HSC VET Assessment Manual 2012
“an educated woman means there is an educated society” Archbishop John Bede Polding Founder of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan Vocational Education and Training Assessment Manual 2012
Vocational Education and Training Student Assessment Policy The St Mary Star of the Sea College Vocational Educational Assessment Policy incorporates and recognises all aspects of the College’s HSC Assessment policy. The Vocational Education courses within the Curriculum framework are assessed under the guidelines of the college’s policy of HSC assessment in regards to publishing timing of tasks, keeping records of tasks, confidentiality of results and recognising your right of appeal. The Nature of Vocational Education and Training Assessment Tasks In Vocational Education competency based courses, students performance is judged against a prescribed standard – not against the performance of other students. You are judged either competent or not yet competent. Competency based assessment incorporated all aspects of skill performance, including problem solving and capacity to apply skills and knowledge in both familiar and new situations. Assessment of competence involved the assessment of skills and knowledge combined. AQF Certificate To achieve an AQF Certificate or Statement of Attainment, you must be assessed as competent according to the requirements set out in the national training package. Assessment Guidelines The role of vocational education assessment guidelines is to provide the principles and guidance to ensure that the assessment is fair, valid, consistent and to industry standard. Unit Assessment Assessment may be conducted for individual units of competency or for groups of units of competency. Students assessed as competent in one or more individual units will be eligible for a Statement of Attainment showing partial completion of the relevant certificate.
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Manual 2012
Workplacement Workplacement is an excellent opportunity to participate effectively within industry in order to build upon knowledge and skills learned at the College. Students thoroughly enjoy their time at workplacement, with many often being offered part-time work, apprenticeships or traineeships. This is a mandatory requirement for Year 10, Year 11 or Year 12 students undertaking Industry Specific Curriculum Frameworks as part of the Higher School Certificate. It is also a component of any course recognised by the Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Training Board (VETAB). Workplacement involves negotiation between the school and employer about the course learning outcomes to be achieved on the job. Workplacement also involves competency based assessment of industry recognised skills and knowledge which is reported through a Student Competency Board. Workplacement Requirements •
240 hour course – a minimum of 70 hours
Students who do not complete workplacement will not be eligible for a HSC Award in that subject. Those students may be issued with an N determination by the Principal. What are the recommended assessment methods in Vet courses? The recommended assessment methods encompass a wide range of techniques. These techniques include the use of: • • • • • • •
Direct observation of performance Simulation of workplace activities Oral questioning Practical exercises Projects/assignments Work portfolios Class Tests
What are the procedures for VET Assessment? • • • • • •
You and your VET teacher negotiate and agree to the timing of the competency based assessment event. The number, type and timing of all events are outlined in the Assessment Manual. Assessment evidence can be gathered on a number of occasions and in a variety of situations. All performance criteria need to be met to demonstrate the achievement of an element of competency All elements of competency must be achieved in order to demonstrate the achievement of a unit of competency. You are allowed three attempts to demonstrate “competence”. If you are absent from an assessment event you must follow the College procedure – outlined on the next page
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Manual 2012
What happens if you are unable to attend school or arrive late on the day to complete or hand in an assessment task
ILLNESS
MISADVENTURE
You will be given a zero for the task
no
You must ring the College by 8.45am
You must ring the College by 8.45am
no
You will be given a zero for the task
You will be given a zero for the task
no
You must provide a doctor’s certificate
You must have written evidence to support your appeal
no
You will be given a zero for the task
You must obtain an illness/misadventure form on the day of return and attach the doctor’s certificate
You must obtain an illness/misadventure form on the day of return and attach evidence to support your absence
You will be given a zero for the task
no
no
You will be given a zero for the task
Completed forms must be given to the Academic Care Coordinator within 5 days of return to school Following review by the Academic Care Coordinator you will be given an estimate or alternate task. Hand in tasks must be submitted to the Academic Care Coordinator on the day of return by 8.45am.
Once the above process has been followed the Academic Care Coordinator will notify the VET Coordinator that a second attempt may be given. NOTE: this will depend on the validity of reason for not participating in first attempt. •
If you are assessed NOT YET COMPETENT, after your first or second attempt you will be given the opportunity to resit the task to prove your competency. The timing and record keeping of the second and third attempt is kept by the VET teacher. Notification of date for second or third attempt will be given individually and communicated through the diary.
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How is VET assessment recorded? • • •
Successful demonstration of competency is recorded by your teacher. Your teacher will keep a copy of this at the College until you complete your course. Records of assessment remain confidential.
Can I appeal the result of my assessment? You are able to appeal the assessment decision in accordance with the College’s Appeal Policy. Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) RPL is the practise of recognising the knowledge and skills that students bring to any learning situation. All students undertaking a VET course may apply for RPL. The process for application is as follows; 1. All students enrolled in VET subjects are provided with the learning outcomes of the course so they can determine if they have any prior learning. 2. If you wish to apply for RPL you will need to complete an application form 3. The outcome of the request for RPL will be based on: • • •
Direct or first hand evidence (eg written test) Indirect or second hand evidence (eg references, positions held) Formal documentation of skills or knowledge (eg qualification certificates) • •
VET Assessments are used to determine each students level of competency within the National Framework. They are not used to determine the final HSC mark. VET Preliminary and Trial Exam Marks are used to determine a HSC examination estimate for the Board of Studies.
Work placement with current employer A student may be eligible to complete their workplacement with their current employer. If you wish to complete your workplacement with your current employer you will need to apply to the VET Coordinator. A decision will be made based on: • •
The length of time you have worked with the current employer, including references from employer. The suitability of the establishment to provide a variety learning experiences for the student.
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Subject: BUSINESS SERVICES - Curriculum Framework CATEGORY B INTERNAL ASSESSMENT • Completion of a record of competency • Students assessed as, 1. Competent 2. Not yet Competent UNITS OF COMPETENCY Create and use spreadsheets
ASSESSMENT EVENT
COMMENCEMENT DATE
Task 1 – Practical Tasks
Term 4, 1st half 2011
Task 2 - Written Task
Term 4, 1st half 2011
Process and maintain workplace information
Task 3 - Practical Exercises
Term 4, 2nd half 2011
BSBINM201A
Written Test
Handle Mail BSBINM202A
Task 4 - Written Test, Work placement
Communicate electronically
Task 5 - Practical and Written Test
Term 1, 2nd half 2012
Task 6 – Practical exercises and Written Task
Term 2, 1st half 2012
Task 7 – Written test
Term 3, 1st half 2012
Trial Exam Written
Term 3, Exam period 2012
BSBITU202A Deliver a service to customers BSBCUS201A Written Task Term 1, 1st half (matrix)2012
BSBITU203A Develop keyboard skills BSBITIS102A Organise and complete daily work activities BSBWOR202A Work effectively with others BSBWOR203A Participate in Environmentally sustainable work practices BSBSUS201A Work effectively with diversity BSBDIV301A Compulsory and Elective Units
All assessments will be supplemented by continued activities in class throughout the course. Students will be given continuous feedback.
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Subject: HOSPITALITY (OPERATIONS) - Curriculum Framework Strand A – Commercial Cookery CATEGORY B INTERNAL ASSESSMENT • Completion of a record of competency • Students assessed as, 1. Competent 2. Not yet Competent UNITS OF COMPETENCY
ASSESSMENT EVENT
COMMENCEMENT DATE
Know your industry
Task 1: Hand in
Term 4, 2nd half 2011
SITHIND001A
Task 2: Workplacement
Term 1, 1st half (matrix) 2012
Prepare Appetisers and Salads
Task 3: Practical Event
Term 1, 1st half 2012
SITHCCC006A
Task 4: In Class Test
Term 2, 1st half 2012
Task 5 – Practical Event
Term 2, 2nd half 2012
Develop and Update Hospitality Industry Knowledge SITHENV001A – Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices SITXCOM004A Communicate on the telephone SITXCOM003A – Deal with conflict situations Light Meals
Implement Food Safety SITXFSA001A The Main Event Use basic methods of cookery SITHCCC005A Compulsory, Elective and Commercial Cookery Stream Units
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Trial Exam Written and Practical
Term 3, 2012
Participation in at least 80% of practical tasks throughout the course.
All assessments will be supplemented by continued activities in class throughout the course. Students will be given continuous feedback.
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Subject: ENTERTAINMENT - Curriculum Framework CATEGORY B INTERNAL ASSESSMENT • Completion of a record of competency • Students assessed as, 1. Competent 2. Not yet Competent UNITS OF COMPETENCY LIGHTS, SIGHTS AND SOUNDS II CUEIND01C - Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge CUEAUD06B – Apply general knowledge of vision systems to work activities CUESOU09B – Manage and compile audio replay material CUSSOU04A – Record sound CUFLGT302A – Record and operate standard lighting cues WORKING IN THE INDUSTRY CUEIND01C – Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge CUESOU07B – Apply a general knowledge of audio to work activities CUEAUD06B – Apply general knowledge of vision systems to work activities CUFLGT101A – Apply a general knowledge of lighting to work activities BSBOHS201A – Participate in OHS process THE SHOW GOES ON CUETGE15B – Handle physical elements safely during bump in/out CUETGE05B – Maintain physical production elements CUFLGT302A – Record and operate standard lighting cues CUESOU09B – Manage and compile audio replay material CUEAUD06B – Apply general knowledge of vision systems to work activities Revision
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ASSESSMENT EVENT
COMMENCEMENT DATE
Task 1: Current Industry Folio
Term 4, 2nd half 2011
Task 2: Work Placement Report
Term 1, 1st half (matrix) 2012
Term 1, 2nd half 2012 (practical report) Task 3: Practical and Written Project Term 2, 1st half 2012 (written report)
Task 4 – School Production
Term 2, 2nd half 2012
Trial Exam Written and Practical
Participation in at least 80% of practical tasks throughout the course.
All assessments will be supplemented by continued activities in class throughout the course. Students will be given continuous feedback. Vocational Education and Training Assessment Manual 2012
Term 3, 2012