1. Topic 4: Developing assessment instruments TAEASS401A Plan assessment activities and processes © 2010 Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council Ltd Participant Workbook pages 69 to 80

2. At the end of this session, you should know how to: develop or modify simple assessment instruments to implement selected methods of assessment plan for recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) © 2010 Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council Ltd

3. Assessment tools The instruments and procedures used to gather and interpret evidence of competency. instrument – specific questions or activity used to assess competence by the assessment method selected procedures – information or instructions given to candidate and assessor about how assessment is to be conducted and recorded. © 2010 Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council Ltd Participant Workbook page 69

4. Assessment instruments include: © 2010 Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council Ltd Participant Workbook page 70

5. Review assessment instruments © 2010 Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council Ltd Does the instrument: Check out ISC’s for sample assessment instruments Participant Workbook page 72

6. Modifying assessment instruments Modifying assessment methods, tools and instruments to cater for specific characteristics of candidates, and making reasonable adjustments, will ensure assessment is carried out fairly and flexibly. Special needs include: © 2010 Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council Ltd Participant Workbook page 74

7. Recognition of prior learning Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is competency assessment that is conducted: because a candidate believes he or she is already competent competence gained through current and previous work experience, life experience or other forms of education and training. Usually occurs before an individual commences a course. © 2010 Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council Ltd Participant Workbook page 78

8. Planning RPL assessment Choose assessment methods and instruments, for example: self-assessment portfolio of evidence discussion with candidate other forms of assessment. © 2010 Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council Ltd

9. Guidance material for RPL © 2010 Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council Ltd Participant Workbook page 80

10. Guidance for portfolio © 2010 Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council Ltd

11. The next step You should now: begin Assessment Task 2. © 2010 Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council Ltd