Group projects Recognition of Prior Learning. Whilst is no specific instruction or evidence collection documents for all the alternative assessment methods, assessors can record competency in the ‘Other’ section within the ‘Competency Recording Sheet’. Selection of assessment methods Each assessor will determine the combination of Assessment Methods to be used to determine Competency for each Competency Unit on a student by student basis. ‘Sufficient’ evidence to support the ‘Pass Competent’/’Not Yet Competent’ decision must be captured. In practice this means a minimum of 2 – 3 Assessment Methods for each candidate for each Competency Element is suggested. At least one method should provide evidence of practical demonstration of competence. The following assessment methods deemed to provide evidence of practical demonstration of competence include: Practical Work Projects Third Party Statement Observation Checklist. Assessing competency Competency assessment does not award grades, but simply identifies if the participant has the knowledge, skills and attitudes to undertake the required task to the specified standard. Therefore, when assessing competency, an assessor has two possible results that can be awarded: ‘Pass Competent’ (PC) ‘Not Yet Competent’ (NYC). Pass Competent (PC) If the participant is able to successfully answer or demonstrate what is required, to the expected standards of the performance criteria, they will be deemed as ‘Pass Competent’ (PC). The assessor will award a ‘Pass Competent’ (PC) if they feel the participant has the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes in all assessment tasks for a unit. Not Yet Competent’ (NYC) If the participant is unable to answer or demonstrate competency to the desired standard, they will be deemed to be ‘Not Yet Competent’ (NYC). This does not mean the participant will need to complete all the assessment tasks again. The focus will be on the specific assessment tasks that were not performed to the expected standards. The participant may be required to: a) Undertake further training or instruction b) Undertake the assessment task again until they are deemed to be ‘Pass Competent’.
How can you demonstrate trust, support and respect for others in your team? Answer ‘True’ or ‘False’ to the following statement: Trust is very important in providing support. True False Answer ‘True’ or to the following statement: Privacy should not exist in a workplace. If someone has a problem, it should be discussed in the open. True What are two ways you can ensure a colleague’s privacy? Answer ‘True’ or ‘False’ to the following statement: Being able to share experiences and frustrations with someone is a good way of providing and receiving support. True False When sharing experiences, it may be good to involve other people. Provide an example of when you would involve another person and what information they could contribute.
On many occasions people need the assistance of others because: They don’t know how to do it They don’t have the time Others are better equipped to do it They need more than one person to do it. What are two people who may require support from others? The people who need assistance will commonly include: Colleagues People from but related, departments Managers and supervisors. What are two types of support that can be provided? Provide an example of each. Physical support – skill sets and actual physical help whether it be lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling Intellectual support – frameworks, documents, knowledge and advice Financial support – money needed to be able to undertake an activity Infrastructural support – physical items including buildings, equipment, furnishing, fittings and fixtures Resources support – food, beverages, uniforms, stationary and other supplies Mentoring – advice and guidance Answer ‘True’ or ‘False’ to the following statement: Different types of support are required for different situations. The answer is true. Interpersonal skills are important when providing support. Please identify three types of interpersonal skills. A genuine service ethic Patience Excellent communication skills A sense of humour The ongoing need to be polite and courteous Warmth and empathetic Knowing when to back off and allow people to help themselves Being yourself