Diploma in Training and Assessment – 17082

Case study to provide guidance for assessment by recognition –

Student holding TAA04 CIV wishing to upgrade to Diploma


PLEASE NOTE:
This case study is to be used as a GENERAL GUIDE ONLY as candidates will need to negotiate Recognition on an individual basis with your assessor.

Candidate profile – Student with current TAAO4 wishing to upgrade to Diploma

Student ‘A’ has completed the Certificate IV AWT. In 2006, she decided to upgrade to the TAA04 with the ambition of completing the Diploma TAA04 in 2007. Student A, works on contract for a University and also for a private training company that is seeking RTO status. Both workplaces will give Student A the opportunity of gathering evidence in areas that she could not readily supply specific evidence. Student A is working towards gathering the evidence for the Diploma TAA04 by August 2007.

TAATAS501A – Undertake organisational training needs analysis
TAAASS501A – Lead and coordinate assessment systems and services
TAADEL504A – Lead and coordinate training services
TAADES501 – Design and develop learning strategies
TAADES502A – Design and develop learning resources
TAACMQ505A – Lead a team to foster innovation
TAACMQ502A - Coordinate training and/or assessment arrangements for apprenticeships/ traineeships
TAAASS501A – Lead and coordinate assessment systems and services
TAACMQ503A – Lead and conduct training and/or assessment evaluations
TAADEL503A – Provide advanced facilitation to support learning
TAACMQ504A – Determine and manage scope of training and/or assessment services
TAAENV501A – Maintain and enhance professional practice
TAATAS504A - Facilitate group processes


The following selection of work tasks and/or projects will show how these tasks relate to the units of competence, and how one task or project can provide evidence for a range of units. The evidence shows the candidates involvement in the tasks, and comments from the assessor where there are gaps in the evidence.

Unit of Competence / Work Tasks/Projects that may support completion / Specific Evidence required of the competency / What may be used as evidence; , including Suggested Strategies to Address Gaps /
TAAASS501A – Lead and coordinate assessment systems and services / Specific evidence requirements must include:
·demonstrated continuing development of own assessment expertise
·providing leadership, direction and support to other assessors, including role-modelling good assessment practice
·monitoring the work of assessors and others involved in carrying out assessments
·taking responsibility for initiating, organising and facilitating assessment validation and appeals processes / Certification TAA04 – Assessment Validation UOW assessment examples by 2
Forklift Training and Assessment
Also look at Company X and map to this element
(Remember it is always product and process as shown in the unit of competency)
As above; OH&S Training Committee
UOW as above; if there is not an appeals process in place write one
TAACMQ503A
- Lead and conduct training and/or assessment evaluations / ·the implemented evaluation plan, covering:
- evaluation scope, objectives and outcomes
- evaluation schedules/timelines
- evaluation processes for gaining evidence
- evaluation methods for collecting evidence
- feedback and reporting strategies and timelines
- contingency plans
- reporting procedures including a final report to the chief executive officer/managing director and/or other managers on the training and/or assessment organisation's
- compliance with the standards for review and ongoing improvement
- confidentiality requirements
·communication strategy
·risk analysis / Company X training package – specialised equipment – assessment validation
When you advised when to evaluate the training and assessment procedures
Company X evaluation of the course that was implemented – March 2007 – Report
In progress 22 March 2007
OH&S evaluation in Dec 2006
Email documentation to go with the report
TAADEL503A – Provide advanced facilitation to support learning / Demonstration of the outcomes, performance requirements, skills and knowledge set out in this unit including:
- application of learning theories to different practices in different contexts
- the selection and use of different teaching and delivery methods applied in different delivery modes which are relevant and appropriate to different learners and their needs
- integration of theory and practice in own performance and in supporting the learner's developing competency
- strategies to support increasing learner independence
- documentation of reflection processes and outcomes
·documentary evidence of direct observations of advanced facilitation practice by third parties such as supervising teachers/trainers, peers, colleagues, learners, other clients
·analysis of feedback from a range of sources and reflection on the success of the training delivery / University – learners develop their own assessment strategy. This can be used.
Designing a wiki for the learners at the Uni by June 2007. (in progress – 22 March 2007)
Screen dumps for current students to assist in navigating the system – June 2007, completed 22 March 2007
Developing Help desk manual with screen dumps – 2000 ( contributory evidence)
Journal reflection -
TAADES501A – Design and develop learning strategies / minimum of two examples of a learning strategy designed by the candidate with differentiated design structures in each that reflect the specific qualification requirements, client needs and contexts of application / Company X (1)Map the training of Company X to a national qualification –
OH&S – Cert IV – OH&S supervision – map how the learners can maintain currency – April 2007
TAAENV501A – Maintain and enhance professional practice / Portfolio – to include CERT IV TAA04 etc / evidence of contribution to professional development plan
·evidence of networking and using technology to gain information and other support
·evidence of participating in professional development activities and maintaining currency
·evidence of incorporating self reflection, feedback obtained from clients/colleagues into professional practice / by collection of evidence
Complete an ILDP by 21 February 2007
Academic qualifications should also be included eg Masters of Education being undertaken
Evidence will include Golden Key Honour Society and the OH&S Service – emails, minutes and associated documentation – explanation; learning how to establish wikis for a teaching strategy – by Jenny B; - completed 22 March 2007
Complete online Module Performance Management Systems – will consider this on 22 Feb – submission of assessment 27 April 2007
Certification etc; conferences in Women in XXXX June 2006;
Feedback from Jenny B, 2006; ZZZZ review Dec 2006; Transport Association 2006
TAAENV501A – Maintain and enhance professional practice / Portfolio – to include CERT IV TAA04 etc / evidence of contribution to professional development plan
·evidence of networking and using technology to gain information and other support
·evidence of participating in professional development activities and maintaining currency
·evidence of incorporating self reflection, feedback obtained from clients/colleagues into professional practice / by collection of evidence
Complete an ILDP by 21 February 2007
Academic qualifications should also be included eg Masters of Education being undertaken
Evidence will include Golden Key Honour Society and the OH&S Service – emails, minutes and associated documentation – explanation; learning how to establish wikis for a teaching strategy – by Jenny B; - completed 22 March 2007
Complete online Module Performance Management Systems – will consider this on 22 Feb – submission of assessment 27 April 2007
Certification etc; conferences in Women in XXXX June 2006;
Feedback from Jenny B, 2006; ZZZZ review Dec 2006; Transport Association 2006
Electives
TAATAS501A – Undertake organisational training needs analysis / an outline of client needs
·a report of research undertaken
·recommendations made to the client
·a plan outlining the delivery of future services, if required / ZZZZ training needs analysis completed in 2005. Evidence will also include the report on the findings and the Certification that the members will be undertaking over a period of 3 years.
TAADES502A – Design and Develop learning resources / a complete print-based learning resource product that demonstrates competency in accordance with the specifications of this unit or
·evidence of contributions to a range of learning resources and learning materials that in combination demonstrate competency in accordance with the specifications of this unit
·evidence of transferable application to the development of other learning resources
·designed under the guidelines for Training Package support materials
·print-based / Screen dumps created for University – Management Course; Resource development for use of a Wiki
Developed a training manual for Company X
Copy of the CD
Brief from Company X of what they needed
Help manual developed for fork lift licence
BSBHRM504A – Performance Management Systems / To be completed online to complete by 31 May 2007 other practical exercises to be supplied hard copy by date to be arranged
TAACMQ501A Develop TAA organisational policies and procedures / the development/modification of a minimum of two different policies and procedures, and must include:
- research to underpin content
- internal consultation and communication processes used to encourage input and obtain - timely feedback
- an implementation plan
- procedures developed to regularly review and improve quality of policies/procedures / What you are developing to become an RTO?
TATAACMQ504A Determine and manage scope of TAA services / investigation and evaluation of current scope of training and/or assessment services
·completed analysis to identify market trends
·consultation processes and outcomes with personnel, clients and stakeholders
·research outcomes and recommendations on the organisation's capacity and requirements to support existing and/or proposed training and/or assessment services
·management of legal and organisational documentation / What you are developing to become an RTO?
Additional elective
Additional elective

Review to be carried out to determine progress and two additional electives. Electives still to be finalised.

Jenny B xxxxxxx Student A xxxxxxxxxx

7 Feb 2007 /revised 22 March 2007

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