TAEASS404 — Assess competence in an online environment

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What an assessment for TAEASS404 must cover

41 assessable components: 4 elements (18 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to assess in online environment

1.1Review purpose and requirements of assessment against learning outcomes
1.2Source and interpret plan for online assessment and confirm it meets identified need and applicable organisational policies and procedures, and confirm with required personnel as required
1.3Access information, digital resources, electronic applications and communication channels required for assessment
1.4Confirm technology, digital tools and assessment conditions required to conduct online assessment activities
1.5Ensure candidate/s have clear understanding of technology requirements for assessment, and where required explain, discuss and agree on details of planned online assessment and candidate’s digital needs
1.6Identify and organise required support for foundation skill, assessment and technical needs within scope of own role; and access specialist support where required

2 Administer online assessment

2.1Confirm that authentication of candidate identity and security requirements are in place according to plan
2.2Progressively gather and record authentic evidence using required methods and tools and according to plan, organisational policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements
2.3Troubleshoot any technological challenges or issues that arise within scope of own role, and escalate where required
2.4Make necessary and reasonable adjustments to assessment process in relation to any candidate support needs
2.5Facilitate two-way communication with candidate/s being assessed as required and according to regulatory requirements

3 Make assessment decision of evidence submitted online

3.1Review collected evidence and confirm it meets rules of evidence
3.2Make and record assessment decision based on collected evidence and according to principles of assessment and organisational policies and procedures
3.3Inform required parties of assessment decision, or confirm decision notification, according to organisational policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements
3.4Facilitate clear and constructive two-way feedback with candidate/s regarding assessment process and decision, and clearly document any required follow-up

4 Finalise online assessment process

4.1Record and store assessment outcomes according to online assessment system, organisational policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements
4.2Review online assessment process and seek feedback from candidate/s and required personnel, recording any relevant technological challenges or issues
4.3Identify opportunities for future improvements and make any necessary adjustments for future assessment delivery or advise required personnel as necessary

Performance evidence

conduct 2 online assessment processes against at least 1 entire or partial unit of competency from a nationally recognised training package or accredited course: - 1 process being asynchronous, for at least 3 candidates - 1 process being synchronous, for at least 3 candidates attending an online assessment session at the same time
review above online assessment processes and identify opportunities for improvement
provide clear instructions of the assessment process to each candidate, including in relation to technology requirements
conduct assessment process in compliance with the principles of assessment, rules of evidence, organisational policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements
ensure that online assessment activities and digital tools used in the assessment process reflect training requirements, assessment conditions, industry context, and candidate needs
review evidence submitted online and make assessment decisions
communicate assessment decisions to candidates in relation to their assessment completion, seeking and providing feedback electronically on at least one occasion
ensure required records of assessments, candidate data and assessment outcomes are maintained according to online assessment system and organisational, regulatory and ethical requirements

Knowledge evidence

regulatory requirements relating to online assessments described in the performance evidence, including: - principles of assessment and rules of evidence - ethical, privacy and confidentiality requirements associated with online assessment context and process
organisational policies and procedures relating to online assessment, including for: - timely, accurate and sufficient records of outcomes and data - addressing technological challenges or difficulties that arise during online assessment - candidate support requirements, including language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) needs and access to relevant technologies
key features of plan for online assessment, including: - instructions and information that support valid and accessible online assessments - assessment activities and digital tools that address assessment requirements of unit and provide a safe and inclusive environment for candidates - security principles and procedures that apply to assessment environments, including authenticating candidate identity and supervising assessments, and required associated software - methods and tools to record and measure candidate performance and knowledge - expected standards of candidate conduct - formats of evidence suitable for determining competence
strategies and processes for identifying and organising specialist support for candidates, including support relating to: - foundation skills, including language, literacy, numeracy, digital and employment skills - technical needs, including software and hardware
key features and functions of technology, tools and digital resources to be used in online assessment, including of: - learning management system (LMS) and/or communication channel - electronic applications - hardware and digital tools
practices and methods that promote safe and inclusive online assessment
challenges and risks of conducting assessment in an online environment, including cyber security risks and authentication of identity
work health and safety (WHS) requirements relating to own role

Foundation skills

Learning: Develops strategies to improve own skills and knowledge in online assessment and the use of required technology
Numeracy: Analyses information relating to candidate assessment outcomes
Reading: Interprets a range of information relating to online assessment process
Writing: Creates a range of formal and informal, and at times complex, texts in a digital format that relate to assessment process and facilitate feedback Maintains digital records of assessment outcomes and reports
Initiative and enterprise: Identifies, confirms and takes responsibility for adhering to regulatory and ethical requirements associated with online assessment process Interacts effectively with candidates to build rapport and enable two-way feedback that supports the online assessment process
Planning and organising: Organises work according to specific requirements taking responsibility within scope of own role for decisions regarding the online assessment
Digital literacy: Uses main features and functions of digital tools and electronic applications in a range of familiar and some unfamiliar contexts

Unit content sourced from training.gov.au — © Commonwealth of Australia, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Auditori is not affiliated with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

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Questions about assessing TAEASS404

What does an assessment tool for TAEASS404 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for TAEASS404 needs to address all 41 unit components: 4 elements with 18 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 8 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for TAEASS404?

Auditori pulls the current release of TAEASS404 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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