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vidence gathering methodsEvidence gathering methods

describe the approach that isused by the assessor forcollecting the evidencerequired for assessment


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Types of evidence gathering methods

Real work / real time observation

third party reports

Structured activities demonstration

Questioning

Oral / interview Written

Portfolio

candidate collection of evidence


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Evidence Gathering Tools

Evidence gathering tools are the actualinstruments that the assessor uses to collectevidence. Such as:

observation checklist (Practical)

question list

demonstration of a work activity (Practical)

written test (Knowledge)

interview


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Purpose of evidence gathering tools

Help candidate understand what is expected

Focus for the assessor in evidence

gathering Record assessment outcome

Identify what action is needed to address

skill and knowledge gaps


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Observation

Observation is a key form of evidencegathering

Observation should collect evidence of allcomponents of competence, including thedimensions of competence

Need evidence of everyday performance,not just performance carried out as partof the assessment process


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Observation Checklists

Checklists are extremely usefultools for structuring observations.

They can act as a:

prompt for the assessor

guide for the candidate.


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Preparing Checklists Read the unit of competence What evidence must be observed

while the work activity is beingperformed?

What dimensions of competence

can be observed? Use a template and enter the

observation points in the

template


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Observation is not appropriate for ... activities that occur irregularly,

take place over an extended periodof time or are difficult to observe

activities that require privacy andconfidentiality situations where it may be culturally

inappropriate to observe theactivity situations where workplace safety

may be compromised.


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Questioning is appropriate for ...

Times when observation cannot

be used

Verifying observations

Underpinning knowledge

Dimensions of competence


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Types of questions*

Extension

Contingency Safety

Infrequent activities

Regulations and procedures
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Extension Questions

What would you do if ? (asimilar but different situation)

What if you were using instead

of ? (alternativeequipment/procedures etc)

(preventative safety measure)


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Contingency Questions What would you do in the event of ?

(accident or emergency)

What would you do if ... ? (equipment

broke down or somethingmalfunctioned)

What would you do if (complaint

was made or conflict occurred)

How do you avoid ? (preventativesafety measure)


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Safety Questions What precautions must you take when ?

What safety equipment and clothing should

you use when ? Why shouldnt you ? (procedure or

activity that is not permitted)

What would you do if ? (dangeroussituation)

How do you avoid ? (preventative safety

measure)


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What would you do if ? (rarely

occurring but critical situation) If happened, what action wouldyou take?


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Questions on Regulations and

Procedures What are the regulations in respect of

?

What are the specified procedures orsteps to ?

What checks are required by themanufacturer to ?

What is the regulation that covers ?(situation or activity)

What are the organisational regulationsthat apply when happens?.


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Develop an evidence gathering tool

Select the unitRead the unit

Identify the required evidence

Identify the evidence gathering methodComplete the Evidence Plan

Select the appropriate template

Complete the template

Check the evidence gathering tools againstthe Evidence Plan and unit of competence

Check the tool with another assessor

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Knowledge Test

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Purpose of Knowledge Test

A knowledge test is a set of questions or aseries of tasks that candidates answerorally or in writing

Testing is conducted for a variety of purposes find out what the candidate has learned

determine the candidates strengths and

weaknesses in regards to the knowledge that

underpins competent performance

find out what the candidate needs to learn

Testing is one method of gathering evidence about the candidates

understanding of the knowledge that underpins competent performance

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Identifying the Knowledge that underpins

competent performanceTest must focus on the knowledgespecified in the relevant unit ofcompetency

Required information:

key areas of knowledge required for competent

performance

depth and breadth of knowledge requiredIn gathering these information the assessor needs to read the

entire unit and pay particular attention to the list of

underpinning knowledge specified in the Evidence Guide



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