ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

ASSESSMENT DEVELOPMENT TOOL

This is a tool to help assessors develop assessment tools that meet the requirements of the relevant unit of
competency. You must have a copy of the actual unit of competency from the Training Package to use this tool. It
should be submitted with the assessment items at assessment validation time and must be filed after use with other
training and assessment materials for this unit as it is evidence that may be needed at audit time.

Code Title of unit AQF level

Question/Task
Element Performance criteria

1. Copy/paste the elements and performance criteria from the unit of competency into the table above.
2. Indicate on the right exactly where in your new assessment item the candidate has the opportunity to
demonstrate they know/can do these things. For example: Question 2, or Task 3.2 etc. Every performance criteria
must have at least one number beside it.

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 Other requirements Question/Task

Essential
knowledge

Essential skills

1. Copy/paste the essential knowledge and skills from the unit of competency into the table above.
2. Indicate on the right exactly where in your new assessment item the candidate has the opportunity to
demonstrate they know/can do these things. For example: Question 2, or 3.2 etc.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence

1. Copy/paste the critical aspects from the unit of competency into the left column of the table above.
2. Make a one sentence statement about how this is addressed in the assessment for this unit of competency.

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 EXAMPLE

Code Title of unit that is under development AQF level

HLTPAT306B PEFORM BLOOD COLLECTION 3

Question/Task
Element Performance criteria

Correctly identify client 1.1

1. Greet client &
apply pre test Obtain relevant personal & clinical information in accordance with 1.1,1.2
criteria organisational policies/ procedures
Record relevant details in accordance with organizational policies 1.4
/procedures
Obtain consent to collection procedure from client 1.5
Identify appropriate method of collection and follow correct procedures 3.1
2. Prepare for
blood Adopt standard and additional precautions as required 3.2
collection
procedure Select correct equipment and blood collection tubes and place in order of 3.4, 3.5
draw to ensure the collection accords with test requested
Follow organisation procedures 3

etc

Other requirements
Question/Task

Knowledge of boundaries of responsibilities and ability to refer problems

Essential to supervisor 4.1
knowledge Knowledge of correct techniques for blood collection through
venepuncture or skin puncture 4.2, 4.3
Demonstrated knowledge of clinical risks of blood collection procedures
4.4/4.9
Basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology in relation to the
vascular, arterial and nervous system and relevant to the variety of blood
collection procedures and collection sites
etc
Apply transferring technique to avoid contamination 3.7
Essential skills
Select appropriate transit procedure and documentation, or selection of 3.7
appropriate storage
Comply with organisation policies and procedures including OHS and 3.2, 3.3
infection control
etc

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence

The assessee must provide evidence of specified There is a knowledge test as well as a range of practical
essential knowledge as well as skills tasks to be completed.

Observation of workplace performance is essential for Candidates are assessed in the workplace for this unit.
assessment of this unit

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated Candidates have the opportunity to demonstrate

over the required range of situations relevant to the competence several times across the fur tasks.
workplace

Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to Candidates are assessed in a simulated environment
equipment and resources, assessment takes place away before they are assessed in the workplace.
from the workplace, the assessment environment should
represent workplace conditions
as closely as possible

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