plan and organise group-based delivery

TAADEL403B Facilitate individual learning

2. Successful completion of a total of 12 units of competency made up of the following five (5) core units:

TAADEL503B Provide advanced facilitation to support learning

TAADES501B Design and develop learning strategies

TAAASS501B Lead and coordinate assessment systems and services

TAAENV501B Maintain and enhance professional practice

TAACMQ503B Lead and conduct training and/or assessment evaluations

and the seven (7) elective units which follow.

A minimum of five (5) units must be TAA coded units packaged within the Diploma listed below. Up to two (2) of the seven (7) elective units may be selected from the identified imported units listed below or from any other Diploma qualification. One (1) of the two (2) elective units may be selected from the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment electives or from any other Certificate IV.

TAADES502B Design and develop learning resources

TAADES503B Research and design e-learning resources

TAADES504B Develop and evaluate e-learning resources

TAADES505B Research and develop competency standards

TAADEL502B Facilitate action learning projects

TAADEL501B Facilitate e-learning

TAATAS501B Undertake organisational training needs analysis

TAADEL504B Lead and coordinate training services

TAATAS503B Manage contracted work

TAATAS502B Prepare a tender bid

TAATAS504B Facilitate group processes

TAACMQ505B Lead a team to foster innovation

TAACMQ501B Develop training and/or assessment organisational policies & procedures

TAACMQ502B Coordinate training and/or assessment arrangements for apprenticeships/traineeships

TAACMQ504B Determine and manage scope of training and/or assessment services

The imported units are:

BSBEBUS508 Build a virtual community

BSBFLM514A Manage people

BSBMGT503A Prepare budgets and financial plans

BSBMGT504A Manage budgets and financial plans

BSBMGT506A Recruit, select and induct staff

BSBMKG501B Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities

BSBRKG502B Manage and monitor business or records systems

BSBWOR502A Ensure team effectiveness

BSBWRK509A Manage industrial relations

CHCCAR501A Provide careers guidance

PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis.

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List of competencies in this RPL Assessment Tool Kit

This section identifies the units contained in this kit.

Units of competency covered in this RPL Assessment Tool Kit

Note: Not all clusters need to be completed to qualify for this award.

The candidate may select any clusters which appropriately reflect their skills and experience.

Cluster 1

Cluster 2

Cluster 3

Cluster 4

Cluster 5

Cluster 6

Stand-alone Unit 1

Stand-alone Unit 2

Stand-alone Unit 3

Stand-alone Unit 4

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