Assessor Guide [PDF] - Competenz

Special Notes
When assessing, it is important that you are aware of all the special notes that exist within
the unit standards you are assessing against. When using Competenz assessment tools,
these have been taken into account in the design and are listed in the assessment
requirements section of the Model Answers.
These special notes provide further guidance, boundaries and references for the standard,
and often include:
Moderation
“In accordance with organisational procedures” (or the like)
This is commercial competency. The candidate must prove that they can
perform to the criteria set in the standard, repeatedly and consistently AND in
accordance with organisational procedures and/or all work practices.
“Legislation relevant to this unit standard”
Any legislation relevant to a unit standard will be spelt out in the special notes
section. It is important you are familiar with all of the legislation listed, and its
relevance to the criteria in the standard.
Codes of Practice
Manufacturer‟s Specifications
Moderation requests from Competenz Quality Assurance must be complied with.
Designing Your Own Assessment Tools
In some cases Competenz‟s pre-approved assessment tools may not be available.
Assessors wishing to design their own assessment tools are encouraged to observe the
criteria in unit standard 11552 – Design Assessment.
The range of valid assessment tools which may be used include:
Observation of natural events in a workplace.
Simulations.
Skills tests.
Examination of products.
Processes for attestations.
Written or oral tests.
Key Point
All assessment tools must be pre-moderated before use.
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