TAE40116 Certificate IV Training Assessment: Assessment Booklet

This document presents a complete assessment booklet designed for the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. It outlines the planning and organization of assessment processes for three different units of competency, with a detailed focus on BSBADM101 'Use business equipment and resources'. The booklet includes an assessment plan, assessment instructions, and various assessment instruments, such as written tests, practical tasks involving a fax machine and computer, and observation checklists. The assignment emphasizes the creation of assessment tools, the integration of different assessment methods, and the importance of providing clear instructions, safety considerations, and feedback to candidates. The document also addresses reasonable adjustments for learners and provides templates for different assessment methods, ensuring alignment with VET standards and guidelines. The assessment focuses on both written and practical components within a simulated office environment.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY
TAEASS502Design and develop assessment tools
TAEASS401Plan assessment activities and processes
Assessment Task 3 – Assessment Booklet
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
TAE40116 – UPGRADE ASSESSMENT

Assessment Task 2
In this task, you are required to plan and organise assessment processes for three units of competency.
This assessment template resembles one assessment tool for one unit of competency. You are to duplicate this
booklet three times.
You will need to engage a qualified colleague who has a TAE qualification or has vocational expertise in the
relevant area to provide feedback to you on your training and assessment plan.
There are clear instructions throughout this resource and if at any time you have questions please do not hesitate to
contact your trainer/assessor.
Step 1 - Assessment Plan
You are required to develop an assessment plan for three different units of competency (one in this resource).
The assessment plan template is to be used for each of the threetraining and assessing environment assessment
plans and must be completed using a different unit of competency for each.
You are welcome to use your own templates if you wish. It is your responsibility to ensure your templates provide
all the information required.
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ASSESSMENT PLAN
Unit name and code BSBADM101 Use business equipment and resources
Purpose of the assessment This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to choose
equipment and resources to complete a variety of tasks under direct
supervision.
It applies to individuals looking to develop the basic skills and
knowledge required to use a variety of business equipment.
Target group VET Students completing a course that this unit is part of.
Context of assessment Training and Assessment Environment
Written and practical components assessment classroom based
Specific needs of the cohort/individual being
assessed
All students completed an LLN prior to their enrolment.
Any other special needs will be assisted as required
Personnel involved in the assessment process? Narelle Ward
Assessment information and evidence requirements
Assessment methods
Assessment instruments required for
each method
Unit requirements
this meets (PC1.2,
PE2, KE4 etc.)
1 Written test
Written questions
Instructions for candidate
Marking guide for assessor
See mapping at end
of document
2
Practical task
SOP using a fax
Computer work tasks
Observation Checklist
See mapping at end
of document
Resources
Specialist support (if applicable/required) Integration aids are available if required
Any tools or equipment required for
assessment
Desk, chair Computer and fax machine
Any materials required for assessment Computer work tasks
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SOP for the Fax
Any other resources required for assessment
(for example, supporting documentation)
Not for this unit
Any human resources required for assessment
(for example, other workplace personnel,
clients/customers etc.)
Not for this unit
Assessment arrangements
Timeline for assessment – when will each item
be assessed?
Both written and practical components will be completed
within the delivery of the unit
How long will be given to each assessment? 30mins for written, 30mins for practical
Is integration of activities possible? Tasks are stand alone
Assessment arrangements continued
Work health and safety issues that may impact
on assessment activities being conducted
No additional health and safety issues are foreseen for this
assessment plan. It is expected that students will have a safe
environment at all times
Privacy/confidentiality issues that may impact
on assessment activities/portfolios submitted
None at this stage
Any other issues that may impact on
assessment activities (for example,
sustainability)?
If there is a power shortage we will reschedule the practical
assessment of the unit
Any reasonable adjustments identified? If required more time will be allowed for the written
assessment.
Where will assessment outcomes be recorded? The Student record has the provision for the recording or all
outcomes and any feedback
Date of each assessment to be
submitted/conducted
Assessment to be submitted and conducted within the time
allocated for the unit
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Step 2 - Assessment Instructionsand 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 includedfor you to use if you wish. Noteyou are required to
use a range of assessment methods throughout your assessment plans (x3).
Assessments methods suitable to VET are listed on the following ASQA fact sheet:
https://www.asqa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net3521/f/Guide_to_developing_assessment_tools.pdf
Delete any templates you don’t use. Create your own or use any other templates as you wish.
You are required to complete (in most cases) at least two instruments for each assessment method chosen. For
instance; a written test for candidates to complete and a written test with answers for the assessor.
You must create at least one of your own assessment instruments per assessment plan. Other existing instruments
can be usedif suitable (acknowledge the source) and must be contextualised to suit your assessment plan/context.
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DEVELOP THE ASSESSMENT - Assessment Task Instructions
Note: When completing the following assessment questions,don’t forget to complete your mapping document.
ASSESSMENT TASK INSTRUCTIONS
Unit code and title BSBADM101 Use business equipment and resources
Workplace/Location Classroom/simulated office environment
Purpose of assessment This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to choose equipment and
resources to complete a variety of tasks under direct supervision.
It applies to individuals looking to develop the basic skills and knowledge
required to use a variety of business equipment.
Context of assessment Training and Assessment Environment
Written and practical components assessment classroom based
Resources required for
assessment
Assessment Task 1
PC and Microsoft
Printer
Fax machine
Network set up on computer
Room set up in a simulated office environment
Internet access
Operation Manual of the fax
Assessment Task 2
Pen and Assessment Paperwork
Safety considerations Students are made aware of any hazards as part of the safety brief at the start of
the training.
Students are working under supervision at all times
Instructions to the candidate: Assessment Task 1
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ASSESSMENT TASK INSTRUCTIONS
This assessment is a written assessment made up of 20 questions
You are to read the question and write the answer in the space
provided
This is a closed book assessment
This assessment is completed in the training room in no longer
than 40mins.
Resources Required
 Pen
 Written Assessment Document
 Desk, chair
Assessment Task 2
The assessment of this task is, you are required to read the SOP for a fax
machine and transmit the SOP to a fax number located on the bottom of the
SOP. Then log on to a computer and navigate to word and open a new
document. Complete the computer task as noted on the computer task document.
Resources Required
Fax Machine
Instructions for Fax Machine
Computer
Printer
Desk and Chair
Network availability
Conditions of Assessment
You must complete all assessment tasks
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered
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ASSESSMENT TASK INSTRUCTIONS
demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the
general administration field of work and include access to:
• operational and maintenance manuals
• organisational procedures related to operation and maintenance of equipment
• records relating to resources
• case studies and, where possible, real situations.
You will be provided feedback on your performance by your assessor. The
feedback will indicate if you have satisfactorily the requirements for each task or
not satisfactorily met the requirements, the assessor will also clarify the tasks
you must re-attempt at a later date to demonstrat a satisfactory performance.
You have the right to appeal the outcome of the assessment decisions if you feel
you be treated unfairly or have other grounds for appeal.
What needs to be submitted? Assessment Task 1
Responses to written questions
Assessment Task 2
A document as per the computer task document is faxed to show the process has
been completed correctly
Resubmission For the assessment to be deemed satisfactory, your responses to the written
questions must be correct. If not 100% correct you may be asked to complete a
further task to demonstrate competency
Reasonable adjustments
(assessor to indicate possible
adjustments):
If you have any learning issues that may negatively impact you when attempting
any part of the assessment contact your trainer.
If you have any questions or require clarifications contact your trainer.
Assessor name Date
Assessor signature
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Role Play/Scenario/Observation Task Template
OBSERVATION TASK
Instructions to the candidate:
Task 1
This assessment task is about how the student will be send a fax by using the fax machine that is
been set up. They will be seen by doing this as per the manufacturers instructions given. They will
then send fax it to another fax machine, hence it will be proved that it was sent correctly. Once it is
completed.1
As per the manual, the students are required to workstation power up the workstation, then go to
Microsoft word. Provide name, time, date and address. The assesors job is to test errors related to
machine to check the procedure to troubleshoot or stating the process as faulty equipment.
It has to be noted that all the needs have to be observed by the trainer to complete the
assessment.the time given to complete this assessment is 30 mins.
Resources Required
 PC and Microsoft
 Printer
 Fax machine
 Network set up on computer
 Room set up in a simulated office environment
 Internet access
Conditions of Assessment
Assessment must be held in a safe and sound atmosphere so that data can be gathered to display
regular performance of typical activities experienced under the general administration field of work
1 Stefan Lundström and Christina Olin-Scheller, "Playing Fiction: The Use Of Semiotic Resources In Role Play" (2014)
5(1) Education Inquiry.
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and also has access to:
• maintenance and operational manuals
• organisational tasks and process that are related to maintenance and operation of equipment
• records relating to resources
• case studies and, real situations where possible
The students will be given respective feedback on their performance by their assessor. The
feedback is a way to show how the students has satisfactorily went for the requirements for each
task or not satisfactorily met the requirements, the assessor job is to clear all doubts related to the
tasks. The student has to re-attempt at a later or different date to demonstrate a satisfactory
performance.
Students can directly to appeal the result of the assessment decisions incase they feel that they have
been treated unfairly or can go to other grounds for appeal.
Observationtask details:
Refer to the observation checklist
ROLE PLAY / SCENARIO/OBSERVATION TASK CHECKLIST
Did the candidate: Yes No N/A Comments
1
Was the candidate Identify and
access the required business
equipment or resources in order to
finish the task under given
instructions
Y It has been
identified by
the candidate
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