HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT

ABOUT THE QUESTIONING TOOL:

Questioning Tool is essential in expounding competencies not evidently

demonstrated in written and performance test. It is used in probing the
breathe and depth trainees’ answers to ensure validity and reliability of
assessment result.

GUIDELINES IN USING THIS FORM:

• Questions can be derived from the following:
 Dimensions of competency such as task, task management,
contingency management and job or role and environment
management skills
 Vocational or technical knowledge
 Workplace procedure and regulations
 Safety requirements
• Keep the question brief, structured, and focused on one key
concept
• Use language at the suitable level of the candidate
• Use open-ended probing questions to clarify, confirm or
supplement evidence by asking questions “what would you do if...”,
“what if you were using... instead of..?” or “how do you...?” rather
than closed-ended questions
• Write a list of responses to ensure reliability of assessment
 Satisfactory
Questions to probe the candidate’s underpinning
response
knowledge
Yes No
Extension/Reflection Questions
1. What would you do if the student presents invalid
 
evidence? How will you deal with this situation?
2. What would you do if you were asked by your training
institution to use a different tool instead of using the  
prescribed tool?
Safety Questions
3. Why should you not give harsh criticism in giving  
feedback?
4. What precaution must you take to ensure safety of the  
student inside the assessment area?
Contingency Questions
5. What would you do in the event of an emergency  
situation (e.g. asthma, heart attack) while conducting pre-
training assessment?
6. What would you do if a complaint was raised during  
assessment?
Infrequent Events
7. If the decision made during pre-training assessment  
was wrong, what action would you take? Why or why not?
Rules and Regulations
8. What are the qualifications required for candidate in  
Plan Training Session?
9. What are the methods used in pre-training assessment?  

The candidate’s underpinning  Satisfactory  Not

knowledge was: Satisfactory
Feedback to Candidate:
General comments [Strengths / Improvements needed]

Candidate’s
Date:
Signature:
Assessor’s
Date:
Signature:
Acceptable answers:

1.