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Session 2
Gathering quality evidence

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Evidence
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Material collected which, when matched


against the specifications in the competency
standards, provides proof of competency
achievement.

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Assessment methods
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Method Example
Direct observation Real work/real time activities at the
workplace
Questioning Written questions/interviews/verbal
questioning
Demonstration Work activities in a simulated workplace
environment
Portfolios Collection of work samples by the
candidate
Journal/log book

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Evidence gathering tools
Evidence gathering tools are the actual
instruments that the assessor uses to collect
evidence. Such as:
observation checklist
question list
demonstration of a work activity
written test
interview

TESDA
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
Used to guide the collection of quality evidence in
the assessment process

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Assessment tools contain:
The instruments to be used for gathering evidence
such as:
A profile of acceptable performance measures
Templates/proformas
Specific questions or activities
Evidence/observation checklists
Checklists for the evaluation of work samples
Candidate self-assessment materials

TESDA
Assessment tools contain
The procedures, information and instructions for
the assessor/candidate relating to the use of
assessment instruments and the conditions for
assessment

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Evidence Plan
Planning tool
First stage in developing an evidence gathering
tool
List of the evidence that the assessor must gather
when conducting the assessment of a particular
unit of competency
EVIDENCE PLAN
Unit : CONDUCT COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT

Ways in which evidence will be Demo Writte


collected: w/ n
oral report
questi
The evidence must show that the oning
candidate...
Identifies and organizes activities in X X
the workplace, training center or
assessment center
Obtains, checks and arranges X X
resources required for assessment
Evaluates gathered evidence and X X
makes sound decision*
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TESDA outcomes*
Stages in preparing an evidence plan

Select unit of competency


Read full unit of competency
Identify evidence requirements
elements and performance criteria
dimensions of competence
underpinning skills and knowledge
critical aspects of competence
Develop a list of evidence requirements
Identify best ways of collecting evidence
Document evidence plan
Rules of Evidence
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Valid
Current

Sufficient

Authentic

Consistent

Recent

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Principles of competency-based assessment
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Validity
Reliability

Flexibility

Fairness

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Characteristics of quality evidence
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Encompass the performance criteria to


demonstrate achievement of the
outcomes (elements)
Reflect the skills, knowledge and attitudes
defined in the relevant unit of competency
Show application of skills in the context
described in the Range

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Characteristics
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Demonstrate competence over a period of


time
Demonstrate repeatable competence

Be the work of the candidate

Be able to be verified

Demonstrate current skills/knowledge of

the candidate

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Requirements for the collection of quality evidence

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Assessment must address the scope of the


unit and reflect all components of the unit

A range of appropriate assessment


methods/evidence gathering techniques is
used to determine competency

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Requirements

Evidence must be gathered in the workplace


or simulated workplace

Evidence collected must relate to a number


of performances assessed at different points
in time

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Requirements

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Assessment meets the rules of evidence

A judgment of competence should only be


made when the assessor is confident that
the required outcomes of the unit have been
achieved and that consistent performance
has been demonstrated

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