Select 3 legislative and regulatory requirements that the validation team need to meet.

Select all that apply:

They are experienced in the RTOs (Registered Training Organisation) organisational policies and procedures

They collectively have vocational competencies and current industry skills relevant to the assessment being validated

They are industry representative activity working on product development

They hold current knowledge and skills in vocational teaching and learning

They are not directly involved in the instance of delivery and assessment of the training product being validated

Question2

Read the statements related to the legislative and regulatory obligations of assessors undertaking validation. Read the statements carefully and indicate True or False.

They communicate and liaise with students and trainers and provide feedback on assessment conditions	Answer 1Choose...FalseTrue
They access and interpret the competency standard and evidence requirements	Answer 2Choose...FalseTrue
They need to ensure the assessments are quick and easy for assessors to mark	Answer 3Choose...FalseTrue
They adhere to the requirements of the RTO's assessment system	Answer 4Choose...FalseTrue
They review findings and outcomes and contribute to the finalised validation documentation	Answer 5Choose...FalseTrue

Question3

What are 3 regulatory record keeping requirements for assessment validation?

Select all that apply:

Validation outcomes are only retained where improvements are recommended

Validators can choose which assessment events to validate from the unit assignment in the schedule and record this in the system

Each product is validated at least once every 5 years, with at least 50% of products validated within the first 3 years of each 5 year cycle

A validation records management system that includes evidence of the schedule, validators, tools used, outcomes and recommended improvements

A statistically valid sample of completed assessments are to be validated

Question4

Match the description with the correct term used when describing the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence.

Where appropriate, reasonable adjustments are applied to consider individual student's needs	Answer 1Choose...ReliabilitySufficientAuthenticFairnessValidity
The assessment is based on evidence that a student could demonstrate these skills and knowledge in other similar situations	Answer 2Choose...ReliabilitySufficientAuthenticFairnessValidity
The evidence covers a wide range of relevant aspects and provides a holistic representation of the assessed capabilities	Answer 3Choose...ReliabilitySufficientAuthenticFairnessValidity
Ensures the assessment tools consistently produce similar results when used repeatedly or by different assessors	Answer 4Choose...ReliabilitySufficientAuthenticFairnessValidity
The evidence demonstrates the individual's work or performance is their own and has not been tampered with or misrepresented	Answer 5Choose...ReliabilitySufficientAuthenticFairnessValidity

Question5

Select 6 key aspects of a quality validation process.

Select all that apply:

To review training packages and lesson plan content

To consider if assessment tools address the purpose and context of assessment requirements

To review of training facilities to ensure sufficient resources are available to support lesson delivery

To outline the steps for completing the pre and post validation processes

To includes pre-and post-validation tool (or templates and reports)

To ensure ethics, privacy, and confidentiality are maintained

To validate the same units each year for continuous improvement

To validate before and after assessment

To assess whether assessment tools have successfully generated the intended evidence

Question6

Match the dimension of competency description with the correct dimension.

The ability to respond to irregularities and break downs in routine situations	Answer 1Choose...Job or role environment skillsTask management skillsContingency management skillsTask skills
The ability to complete individual jobs within a vocational context	Answer 2Choose...Job or role environment skillsTask management skillsContingency management skillsTask skills
The ability to prioritise tasks, integrate, plan and organise according to a benchmark	Answer 3Choose...Job or role environment skillsTask management skillsContingency management skillsTask skills
The ability to meet performance standards and workplace expectations	Answer 4Choose...Job or role environment skillsTask management skillsContingency management skillsTask skills

Question7

Select 4 ways that the dimensions of competency guide assessment practice?

Select all that apply:

Validation of assessments includes a review of the dimensions

They are built into assessment events

They are added on to assessment events after design to ensure full coverage

They may be observed in skills events

Depending upon the unit of competency only some dimensions need to be covered in assessment

There may be questions in knowledge events to cover some dimensions

Question8

Complete the sentences below by choosing pre (validation of assessment tools before use) or post (validation of assessment after use).

PostPre validation occurs with evidence generated by candidates.

In prepost validation we are reviewing assessment judgements.

Validation that reviews only the assessment tool and process is postpre validation.

A postpre validation occurs as a part of the assessment tool development process.

Question9

Select 4 attributes of the evidence that should be gathered by an RTOs assessment system?

Select all that apply:

The principles of assessment underpin the evidence collection process

It may include processes for managing evidence from third parties

The dimensions of competency are only applied to skills events

It cannot include evidence from third parties

Rules for the use of evidence gathered by other parties are included

The rules of evidence are explicit in the assessment system

Question10

Select 3 processes that can be used for analysing nationally recognised training products to identify evidence requirements?

Select all that apply:

Read the unit application and companion volume implementation guide for context

Review the assessment requirements only

Check the mapping information

Map unit components to assessment events in draft

Read the unit or competency and assessment requirements

Question11

Match the description with the term used to describe parts of assessment tools and systems relevant to assessment validation.

Clarifies the target group and purpose of the assessment	Answer 1Choose...Assessment tasksAssessment conditionsContextMapping
Any restrictions or special circumstances that apply to how the assessments will be administered	Answer 2Choose...Assessment tasksAssessment conditionsContextMapping
Confirms an assessment can effectively collect all the evidence across the unit of competency or clustered units of competency. It allocates unit components to assessment events	Answer 3Choose...Assessment tasksAssessment conditionsContextMapping
Outlines what the candidate needs to do to demonstrate competency	Answer 4Choose...Assessment tasksAssessment conditionsContextMapping

Question12

Match the description to the assessment method.

Skills gathered in the workplace or where third-party competency evidence is required. Evidence such as a work report from an external industry employer.	Answer 1Choose...QuestioningEvidence from other partiesProduct-based methodsDirect observation
Structured assessment tasks with application of skills and knowledge. Evidence gathered includes reports, work samples or presentation, role plays or logbooks.	Answer 2Choose...QuestioningEvidence from other partiesProduct-based methodsDirect observation
Generally, knowledge-based evidence. Evidence gathered includes including interviews, questionnaires, or case studies.	Answer 3Choose...QuestioningEvidence from other partiesProduct-based methodsDirect observation
Either in the workplace or simulated off-the-job situation the assessor can view the student completing the assessment. Evidence gathered includes observation checklist, video, live streaming or photo.	Answer 4Choose...QuestioningEvidence from other partiesProduct-based methodsDirect observation

Question13

Select 8 documents that are required for a post-validation activity?

Select all that apply:

Unit assessment guide

Trainer's resume outlining industry experience

Student unit result summaries

Training and assessment strategy (TAS)

Unit of competency(s) from training package

Mapping

Assessment instrument(s)

Marking guide(s)

Statistically valid sample of completed student assessments

Organisational requirements

Student employment history

Question14

Select 6 components that should be included in an RTO's assessment policies and procedures?

Select all that apply:

Assessment process (including validation)

Assessment principles

Assessment Integrity and security

Details of industry representatives

Appeals and feedback

Quality assurance

Complaints procedure

Planning industry guest visits to ensure training relevance

Assessment design

Question15

Select 3 statements that describe the requirements for participating in assessment validation activities.

Select all that apply:

Industry representatives can be involved to provide current industry expertise.

Only team members with TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set or its successor or TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its successor can be involved in validation.

The lead validator can be the trainer or assessor directly involved in the instance of assessment being validate.

One or more people can be involved in validation; however, they must collectively meet a set of requirements in clause 1.11 of the Standards for RTOs.

Internal and external people can contribute to the validation process to provide a combination of expertise