Instructions for Recording Competency Specifications for Recording Competency The following specifications apply to the preparation of Evidence Gathering Plans: A Competency Recording Sheet must be prepared for each candidate to ensure and demonstrate all Performance Criteria and Competency Elements are appropriately assessed. This Sheet indicates how the Assessor will gather evidence during their assessment of each candidate This Competency Recording Sheet is located at the end of the Assessment Plan It is the overriding document to record competency The Assessor may vary the Competency Recording to accommodate practical and individual candidate and/or workplace needs Assessor must place a tick () in the ‘Assessment Method’ columns to identify the methods of assessment to be used for each candidate Multiple Competency Elements/Performance Criteria may be assessed at the one time, where appropriate The assessor and participant should sign and date the Competency Recording Sheet, when all forms of evidence and assessment have been completed The assessor may provide and feedback or clarify questions which the participant may have in regards to the assessment grade or findings All documents used to capture evidence must be retained, and attached to the Competency Recording Sheet for each candidate for each Competency Unit. Instructions for Different Assessment Methods Specifications for Work Project Assessment These guidelines concern the use of work projects. The work projects identified in the Training Manuals involve a range of tasks, to be performed at the discretion of the Assessor. Work project tasks can be completed through any form of assessment as identified in the Trainer and Trainee Manuals and stated at the start of this section. Assessors should follow these guidelines: Review the Work Projects at the end of each ‘Element of Competency’ in the Trainee Manual to ensure you understand the content and what is expected Prepare sufficient resources for the completion of work activities including: Time – whether in scheduled delivery or suggested time participants to spend outside of class hours Resources – this may involve technical equipment, computer, internet access, stationery and other supplementary materials and documents Prepare assessment location (if done in class) making it conducive to assessment Explain Work Projects assessment to candidate, at the of each Element of Competency. This ensures that participants are aware of what is expected and can collate information as delivery takes place
Place a tick () in the column to reflect evidence obtained to determine Competency of the student for each Performance Criteria. Element & Performance Criteria Observation of skills 3rd Party Statement Oral Questions Written Questions Work Projects Element 1: Identify markets Identify characteristics of different markets Identify community markets Identify different market trends Element 2: Create meals for specific markets Create meals to meet market needs Create to meet customers’ satisfaction Create meals within a budget Organise requirements/preferences Identify resources required for meals Candidate signature: Date: Assessor signature: Date: