Assessment
Assessment is the measurement of progress against the learning outcomes of the competencies detailed in your Training Plan. Assessments will be conducted, where possible, in the workplace with you, your employer and your Pinnacle Training Solutions Workplace Assessor. Assessment methods can include:
- Practical Application of Skills
- Oral Questions & Presentations
- Supervisor Reports
- Completion of Workbooks
- Role Plays
- Demonstrations
- Observation
- Group Activities
- Projects
- Collaborative Assessments
There are many ways to carry out the assessment process. However, there are some broad principles that apply to all situations.
Assessment before training
Your existing skills will be assessed before commencing training. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
An RPL will save time and allow you to apply the skills and knowledge that you have already gained immediately and ensure that you can continue to learn new skills.
Assessment during training
Assessment will take place during the performance of the task as well as by evaluating the outcome.
Your assessment will take place on a regular basis and follow up training will be provided if the learning outcomes are not achieved. Your assessor will provide you with regular feedback as to your progress against the learning outcomes.
After the training is complete for each unit, your assessor will collect evidence which demonstrates your workplace performance and can be measured against the assessment criteria in the modules.
You are considered competent when the skills included in the Traineeship have been applied across a range of situations and over a period of time in the workplace.
What makes a good assessment is being valid, balanced, reliable and fair in the method and process used to determine the competencies attained.
Your training plan will be used to record the attainment of competencies.