Module 1- Conducting Competency
Assessment
Lesson 2: Purpose of Assessment, Orientation Documentation and Appointment
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Learning Objective:
After
reading this information you must be able to:
1.
explain the purpose of assessment.
2.
explain the purpose of assessment orientation
3.
explain the purpose of documentation
4.
explain the purpose of appointment
The
purpose of the assessment must be clear to both the assessor and the candidate.
Properly determine if the assessment is for certification, licensing, OH&S
or skills audit.
Assessment maybe carried out for a number of purposes
such as:
Qualification
One
purpose of the assessment is to officially identify a person’s level of
qualification. The qualifications correspond to a specific level in the
Philippine TVET Qualifications Framework (PTQF). An individual can be assessed
against competency standards, to identify if they meet all the requirements and
thus be issued with a formal qualification. The PTQF uses National Certificate
for a qualification.
Recruitment
Assessment
maybe carried out in order to recruit a person for a particular job or job
position. The criteria for the position are generally stated as selection
criteria and form the basis of the interview.
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Education or training needs
Assessment
can be a tool to identify training needs of employees. This can be a tool to
design relevant training programs.
Employee classification
Industry
may use competency standards for employees to move from one level to another.
Subsequent to assessment against the relevant competency standard it can be
determined whether individuals have the required competency for a corresponding
level of performance.
Assurance of progress
Assessment
can provide feedback to trainees over a period of learning. Assessment result
can be used to modify the way in which a training program is delivered to best
suit the needs of trainees.
Recognition of Prior Learning
An
important aspect of competency-based training is the recognition of prior
learning. People may already possess various competencies gained through formal
or informal learning and experience. This competency can be recognized through
assessment.
Purpose of Assessment Orientation
The
purpose of the assessment orientation is to check candidate’s readiness for
assessment.
The assessment orientation usually being done at
Assessment Centers. The candidates must equip with the following information
on;
1.
Qualification for assessment
2.
Assessment and certification arrangements
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Purpose of Assessment
Documentation
The
assessment documentation provides the following;
1.
candidates’ personal information, work experience,
education/training, and qualification
2.
candidates result of the assessment
3.
information on number of candidates assessed
and certified on a certain qualification; and
4. review of assessment process.
Purpose of Assessment Appointment
The assessment appointment
ensures that there will be an assessor on the scheduled date of assessment and
to inform candidate on the schedule of assessment.
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