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VCAA VCE VET

Scored Assessment Workshop

1 – 22 March 2016

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2016 Scored Assessment Workshop

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9.00 am Registration

9.30 am Introduction

Overview , VCAA resources , the National VET sector

10.30 am Morning tea

11.00 am Scored Assessment - Part 1

• Units of Competency

• Assessment Methods

11.45 am Scored Assessment - Part 2

• Task designs

• Working with scoring criteria

12.30 pm Lunch

1.15 pm State Reviewer Session

3.00 pm Close

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Keeping up with changes at the VCAA (VCE, VCAL and VET): Subscribe to the VCAA Bulletin Online

http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/pages/correspondence/bulletins/bulletinonlinesubscribe.aspx

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Resources to support

scored assessment VCE VET Assessment Guide

Contains an overview of study score assessment, the

process of integrating study scores with competency based

assessment, assessment of coursework tasks, generic

templates and scoring criteria. www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/vet/scoredassess/vcevet-

genericassessmentguide.pdf

Frameworks for Task Types

Provides a guide on the fundamental information required

to complete each of the four task types available for

assessment of scored VCE VET programs www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vet/programs/scoredasses.aspx#link95

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Program Publications

Program Extract

Summary of the program, produced for

new and revised VCE VET Programs.

Program Booklet

Provides specific advice on the VCE

VET Program.

Program Summary

Contains the structure of the program,

identifies changes to Units of

Competency.

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The National VET Sector

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New arrangements for training

product development

Industry Reference Committees

Industry Reference Committees

Industry Reference Committees

Industry Reference Committees

Skills Service Organisations

Skills Service Organisations

Skills Service Organisations

Skills Service Organisations

Skills Service Organisations

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Service Skills Organisations Skills IQ www.skillsiq.com.au

Artibus www.artibus.com.au

Skills Impact www.skillsimpact.com.au

PWC’s Skills for Australia www.skillsforaustralia.com.au

Australian Industry Standards www.australianindustrystandards.com.au

Interim Organisations

Auto Skills Australia www.autoskillsaustralia.com.au

Manufacturing Skills Australia www.mskills.com.au

SkillsDMC www.skillsdmc.com.au

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New Standards for Training Packages

Further information:

http://docs.education.gov.au/node/37479

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New Standards for Training

Packages • Training packages must now meet the new Standards

for Training Packages.

• All training packages must comply with the Standards by

31 December 2015.

– Note: A number of training packages have not yet been

endorsed by the AISC, so there is some delay in implementation

• New format for Units of Competency (UoCs)

• Assessment Requirements for each UoC will be

contained in a separate document

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The design of a unit

Unit of

Competency

Assessment

Requirements

Code, Title, Application, etc

Elements

Performance Criteria

Foundation Skills

Range of Conditions (optional)

Knowledge Evidence

Performance Evidence

Assessment Conditions

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Assessment requirements

of UoCs • New performance evidence describes the volume and

frequency of assessment. Examples:

– HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention, control policies

and procedures

– ICTICT203 Operate application software packages

• Knowledge evidence relates directly to the unit of

competency and specifically addresses knowledge

requirements of the elements and performance criteria.

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Assessment requirements

of UoCs • Assessment conditions details the what, where and

by whom, and specifies whether assessment takes

place within the workplace or a simulated

environment. Examples:

– CHCVOL002 Lead volunteer teams

– HLTAHA001 Assist with an allied health program

• Specifications for simulated assessment and

scenarios for relevant units of competency

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Impact on the development of VCE VET programs

Development of the Training Package # Australian Industry and Skill Committee and

Victorian Industry Bodies

VCE VET Program Reference Group

Managed by the VCAA VET Unit

Development of the Victorian Purchasing Guide (VPG)*

Curriculum Maintenance Manager and Higher Education and Skills Group (DET) develop

the nominal hours for training packages

Revised VCE VET Program

*The VPG can’t be developed until the Training package is endorsed

# ASQA transition arrangements required RTOs to have finalised the delivery of a superseded qualification Within 12 months it being replaced on training.gov.au

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New Standards for RTOs

User Guide:

http://www.asqa.gov.au/news/2730/standards

-users-guide-have-you-received-yours.html

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Trainer and Assessor

competencies and qualifications Clauses 1.13 – 1.16

• From 1 January 2016, trainers and assessors must hold one or more of:

• TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

(Appendix 2 – Schedule 1(Page 98) – Schedules to the Standards for

RTOs):

• a qualification in adult education at a diploma or higher level.

• Vocational competencies to the level being delivered and assessed

• Current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment

being provided

• Current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that

informs their training and assessment.

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TAE update • Changes are to be made to the training package due

to a request from ASQA and the DET.

– Three existing units of competency have been modified:

• TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes

• TAEASS402 Assess competence

• TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation

– Additional units will be added to the core. A LLN unit and one

relating to assessment design.

• The changes were endorsed and the revised

qualification is on training.gov.au

• ASQA has published advice regarding

implementation.

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Quality Assuring

Assessment

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Quality Assuring

Assessment • Assessment must cover the full unit of competency

and meet the Assessment Requirements.

– Elements, Performance Criteria, Performance and

Knowledge Evidence, Conditions of Assessment or

– (Required Skills and Knowledge or Essential Skills and

Knowledge and Critical Aspects of Assessment)

• Plan and map early rather than later to ensure all

requirements are covered.

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Examples of Assessment Requirements VCE VET FURNISHING – MSFFM2002 Assemble furnishing components (Core)

Performance Evidence: Assemble at least four (4) furnishing components from the list in the Range

Statement.

MSFGN2001 Make Measurements and calculations (Core)

Performance Evidence: Work from specific project plans or briefs, determine and cost the material

quantities for a minimum of three (3) different furnishing projects

VCE VET DANCE – CUADAN305 Increase depth of jazz dance technique (Elective)

Performance Evidence: improve jazz dance technique over a six to twelve-month period

VCE VET COMMUNITY SERVICES - CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children's play and

learning (Elective)

Performance Evidence: Set up a safe environment on at least three occasions (including at least one

indoor and one outdoor)

VCE VET MUSIC - CUSMPF406A Perform music as a soloist (Elective)

CAoA: perform proficiently as a soloist before an audience on at least three occasions

CUSMPF404A Perform music as part of a group (Elective)

CAoA: perform proficiently as a member of a group before an audience on at least three occasions

VCE VET MUSIC TECHNICAL PRODUCTION - CUSMPF304A - Make a music demo

CAoA: plan the production of at least two music demos

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Assessment Tools (ASQA)

An assessment tool comprises of a number of

components:

• Context and conditions of assessment

• Tasks to be administered to the student

• An outline of the evidence to be gathered

• Evidence criteria used to judge the quality of

performance (i.e. the assessment decision-making rules)

• Administration, recording and reporting requirements

www.asqa.gov.au/verve/_resources/Guide_to_developing_assessment_tools.pdf

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Assessment Methods (ASQA)

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Activity 1 :

Identify Assessment Methods • Use your understanding of the specified unit of

competency to choose appropriate assessment

method/s.

• Determine the sources of evidence that will meet the

requirements outlined in the units of competency

• Scan the unit of competency

• Check the Evidence Guide in the unit of competency

(Industry standards, AQF level, LLN)

• Complete the Planning and Mapping document

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Activity 2 :

Identify Assessment Activities

• Read through the entire unit of competency

• Discuss options for delivery and determine

the best methods for assessing competency

• Grouping units together that have similar

assessment requirements

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Assessment Plan For a blank template go to the VCE VET program specific page on the VCAA website:

www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vet/programs/index.aspx

Assigned to:

Work

Performance

(1st )

Portfolio

(1st)

Portfolio

(2nd)

VASS data entry no: 01 07 08

CHCRH401C Work effectively in the leisure and health industry 50

CHCCS421B Undertake community sector work within own community 80

CHCAD401D Advocate for clients 20

CHCCW301C Operate under a casework framework 20

CHCYTH301E Work effectively with young people 40

HLTCSD306D Respond effectively to behaviours of concern 20

Allocation of nominal hours: 50 100 80

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Task Designs

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Coursework

• Based on a selection from four generic task types

– Work Performance

– Work Project

– Product

– Portfolio

• Task types identified as most commonly used by RTOs

• As a set, the tasks cover all units of competency

undertaken in the 3-4 sequence

• Maximum flexibility of scheduling – Assessment Plans

able to be loaded/amended up until 12 August 2016

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Rules for Task Selection

• Use at least two of the task types

– You can have two of the same task type, but not all

three tasks can be the same task type

• Aim at an even spread of hours across the

units of competency, where possible

• Units of competency can’t be split across task

• Separate evidence is required for each task

• Students must submit their own material

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Task Type Checklist

Work Performance – minimum of 2

occasions in 2 different contexts

Product

Work project Portfolio – must have between 3-5 activities

and at least two different types of

assessments

A practical activity

recorded on an

observation

checklist

Questions

Questions

A practical activity

recorded on an

observation

checklist

Questions on evaluation,

problem solving and req

knowledge

Plan

Production of the

item/s,

presentation or

event

A verbal, written

or visual report

based on an

investigation,

problem solving,

planning or

research

Activity 1

Activity 2

Activity 3

Activity 4 - optional

Activity 5 - optional

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Activity 3 : Task Types

• In pairs/at the table read through the

unit of competency

• Identify the task type/s for this unit of

competency

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Sample Planning and Mapping Document

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Resources to support

scored assessment VCE VET Assessment Guide

Contains an overview of study score assessment, the

process of integrating study scores with competency based

assessment, assessment of coursework tasks, generic

templates and scoring criteria. www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/vet/scoredassess/vcevet-

genericassessmentguide.pdf

Frameworks for Task Types

Provides a guide on the fundamental information required

to complete each of the four task types available for

assessment of scored VCE VET programs www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vet/programs/scoredasses.aspx#link95

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Companion Volume

Implementation Guides Available on training.gov.au and contain useful

information:

• Release number of UoCs, Training Packages

• Mapping information (explaining whether the

outcomes of the new units are equivalent or

not equivalent to superseded units.

• Resource and equipment lists

• Links to learning strategies, knowledge and

assessment guides.

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Checking the Release Number of Units

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Transition to the new version

of the Training Package • Once endorsed by AISC the TP is uploaded to the

national register.

• RTOs have 12 months to transition to delivering the new

training product, once published on the national register.

• The VCAA will endeavour to transition to the new TP

within 12 months.

• Important to check the VCAA Bulletin for updates.

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VASS Dates 2016 http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/handbook/2016/2016-Important-Administrative-Dates.pdf

Date Notes

Enrolment 2 – Monday, 2 May • Final date for enrolment in scored VCE VET Unit 3 & 4 • VET Funding data extracted

Enrolment 3 – Monday, 18 July • Cannot withdraw UoCs from VCE VET scored Units 3-4 after this date

Enrolment 4 – Friday, 12 August • VCE VET Assessment plans due • No further changes to RTO details

Indicative Grades for Performance Examinations - Monday, 12 September

Applicable for VCE VET Dance and VCE VET Music

Indicative Grades for Written Examinations – Monday, 17 October

For all other VCE VET examinations

Enrolment 5 – Monday, 14 November Final date for VET enrolments, results and coursework scores

Note: VCE VET Unit 1-2, or unscored Unit 3 -4, or VFE and NAP enrolments may be added/amended until Enrolment 5

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Contact Details

VET Unit telephone numbers:

9032 1738 Daryl Sutton, Manager

9032 1733 Danielle McAuliffe, Project Manager

9032 1734 Mark Pullin, Project Manager

9032 1737 Anton Bouwer, Project Officer

VET Unit email vet.vcaa@edumail.vic.gov.au

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