TAE40116 Assessment Booklet: Design, Develop, Plan Assessment

This assignment provides a comprehensive solution for the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, focusing on the units TAEASS502 (Design and develop assessment tools) and TAEASS401 (Plan assessment activities and processes). It includes an assessment plan for the unit BSBSUS201 (Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices), detailing the purpose, target group, context, and specific needs of the cohort. The solution also incorporates assessment instructions and instruments, such as written tests and observation tasks, along with assessor guides and checklists. Furthermore, it addresses RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) assessment planning, including suggested evidence and how it aligns with the unit's elements. The document provides a detailed approach to assessment design, implementation, and review within a VET (Vocational Education and Training) context.

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 BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work
practices
Purpose of the assessment This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to
effectively measure current resource use and carry out
improvements, including reducing the negative environmental
impact of work practices.
It applies to individuals, working under supervision or
guidance, who are required to follow workplace procedures
and instructions, and work in an environmentally sustainable
manner within scope of competency, authority and own level
of responsibility.
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?
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 test
Instructions for candidate
Marking guide for assessor
See mapping at end
of document
Resources
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Specialist support (if applicable/required) Integration aids are available if required
Any tools or equipment required for
assessment
Desk, chair Computer
Any materials required for assessment Paper, pen, pemcil
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.)
Workplace personnel will be required
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? 1 hour for written, 30 mins for written test
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
It is expected that the work environement will be safe for the
students. Still to counter any unavoidable circumstance health
and safety issues need to be considered.
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 any power shortage occurs during the conduct of both the
exam. The exam will be rescheduled to other time.
Any reasonable adjustments identified? More time will be adjusted for the written examination.
Where will assessment outcomes be recorded? The student’s record will have the provision of recording the
outcomes of the practical and written examination.
Date of each assessment to be
submitted/conducted
Assessment to be submitted and conducted within the time
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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 BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Workplace/Location Classroom/simulated office environment
Purpose of assessment This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively measure
current resource use and carry out improvements, including reducing the
negative environmental impact of work practices.
It applies to individuals, working under supervision or guidance, who are
required to follow workplace procedures and instructions, and work in an
environmentally sustainable manner within scope of competency, authority and
own level of responsibility.
Context of assessment Training and Assessment Environment
Written and practical components assessment classroom based
Resources required for
assessment
Assessment Task 1
Pen, paper, table and chair, office environment.
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
This assessment is a written assessment made up of 4 questions
You are to read the question and write the answer in the space
provided
This is a closed book assessment
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ASSESSMENT TASK INSTRUCTIONS
This assessment is completed in the training room in no longer
than 1 hour.
Resources Required
 Pen
 Written Assessment Document
 Desk, chair
Assessment Task 2
The second assignment will be an written test and it will be used to asess the
skills and knowledge of the students pertaining to environmetally sustainable
work practices.
Resources Required
Pen and paper
Conditions of Assessment
You must complete all assessment tasks
The assessmwenr will be conducted in a safe environmenrt and the evidences
that are gathered will include the experiences gathered from the activities in the
fiild of work.
• 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 with the feedback based on the your performance. The
feedback will include the information based on the whether the requirements are
met satisfactorily or the requrements are not met satisfactorily.
However, you have the right to diagree regarding the outcome of the assessment
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ASSESSMENT TASK INSTRUCTIONS
if you feel that you have been treated unfairly or have other grounds of appeal.
What needs to be submitted? Assessment Task 1
Practial assessment
Assessment Task 2
An written test to assess the environmemntally sustainable work practices
Resubmission For the assessmwent to be deemed to be correct, the answers to the question
must be provided satisfactorily and they must be correct. Even if the answers are
not 100 percent correct then you will be further asked to show 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
The task 1 will be an assessment of how well student is able to grab the idea of the sustainable
environment and how well the student understands the environmentally sustainable work practices.
The student will be provide a mock office environment that will have both the wastes and ways of
preventing the production of wastes in the workplaces. The questions will be entirely based on the
work practuces that can harm the envrionement and what are specific work practuces that can even
work to promote wnvironmentally sustainability.
Resources Required
Pen, paper, table and chair.
Conditions of Assessment
The assessmwenr will be conducted in a safe environmenrt and the evidences that are gathered will
include the experiences gathered from the activities in the fiild of work.
• 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 with the feedback based on the your performance. The feedback will include
the information based on the whether the requirements are met satisfactorily or the requrements are
not met satisfactorily.
However, you have the right to diagree regarding the outcome of the assessment if you feel that you
have been treated unfairly or have other grounds of appeal.
Observation task details:
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Refer to the observation checklist
ROLE PLAY / SCENARIO/OBSERVATION TASK CHECKLIST
Did the candidate: Yes No N/A Comments
1
Was the candidate able to identify
specific envuironmentally
sustainable work practice
Y It has been
identified by
the candidate
2
Used the given manual for the usage
of office equipment for
manufacturer’s specifications and
under given instructions 1
Specifications
were provided
3
Did the candidate participated to
maintaine resources or equipment to
carry on for completion of tasks
under given instructions using the
manual
Instructions
were
maintained
4
did the candidate know about the
environmentally unsustainable work
practice
Y It has been
identified by
the candidate
5
did the participant know about the
serious effects of environmentally
unsustainable work practice
Y Participants
know the
issue
6
Did the candidate use the office
equipment as per instructions
Equipment
were used
properly
Reasonable adjustments
Candidates are encouraged to contact their trainer prior to attempting this task if they do not understand any part of this
task or if they have any learning issues/ needs that may hinder them when attempting any part of the assessment.
1 (Meyer, Louw and Ernstzen, 2017)
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Student name Date
Assessor name Date
Assessor signature
Task outcome  Satisfactory  Not satisfactory
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