Trainers may require learners to undertake research activities, including online research, to gather information or further understanding about a specific subject area. Competency Based Assessment (CBA) Principle of Competency Based Assessment Competency based assessment is aimed at compiling a list of evidence that shows that a person is competent in a particular unit of competency. Competencies are gained through a multitude of ways including: Training and development programs Formal education Life experience Apprenticeships On-the-job experience Self-help programs. All of these together contribute to job competence in a person. Ultimately, assessors and participants work together, through the ‘collection of evidence’ in determining overall competence. This evidence can be collected: Using different formats Using different people Collected over a period of time. The assessor who is ideally someone with considerable experience in the area being assessed, reviews the evidence and verifies the person as being competent or not. Flexibility in Assessment Whilst allocated assessment tools have been identified for this subject, all attempts are made to determine competency and suitable alternate assessment tools may be used, according to the requirements of the participant. The assessment needs to be equitable for all participants, taking into account their cultural and linguistic needs. Competency must be proven regardless of: Language Delivery Method Assessment Method. Assessment Objectives The assessment used for subjects are designed to determine competency against the ‘elements of competency’ and their associated ‘performance criteria’. The assessment tools are used to identify sufficient: Knowledge, including underpinning knowledge Skills
Slide Slide No Trainer Class Activity – Group activity Get audience to list different categories and sub-categories for different positions in different hospitality departments. Slide Slide No Trainer Notes Activity – Group activity Get audience to list different categories for different positions in different hospitality departments. Slide Slide No Trainer Notes Class Activity – Discussion Discuss this procedure. Slide No Trainer Notes Activity – Discussion
Slide No Trainer Notes Class Activity – Discussion Why is a file out book important? What other information should be recorded in it? Who should have control of this book? Slide Slide No Trainer Notes Class Activity – Discussion Why is a file out card important? What other information should be recorded in it? Who should have control of this book? Slide Slide No Trainer Notes Activity – Discussion Discuss benefits. Slide No Trainer Class Activity – Discussion Discuss these regular movements Who normally makes them? What is involved?
Slide Slide No Trainer Notes Activity – Discussion How can you maintain, modify and update information? Slide Slide No Trainer Class Activity – Discussion What other legal information needs to be retained and maintained? Slide Slide No Trainer Notes Class Activity – Discussion What operational reports need to be retained and maintained? Slide Slide No Trainer Notes Activity – Discussion would these different techniques be appropriate?