Conduct competency Assessment

1. How would you ensure that the evidence you gathered are sufficient and valid?
Answer: Evidence is gathered in various forms and is based on all the components of a specific
competency standard in the current Training Regulations
2. What would you do if the candidate cannot understand the language used in the assessment
documents?
Answer: Translate the language the candidate found to be difficult in the assessment documents in
verbal form and in local dialect.
3. How would you ensure the confidentiality of the assessment process? Why is this important?
Answer: Information about the candidate as well as the assessment outcome is made available only
to authorized personnel. It is important that the integrity of the assessment is uphold at all times.
4. What would you do if the workplace is unsafe for the assessment?
Answer: Safety first must be observe at all times. Assessment does not limit us to the observation of
actual work performance on the workplace. Evidences are also gathered in a simulated environment
through various structured activities.
5. What would you do if an accident occurred during assessment?
Answer: Immediately stop the assessment activity. Check the safety of the candidate and apply
necessary first aid treatment. Also, make sure that the equipment or power tools are off.
6. What evidence gathering method is used to assess the underpinning knowledge of the candidate?
Answer:
7. How do you ensure that the assessment decision you make is correct?
Answer: The decision is based on the requirements of the unit of competency. It also conforms to the
rules of evidence and evidences gathered corroborate and support other pieces of evidences and help
complete a picture of competent performance.
8. What other gathering methods can be used to assess competence?
Answer:
 Portfolio - collection of evidence compiled by the candidate.
 Third Party Certification/Report
 Direct Observation with Oral Questioning – real work and real time activities
9. Define reasonable Adjustment.
Answer: Reasonable adjustment or allowable adjustment is designed to ensure that all people are
treated equally in the assessment process. This is made to meet the individual needs of the
candidates.
10. What are the different ways of communicating feedback?
Answer:
 Face to face discussion
 Written comments
 Telephone, fax and email
 Combination of methods
 Facilitate Training Session

1. Name at least 3 principles in the CBT delivery system.

Answer:
 The training is based on curriculum developed from the competency standards.
- Competency standards are developed in consultation with industry. The curriculum of the
training programs offered by training institutions is developed based on the competency
standards.
 Learning is modular in its structure.
- Modular learning means the training program is designed and implemented using the
modules identified in the curriculum.
 Training is individualized and self-paced
- The pace of learning is driven by the learner. Self-paced is not time bound. Learning is
complete when the learner can demonstrate competence. The self-paced learning
environment is supported by a range of learning materials, courseware and work sheets to
assist learner management.

2. What are the factors considered in selecting a training methods?

Answer:
Main factors to consider are:
 Content
 Object
 Cost
 Target audience/trainees
 Time
 Resource
Other factors to consider are:
 Size of Audience – larger audiences often require more formal training methods with less
audience participation
 Maintaining attention through interaction – methods which involves the trainees in the
instruction have the advantage of maintaining attention and involving all participants
 Variety - Selection of different types of methods often maintain the interest of trainees
 Available resources/infrastructure – where resources are limited, the opportunity to use
resource intensive techniques like individual practice and demonstrations may also be limited
 Duration of the training session and amount of information to be covered in it – Methods that
involve discussion and casework take longer than more lecture oriented methods
 Experience of the trainer – the trainer must be comfortable using the chosen method
 Training Aids – required to support each method and the time and resources to prepare and
use them
3. What are your basis in sequencing your learning events?
Answer:
Gagne suggest that learning tasks for intellectual skills can be organized in a hierarchy
according to complexity: stimulus recognition, response generation, procedure following, use of
terminology, discriminations, concept formation, rule application and problem solving. The primary
significance of the hierarchy is to identify prerequisites that should be completed to facilitate
learning at each level. Prerequisites are identified by doing a task analysis of a learning/training task.
Learning hierarchies provide a basis for the sequencing of instruction.
In addition, the theory outlines nine instructional events and corresponding cognitive
processes:
 1. Gaining attention (reception)
2. Informing learners of the objective (expectancy)
3. Stimulating recall of prior learning (retrieval)
4. Presenting the stimulus (selective perception)
5. Providing learning guidance (semantic encoding)
6. Eliciting performance (responding)
7. Providing feedback (reinforcement)
8. Assessing performance (retrieval)
9. Enhancing retention and transfer (generalization)
4. Why is it important to provide enough time for trainees to practice?
Answer: The aim of the CBT delivery is acquisition of competency and it can only be done through
repeated performance.
5. How do you evaluate and discuss feedback to learners?
Answer:
 All comments should be based upon observable behavior and not assumed motives or intents.
 Positive comments should be made first in order to give the student confidence and gain
his/her attention
 Language should not be descriptive of specific behavior rather than general comments
indicating value judgements.
 Feedback should emphasize the sharing of information. There should be opportunities for
both parties to contribute
 Feedback should not be so detailed or broad so as to “overload” the learner.
 Feedback should deal with the behavior the student can control and change
 Feedback requires the ability to tolerate a feeling of discomfort
6. Name at least 3 benefits of using instructional materials
Answer:
 Providing a wide variety of learning resources and activities
 Providing learning materials that are available when trainees/students need them and can be
used at his/her own pace.
 Providing needed structure to the learning process thru detailed instructions about what and
when to do it
 Organizing the training program by competency including built-in feedback for checking
each trainee’s/student’s progress toward mastering a competency
 Allowing a system of learning that trainee/student prefers.
 Ensuring that initially each trainee/student receives the same instruction as the rest of the
group.
7. Why is it necessary to evaluate a training session?
Answer: Evaluation is a basis for improvement
8. Which part of the session plan can you make adjustments based on the session evaluation?
Answer: Changes can be made in presentation, practice, resources and nominal period.
9. What are the 4 dimension of Competencies?
Answer: 1. Task Skills 2. Task Management Skills 3. Contingency Mangement Skills 4.Job/Role
Environment Skills
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 Utilize electronic media in facilitating training

1. What are the possible faults or problem areas you may experience when using an LCD?
Answer:
 There is no communication between computer and LCD
 LCD out of focus
 Busted light bulb
2. What are some of the advantages in using an LCD?
 The use of an LCD projector in a class allows the teachers to create demonstrations to
accompany their spoken lessons. This reinforces their points and enhances the learning
experience
 Presentations projected onto a large screen help bring the teaching material to life for the
audience, and they make the information more interesting. This helps teachers keep students’
attention more effectively
 Many people are visual learners who greatly benefits by seeing graphics and demonstrations
that are incorporated into a class lesson and presented via an LCD projector
 Reviewing points to answer student’s questions becomes much simpler. For example, if the
presenter is teaching a class on Microsoft’s Excel spreadsheet program and a student has a
question about a particular function, the teacher can easily demonstrate that function on the
screen.

Utilize electronic media in facilitating training

1. What are some safety precautions using an LCD projector?

Answer: Some of the safety precautions are:
 Do not stare directly into the lens as eye damage may result
 Never expose the projector to rain or moisture. Keep away from sources of liquid such as
drinks
 The projector should never be placed near or over the radiator or other heat device
 Handle the power cord carefully. A damaged cord can cause electric shock or fire
 Do not attempt to mount the projector on a ceiling yourself. The projector must be
installed by a qualified technician in order to ensure proper operation and reduce the risk
of injury. The ceiling must be strong enough to support the projector.
 Installation must allow air flow on all sides
 When the projector is turned off, the cooling fan will continue to operate. During this
cooling period, do not turn off the power or remove the plug from power outlet.
 Turn off the projector and disconnect power cord if it is not to be used for an extended
period of time.
 Clean filters regularly to avoid blockage of air flow.
 Do not make strong light directly on projection screen to avoid reducing the image quality
 Lamp is greatly affected by usage, power supply and temperature
 When the replacement parts are required, be sure to purchase them to the authorized
dealer. Using third party parts will void the warranty
2. How do you clean the air filter of an LCD projector?
 Answer:
 Turn off the projector before cleaning
 Remove the filter cover and take out the filter
 Use a small vacuum designed for computers and other office equipment to suck out the
dust from the filter or use a can of compressed air to blow the dust away. Do not the filter
with soap and water as the chemicals of the soap can damage the filter membranes.
 If filters are heavily soiled, replace the filter
 Remove all dust and dirt from the projector cabinet (the area where the filters are inserted
to) before re inserting the clean filters.
3. Why is it necessary to clean the air filter of an LCD projector?
Answer:
All digital projectors have one or more fans which force air around the projector’s operating
parts to remove the buildup of excess heat. But the surrounding air contains dust and other
particles. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent the buildup of dust on the projectors moving parts.
Thebuildup of dust on the projectors moving parts would insulate the projector and keep heat
inside the unit. It is very damaging especially to the projector lamp. Also dust can get on to the
LCD panels and projector lens, reducing the quality of the displayed image.
As a consequence, all projectors have filters, which is inevitably where all the dust particles
removed from air end up. To ensure that these filters keep performing well, they must be
maintained regularly.

4. How can you improve the overall life span of the projector lamp?
Answer:
 Consult their owner’s manual in order to get the manufacturers recommendations for the
proper care of the projector lamp. There may be specific things that your projector will
require in order to keep it in top condition
 Allow the projection lamp to cool. Do not unplug the projector until the bulb is fully
cooled. The fan on most projectors will remain running after the power is switched off in
order to cool the bulb.
 Avoid moving the projector until the bulb has fully cooled. The main reason for this is
because when the bulb is still hot it is quite fragile so it is best to leave it until it is cooled
to avoid damage.
 Do not turn the projector on and off during use. This is because the surge of the power
excites the filament and can often lead to an early failure or damage to your projection
lamp.
 Utilize economy mode or power saving functions that your projector has. These will
greatly extend the life of your projector lamps as these features allowbulb to lower
brightness and not be affected by natural wear and tear.
 Never use the projector when the bulb is exposed. When replacing the projector lamp,
make sure the access panel is closed and secured before using the projector.