evidence tool

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Assessment is the process ofcollectingevidenceand making judgementson whether

competency has been achieved.

The purpose of assessment is to confirm thatan individual can perform to the standardsexpected in the workplace as expressed in therelevant competency standards.


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Evidence is information that is gathered andmatched against a unit of competency to provideproof of competency.


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INDIRECTDIRECT

EVIDENCE


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Competency standards: TVET Trainer

Unit of competency: Use personal computer skills

Ways in which evidence will be collected:[tick the column]

The evidence must show that the candidate Observation&

question

ing

Portfolio

ThirdParty

Operates computer equipment and peripherals x x x

performs basic computer operations to access and retrieve data x x

selects and opens correct software application x x

uses basic software applications to create new files and documents x x

uses basic functions of a WWW-browser to locate informationx

establishes information requirements for Internet search x

launches browser and loads search engine x

enters appropriate search criteria / or URL of site x

follows relevant links to locate required information x

bookmarks useful pages are as required x

knows and applies basic ergonomics of keyboard and computer use x x

knows types of computers and basic features of different operating system x

identifies main parts of a computer x

knows about storage devices and basic categories of memory x x knows relevant types of software x

knows and applies suitable file naming conventions x

knows and applies general security, viruses, privacy legislation and copyright x xx

applies literacy skills to identify work requirements and to comprehend basicdocuments and interpret basic user manuals

x

identifies lines of communication, request advice, effectively question, followinstructions and receive feedback

x

solves routine problems associated with computer use x x

Elements and

performancecriteria

Underpinning

knowledge andskills

Dimensions of

competency


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Candidate name:

Assessor name:

Assessment Centre

Competency standards TVET Trainer

Unit of competency: Use personal computing skills

Instructions for the assessor:

1. Observe the candidate use the basic functions of a WWW-browser to locate information related to their job.

2. List the date and location of the assessment activity.

3. Place a tick in the box to show that the candidate completed each aspect of the activity to the standard expected in the

enterprise.4. Complete the feedback section of the form.

Date of observation

Location of assessment activity

The candidate. If yes, tick the box

Operated computer equipment and peripherals

used basic functions of a WWW-browser to locate information

established information requirements for Internet search

launched browser

loaded search engine entered appropriate search criteria / or URL of site

followed relevant links to locate required information

bookmarked useful pages are as required

solved routine problems associated with computer use

Did the candidates overall performance meet the standard? Yes No

Feedback to candidate:

Assessor signature: Date:

Observationpoints

Task to beobserved


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Times when observation cannot be used Verifying observations

Underpinning knowledge

Dimensions of competency ie: contingencyskills


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Extension

Contingency Safety

Infrequent activities

Regulations and procedures


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What would you do if ? (a similar but

different situation)

What if you were using instead of ?(alternative equipment/procedures etc)


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What would you do in the event of ?(accident or emergency)

What would you do if ... ? (equipmentbroke down or something malfunctioned)

What would you do if (complaint wasmade or conflict occurred)

How do you avoid ? (preventativesafety measure)


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Questions Satisfactoryresponse

The candidate should answer the following questions: Yes No

1. What is the difference between a search engine and a browser?

2. What is a URL?

3. If I wanted information on contextual learning what search criteria would I enter?

4. What do people use bookmarks? How do I create a bookmark?

5. What would you do if you wanted to go to a website you located yesterday buthad forgotten the sites address?

6. Based on your experience. List three uses of the Internet in your teaching?

The candidates underpinning knowledge was: Satisfactory Not Satisfactory

Feedback to candidate:

The candidates overall performance was: Satisfactory Not Satisfactory

Assessor signature: Date:

Extension question

Procedure question

Contingency question


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A portfolio is a collection of evidence that may be

presented to an assessor to prove your

competence at a job or task.


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Training results / certificates

Training workbooks

References from colleagues / employers

Job descriptions / work experience Photos / videos

Work journal / diary

Awards

Work samples - menus, letters, memos, budgets


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Candidate name:

Competency standards: TVET Trainer Standards]

Unit[s] of competency: Use personal computing skills

The evidence provided by the candidate is:

valid authentic sufficient current recent consistent

The contents of the portfolio provided satisfactory evidence that the candidate: Item no[s]

operated computer equipment and peripherals

performed basic computer operations to access and retrieve data

selected and opened correct software application

used basic software applications to create new files and documents

used basic functions of a WWW-browser to locate information

established information requirements for Internet search

launched browser and loads search engine

entered appropriate search criteria / or URL of site

followed relevant links to locate required information

bookmarked useful pages are as required

knew and applied basic ergonomics of keyboard and computer use

knows types of computers and basic features of different operating system

identified main parts of a computer

knows about storage devices and basic categories of memory

knows relevant types of software

knows and applies suitable file naming conventions

knows and applies general security, viruses, privacy legislation and copyright

applied literacy skills to identify work requirements and to comprehend basic documentsand interpret basic user manuals

identified lines of communication, requested advice, effectively question, followed

instructions and received feedback solved routine problems associated with computer use

Rules of evidence

Evidencerequirements

Number of item in

candidate portfolio


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Evidence provided by person who has firsthand information on candidate performance

Often supplied by person in authority

Useful for verifying assessor observation

Useful in assessing consistency of candidateperformance


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Candidate name:

Name of third party: Contact no.

Position:

employer supervisor colleague otherRelationship withcandidate: Please specify ________________________________________________

Please do not complete the form if you are a relative, close friend or have a conflict of interest]

Dates the candidate worked with you From: To:

Competency standards: TVET Trainer

Unit of competency: Use personal computer skills

The candidate is being assessed against the assessment competency standards. We are seeking yoursupport in the judgement of this candidates competence. Please answer these questions honestly as a

record of the candidates performance while working with you. Thank you for your time.

Comments regarding candidate performance and experience

I can verify the candidates ability to:(tick the correct response]

Yes No

operate computer equipment and peripherals

perform basic computer operations to access and retrieve data

select and open correct software application

use basic software applications to create new files and documents use basic functions of a WWW-browser to locate information

Evidencerequirements

Third party details


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Select the unit Read the unit Identify the

required evidence

Identify theevidence gatheringmethod

Complete theEvidence Plan

Select theappropriatetemplate

Complete the

template Check the evidencegathering toolsagainst theEvidence Plan and

unit of competency Check the tool with

another assessor


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Assessment toolswill only bedeveloped for each

unit of

competency Evidence for tool

and common unitsmay be gathered

using the tools forthe Core units.

Record additionalevidencerequirements onEvidence Plan for

core units Record name of

tool / common unitfor which evidence

is collected on theEvidence Plan forCore unit


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Select a Core unit of competency

Select the Evidence Plan template

List the evidence requirements for the unit ofcompetency

Identify the method that will be used to collectthe required evidence

Complete the Evidence Plan template Report back to the whole group


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Review the Evidence Plan developed in Task 1 Select the correct templates for the assessment

tools you will develop

Construct the assessment tools Check the evidence gathering tools against the

Evidence Plan and unit of competency Complete the Evidence Plan templates

Report back to the whole group

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