University RPL Assessment Plan and Instruments for BSBITU112

This document presents a comprehensive RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) assessment plan for the BSBITU112 unit, focusing on developing keyboard skills. The plan outlines the purpose of the assessment, target group, context, and specific needs of the individual. It details the suggested RPL evidence, how it will be used, and the elements addressed. The document includes assessment instructions for the candidate, covering safety considerations, resources, and resubmission policies. It provides an evidence collation tool, interview questions, and instruments created to support the plan. A quality review checklist is also included to ensure the assessment tool meets the required standards. This project is a part of Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

RPL ASSESSMENT PLAN
Unit name and code BSBITU112 Develop keyboard skills
Purpose of the assessment This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop
basic keyboard skills (across multiple devices/keyboard types)
using touch typing techniques in a broad range of settings.
It applies to individuals who perform a range of mainly routine
tasks and generally work under direct supervision using limited
practical skills and fundamental knowledge.
Target group Teachers with prior skills in assessing in VET
Context of assessment RPL
Specific needs of the individual
being assessed
Nil requirements
Personnel involved in the
assessment process
Rachel Fox
RPL assessment information and evidence requirements
Suggested RPL evidence to be
supplied How it will be used
Element this may
addresses
i.e. Third-party report
i.e. student will provide a third-party
report that supports their claim that they
have used a computer to develop a
spreadsheet
Element 1
Reference for the current employer i.e. student are entitled to provide 1,2 and 4

references which supports their claim
that they have developed assessment
instruments as well as tools for tools of
competency in a wide range of context.
Verbal Questions at RPL interview Questions will be verbally asked for
gaining underpinning knowledge in
some areas of assessment tool
development.
Knowledge and 1,3
Assessment arrangements
Timeline for assessment – when
will each item be assessed?
The result will be provided 2 weeks after the interview
Privacy/confidentiality issues that
may impact on evidence portfolio
submitted?
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to
this unit at the time of publication.
No issues associated with the confidentiality of the student have
been noted.
Where will assessment outcomes be
recorded?
In the record system of the school
I have been fully briefed in this assessment plan and agree on the details of the planned assessment
RPL Candidate Name: Date:
Signature of RPL’s Candidate: Date:

Step 2 - Assessment Instructions and Instruments
You are required to develop a complete assessment tool for the unit of competency indicated in the
assessment plan you have developed in the previous step.
Templates for the assessment tasks and methods are included for your use if you wish. Note you are
required to use a range of these throughout your assessment plans (x2).
Delete any templates you don’t use. Create your own or use any other templates as you wish.
You must create at least one of your own assessment instruments per assessment plan. Other
existing instruments can be used if suitable (acknowledge the source) and must be contextualised to
suit your assessment plan/context.

RPL Assessment Task Instructions Template
RPL ASSESSMENT TASK INSTRUCTIONS
Candidate name
Unit code and title BSBITU112 Develop keyboard skills
Purpose of assessment This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop basic
keyboard skills (across multiple devices/keyboard types) using touch
typing techniques in a broad range of settings.
It applies to individuals who perform a range of mainly routine tasks and
generally work under direct supervision using limited practical skills and
fundamental knowledge.
Context of assessment RPL
Advice and instructions to students as to how to use this RPL tool kit
For this unit, students are required to submit documentation as well as evidence which has the potential to
meet the requirements of each element in the unit along with satisfying the specific performance evidence
needs. Students are requested to provide us with as much evidence possible in order to support your claim
for the RPL.

 Safety considerations
All the students will be assessed during the time of the assessment by the assessor.
All the students will be warned about any kinds of hazards present in the room during the time of
interview or assessment.
 Resources required for assessment
PC
Word Document
 What needs to be submitted?
An word document
Verbal interviews
 Resubmission
In case any student is able to gain satisfactory marks after his or her 1st completed submission, he/she will
be provided with a second chance of resubmission. However, this time they have to work only on the
questions they have not gained satisfactory marks.
Reasonable adjustments (assessor to indicate):
Students are encouraged to contact their trainer prior to attempting this task in case they do not understand
any part of this task or in case they have any learning issues/ requirement that may prevent them when
attempting any part of the assessment.
Also consider:

Clear instructions so that candidate is well aware of the exact evidence they should be supplying.
You may need to discuss things such as how current the evidence needs to be
Specify the format the evidence is provided in (think video submissions. pdf’s, jpg etc.)

Assessor name Date
Assessor signature

RPL Evidence Collection Tool Template
EVIDENCE COLLATION TOOL
Candidate Name: Centre/Workplace:
Assessor Name:
Qualification TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Type of evidence:
The evidence shows that for this unit I…
Other examples of evidence you could
request include:
TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes
Elements

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 Determination of the approach of the
assignment
 Preparation of the assessment plan
 Identification of the modification as well as
contextualization requirements
 Development of the assessment instruments
Specific Performance Evidence Requirements
 a documented plan of the assessment for 5 units
of competency
 two of the above are for a recognition of
prior learning (RPL) assessments
 a different endorsed or accredited unit of
competency (or clusters of units of competency)
for each of the five occasions
 contextualisation of the unit(s) of competency
and the selected assessment tools, where
required
 incorporation of reasonable adjustment
strategies

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 development of suitable assessment instruments
for each of the five occasions
Specific Knowledge Evidence Requirements
 obligations of an assessor
 principles of assessment
 rules of evidence
 others as per unit of competency if not
already demonstrated in the above evidence
AND/OR
Other evidence demonstrating the above
requirements.

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TICK PARTICIPANT STATEMENT
 I declare that the evidence submitted in my RPL application is my own work evidence.
 None of this work has been completed by any other person
 I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with others to prepare my
submission
 The evidence supplied is a true representation of my previous work tasks/history
 I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts (where required or
applicable)
Participant name:
Participant Signature: Date:
Assessor Report: