2. ELECTIVES The modules incorporate elective units of competency that we have noticed are being selected by RTO's. The electives are:

TAADEL402B Facilitate group-based learning

TAADEL301B Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills

Plus TAAASS 301B Contribute to assessment

3. ASSESSMENT AGAINST INDIVIDUAL UNITS OF COMPETENCY Having just explained that the assessment activities support integrated delivery and assessment, they can also be used to assess individual units. There are assessment plans for every unit so it is easy to see what can be "pulled out" to suit your needs.

4. SELF-PACED AND ON-LINE LEARNINGThe assessment activities have been designed with face-to -face delivery in mind. But they are clearly laid out with detailed written instructions to the candidate. They can easily be adapted to support distance learning and modified slightly for use in on-line learning management systems. We have developed some tools including the workplace project guidelines and third party reports to complement the TAA Toolbox.

5. THE RTOhelp DESIGN MODEL Assessment activities address the TAA04 units and specific evidence requirements in a practical and manageable strategy. We have given a lot of thought to the increased amount of evidence needed to gain the TAA40104. Our solution is a two pronged approach:

Simulated holistic assessments activities commenced in class or with trainer support

Integrated assessment covering multiple units in the workplace projects

The simulated activities are designed for the classroom and include supporting templates and resources. Simulated assessment will ensure that when students complete the coursework, they will have usually completed about 50% of the assessment requirements for the combined units/ module. Simulation will suit a public course where there is a mix of students, many of whom have not as yet identified a "practice environment" that is necessary for the TAA04. The simulations use partial group work and a scenario approach makes the assessment more engaging for both the trainer and the learners.

6. WELCOME TO BUSINESS TRAINING PLUS ! a small RTO The simulated assessment activities use recurring scenarios in a small RTO called Business Training Plus! Your students are consultants working for the RTO. This scenario across the modules will give a greater sense of linkage between modules and help trainers explain the cross-over between modules.

7. WORKPLACE PROJECTS HAVE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFIC GUIDELINES Students will negotiate individual projects with their assessor and there are specific written guidelines. Students are encouraged to use these as checklists for each individual project. Every project also has a cover page and details on how to submit the portfolio of work.

8. WORKPLACE PROJECTS ALSO ENCOURAGE USE OF WORKPLACE STANDARDS Where the unit evidence guides allow, the project guidelines will explain how students can prepare workplace projects that draw on work situations and standards (other than units of competency or accredited courses.) Since many students do not work in an RTO environment, this is an important issue if the projects are to be meaningful and "achievable" for your client base.

9. ASSESSOR GUIDES Every clustered module of assessment activities is supported by an Assessor Guide. The guides contain:

a) a description and overview of the integrated module content

b) a table showing assessment activities assessment methods and relationships to unit/s

c) notes on integration with scaffolding units or other modules / projects

d) notes for every activity including advice on equipment, resources, OHS, LL&N

e) a marking guide for every activity and additional evidence gathering notes

f) quality assurance - principles, rules of evidence, dimensions of competency

g) activities alignment to employability skills

h) marking templates

1. IT'S YOURS TO MAKE CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS The suite of documents comes on CD and folders. This is a one-off purchase. Every tool is in a word format and some matrixes are spreadsheets. It is set up ready to be customised for your organisation. We expect you to manipulate the documents. For example:

Identify your RTO in the header of every tool, the Assessor Guides and matrixes

Re-organise and rename the clustering to suit your delivery model

Rework the simulation activities to use different Training Packages / accredited courses / units of competency to suit your client base

Add in new assessment activities - or your old favourites

Change and improve the tools

Add your own version control in footers

2. THESE ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES CAN FORM THE BASIS OF SESSION PLANS AND BE ADAPTED FOR CREATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES We recommend that you develop session plans starting with the units and evidence guides. The design model above could be a starting point for your session plans. PLUS you may not wish to use all the assessment activities as assessments. All the tools can be modified into terrific learning activities. From simple games and quizzes to integrated, meaningful simulations and role plays that your learners will enjoy and use as a model for later workplace projects.

3. VALIDATION MATRIXES The assessment activities are supported by mapping matrixes that demonstrate how the units, elements and specific evidence requirements are met for each unit and across integrated units. Every unit of competency has an individual assessment plan.

4. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM RTOhelp Validation RTOhelp can provide additional support services in validation and moderation. We have practical templates and checklists that are modelled on NQC approved materials to ensure quality is maintained in your system. Please talk to us if you are interested in this service. Strategy We can prepare learning and assessment strategy documents, policy and procedures.

5. MAINTAINING QUALITY IN TAA04 PROVIDERS State Training Authorities have introduced a rigorous process for TAA04 compliance against the AQTF. They will keep a close watch on provision of the TAA04 Training Package. The assessment documentation provided by RTOhelp addresses many requirements of the AQTF standards. It has been written by an experienced RTO consultant who continues to train and assess in this area.

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