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Handout “K1” to Accompany PROJECT 3.2 Part A - RPL

Plan and Conduct an RPL Assessment (First read the instructions on Pg 101 – 102 of the Workbook)

Step 1

Develop and document an Assessment Plan based on the Learning Program Plan you developed in Project 1.1 (Unit 1).

Use the Template provided on Pg 2 and 3 of this handout or use Pg 146 and 147 in the

Workbook.

Refer to the Sample Assessment Plan on Pg 77 of the Participant Manual as a guide

Step 2

Develop or modify an Assessment Instrument to support the Assessment Plan developed in

Step 1.

Use the Template provided on Pg 4 of this handout or use Pg 154 in the Workbook.

Refer to the sample Assessment Instruments on Pg 102 of the Participant Manual.

Step 3

Develop a Competency Map/Matrix; use Pg 3 of this handout. See sample on Pg 72 of Manual.

Step 4

Conduct the RPL evidence gathering assessment role-play in pairs.

The person taking the role of the assessor must provide the documentation to the

candidate for the role- play.

Assessor The assessor conducts an evidence gathering assessment using the assessment

instrument developed in step 2.

Read and follow the “steps to take “ on Pg 102

Place your name in the “Assessor name” area on Pg 2, 4, 5, and 6

Conduct the assessment using the assessment instrument

complete paperwork and get signatures from candidate

Complete “Record of Assessment Results” form on Pg 5

Give Candidate Pg 6 and request to complete “Feedback Form”

Collect completed documentation from candidate

Change roles and repeat role-play.

Candidate Candidate to role-play assessment process with assessor:

Sign assessment paperwork where needed

Complete the “Assessment Feedback Form” Pg 6 and return to assessor

Change roles and repeat role-play.

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Assessment plan (RPL assessment)

RTO

Date prepared

Candidate

Assessor

Competency standard/s

Process undertaken to determine evidence required (tick appropriate box)

Meeting between assessor and candidate

Other describe:

Evidence to be submitted by candidate

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How RPL evidence will be presented (tick appropriate box):

as a written portfolio

in an RPL interview anticipated duration: _______ hours

Practical assessment

Other:

Assessment date/s

Assessment location

Venue requirements

Documentation required

RPL Evidence competency map Item # 53

Program title

Unit/s of competency

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Evidence

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Unit code and title:

1 Critical Aspects of Evidence 1:

2 Critical Aspects of Evidence 2:

3 Critical Aspects of Evidence 3:

4 Critical Aspects of Evidence 4:

5 Critical Aspects of Evidence 5:

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Assessment instrument template: RPL evidence plan and assessment checklist

RTO

Date of RPL

Candidate

Assessor

Competency standard/s

Process undertaken to determine evidence required (tick appropriate box)

Meeting between assessor and candidate RPL guide used Other

Evidence required

Assessor to tick ( ) correct column when reviewing evidence S NYS

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Reviewing the evidence (assessor to complete): Did the evidence provided

fully address the requirements of the competency standard assessed? yes no

of time yes no

Overall Result (assessor to complete and candidate to sign when completed)

Competent Not yet competent

Assessor signature: date:

Candidate signature: date:

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Record of assessment results

RTO

Candidate name

Assessor name

Competency standard

Assessment pathway Training & assessment RPL

Assessment date/s

Assessment location/s

Assessment attempt First attempt Second Third

Results for each element C NYC

Element 1:

Element 2:

Element 3:

Overall Result

Competent Not yet competent Resubmit (more evidence needed)

Assessor comments/details of action plan (if applicable)

Assessment decision and action plan accepted by candidate?

Yes No—the candidate will appeal the assessment decision.

Assessor signature: date:

Candidate signature: date:

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Assessment feedback form

RTO

Candidate name

Assessor name

Competency standard

Assessment pathway Training & assessment RPL

Assessment date/s

Assessment location/s

Instructions for the candidate

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1. Did the assessor clarify the assessment process with you before the assessment began?

2. Were assessment documents clear and helpful?

3. Did your assessment experience match expectations?

4. Did the assessor support you both during your preparation and throughout the assessment?

5. Do you think the assessment was appropriate for the competencies assessed?

6. Do you feel that the assessor made a fair assessment decision?

7. Did you receive specific, useful feedback about your performance?

8. Did you and the assessor discuss what will happen after the assessment?

9. Was the assessment environment comfortable and suitable?

Overall, how would you rate:

10. The assessment process

11. The assessment materials and documentation

12. The assessor

13. (if applicable) assistance provided by other RTO staff.