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If you want to gain a certificate in Training and Assessment in Sydney, then this course is for you.

The course provides people who are assessing in the workplace with the techniques to plan and organise assessment as well as how to appropriately conduct assessments in a competency based assessment environment. You will also learn how to design assessment tools and participate in an effective validation process.

This course contains the following units of competency:

• TAAASS401A Plan and organise assessment
• TAAASS402A Assess competence
• TAAASS403A Develop assessment tools
• TAAASS404A Participate in assessment validation

A recognition pathway is also an option for people with experience. If this is of interest to you please contact Ann Brady on (02) 8752 7533 for more information or see www.course.com.au/course/BSRP1.

Please Note: In order to successfully complete this qualification you will need to deliver training for a group of learners in your workplace. If you are not currently employed as a trainer we will ask you to either volunteer your services to a community organisation OR we will provide a simulated workplace on your behalf. For information about workplace simulation please go to www.course.com.au/course/bswt8 or www.course.com.au/course/bswt9

Agenda

During this course the intention is that the following topics will be covered, but not necessarily in the order given. Due to the variable nature of Adult Education classes, parts of the curriculum may be adapted to suit the needs of the class.

Content:

• Your assessment experiences
• What is competency based assessment
• Planning the assessment process
• The principles of assessment
• What is evidence
• Organising the assessment
• The right assessment environment
• What is an assessment method
• Assessment tools
• Developing assessment materials
• Assessment briefing and trialling
• Validation
• Conducting assessment
• Documentation
• Review assessment
• Conducing assessment simulation
• Validating assessment simulation

Objectives

The intended Learning Outcomes for this course are as follows.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Explain the competency based assessment approach
• Analyse and discuss the principles underlying the assessment process
• Describe the steps involved in planning the assessment process
• Select appropriate assessment methods and give reasons for selection
• Design an assessment tool for either a training program or for use in the workplace
• Explain the assessment process to a candidate and conduct an assessment

Other Information

The next dates for this module are as follows:

• Tuesday 17th March
• Wednesday 18th March
• Tuesday 31st March

Please download the TAA Course Outlines which you will find at the bottom of this page.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to attend any day within this module please contact Customer Service on 8752 7555 at least five days before the course start date who will transfer you to the following term.

Please contact Ann Brady on 8752 7533 if you have any questions.

Design & Technology Ctr, cnr Gordon St & Victoria Rd, Rozelle. If driving, no left turn into Gordon St, so turn left into Lilyfield Rd, then first right into Gordon St.

PLS NOTE: All classes need a minimum number of students to go ahead. If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled and you will be informed. ***Please be aware that you maybe be informed of a cancellation &/or change via SMS or E-mail.

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