Assessor Guide [PDF] - Competenz

The Privacy Act 1993
The Privacy Act is primarily concerned with good personal information handling practices.
Things you must do include:
Let the candidate know why the information is being collected.
Only collect information that is relevant to the candidate and their assessment(s).
Inform the candidate of where their assessment information will be stored, and
how they can access this information.
Keep assessment information in a secure place.
Seek permission from the candidate before sharing any of their assessment
information with others.
The candidate‟s assessment information will only be shared with authorised
parties. This may include the candidate‟s employer, supervisor, training
providers, and Competenz.
The Health & Safety in Employment (HSE) Act 1992
When preparing for and carrying out assessments in the workplace (e.g. on-the-job
observations), the assessor must meet their responsibilities under the HSE Act. That is, to
take all practicable steps to keep the candidate, themselves and others safe.
This may include ensuring:
The work area is free from hazards.
Equipment is used safely and correctly.
All safety equipment is available and worn.
The person being assessed has been suitably trained in use of safety
equipment.
All emergency exits are identified.
That company and worksite policies and procedures are identified and followed
during the assessment.
It is common that unit standards require assessment of candidates to be conducted in
potentially hazardous situations or doing potentially hazardous tasks. Identification of
hazards and implementation of safe work practices is often a part of what needs to be
observed. The assessor must allow the candidate the opportunity to demonstrate these
skills for as long as it is safe to do so, but must be prepared to step in to ensure the
candidate does not harm themselves or others.
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