Continuing from my blog yesterday, here are the last 6 core units for the Cert IV in TAA:
TAAASS402C- Assess competence
This unit addresses the competence of conducting competency assessment in accordance with a developed assessment plan. It includes assessment for recognition of prior learning (RPL) or as part of a learning and assessment pathway. The critical focus of this unit is on interpreting the collected evidence and making a judgement of competence against the specified competency standards by applying the principles of assessment and rules of evidence. This unit also covers demonstration of the professional relationship between assessor and candidate/s and the skills needed to support this relationship.
TAAASS403B- Develop assessment tools
An assessment tool is used to guide the collection of quality evidence in the assessment process. It includes the instruments for collecting evidence, based on the selected assessment methods and the procedures to be followed in conducting the assessment. The development of effective and relevant assessment tools requires interpreting the benchmarks for assessment to determine the evidence needed to demonstrate competency. It also involves analysing the assessment context to ensure the tools will be appropriate and relevant, identifying or confirming assessment methods which most effectively address the evidence requirements, then designing and developing the assessment tool documentation. The availability of well-designed assessment tools is essential for assessment.
TAAASS404B- Participate in assessment validation
Validation is a process involving assessors working in collaboration to review, compare and evaluate their assessment process and their assessment outcomes in relation to the same unit/s of competency. This includes validating assessment methods/tools, the evidence that was collected using these assessment methods/tools and the interpretation of that evidence to make a judgement of competence. This unit focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to participate in assessment validation
TAADEL401B- Plan and organize group- based delivery
This unit involves developing a delivery plan that is used by the trainer/facilitator to guide and manage delivery to a group. It encompasses interpreting the learning environment and delivery requirements for the identified group of learners, developing session plans, and preparing and organising the resources required. The delivery plan is based on a documented learning program and provides a context specific plan for implementation. Throughout this unit the 'learner' refers to the individuals in the group being trained/participating in a learning process; not the candidate undertaking this unit.
TAADEL403B- Facilitate individual learning
Learning facilitation relationships may take a number of forms including structured/semi-structured activities and formal/informal agreements. They may be independent of or part of a broad learning and delivery strategy. Establishing an appropriate mutual relationship is critical, and the communication and interpersonal skills of the trainer/facilitator are paramount in creating the necessary preconditions for individual learning facilitation to be effective. Two major techniques to facilitate individual learning are derived from mentoring and coaching methodologies. Other similar instructional techniques may also be appropriate, such as tutoring. The trainer/facilitator may use these techniques with one learner or with individual learners in a small group context. Individual learning/facilitation relationships may be used to help an individual or individuals meet personal or job goals, learn new skills/knowledge or develop new learning/work behaviours. The role of the trainer/facilitator using these techniques is to advise, guide, support and respond to the needs of the individual learner.
TAADEL404B- Facilitate work- based learning
Learning through work is an ongoing and everyday reality of being in work. However, the effectiveness of that learning can be shaped by interventions and actions that modify, direct and provide support to the workplace learner. This guided learning ensures a planned approach to learning through work activities, effective strategies to support the learning and appropriate monitoring and safeguards. This unit addresses the processes, skills and knowledge involved in using the work process and the work environment as the basis for learning in the workplace.
