Appendix 8: Validation Checklist

A. Validation Checklist

Unit of Competency: Service Motor Vehicle Steering System and Wheels

Unit of Competency Code: 0716551/15/A

Element(s) Assessed:

1.1 Worked in a safe and clean environment using personal protection and appropriate
tools and equipment;
1.2 Observed regulations concerned with health and safety and the disposal of waste
1.3 Used technical information to remove and dismantle steering units
1.4 Assessed vehicle steering components against manufacturers’ specifications
1.5 Repaired/serviced, replaced and restored components as per manufacturer’s
specification
1.6 Reassembled steering components in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications
1.7 Completed steering system servicing within set time frame
1.8 Maintained vehicle wheels and tyres
1.9 Documented steering servicing records as per customer specifications and company
policy

Instructions to Validation Team:

Ensure all of the following items have been provided and are fully completed. If in the event, any
of the documents are not provided, are not fully completed or are incorrect, do not proceed with
the validation process.

● Assessment Tool

● Occupational Standard

● Performance Criteria Weighting

Part Assessment Items Yes No If no, Actions Required
A

1.1 Is the candidate provided with clear instructions? Yes

1.2 Is there a logical sequence of assessment Yes

items/activities?

1.3 Is the timeframe provided adequate to complete Yes

the assessment?

1.4 Are there any anomalies, misleading No Omissions and errors in the
information, omissions, and errors in the assessment tool
assessment tool?

1.6 Is the distribution of marks in line with PC Yes

weighting?

1.7 Are the tasks given/level descriptors relevant to Yes

the level of assessment?

Part The Assessment tool(s)

B

2.1 Allow the practical application of skills and Yes

knowledge

2.2 Utilize a number of different assessment methods Yes

2.3 Allow for reasonable adjustment if required Yes

2.4 Include feedback mechanisms? Yes

2.5 Marking Guides and Marking points clarified Yes

Part Is the information provided for candidates

C suitable?
3.1 The instructions and guidance on what to do in Yes
order to complete the assessment task

3.2 Any required materials and/or equipment Yes

3.3 The level of assistance permitted by the assessor Yes

in the assessor’s guide

3.4 Evidence to be collected Yes

3.5 The provision for making assessment decision Yes

(Competent or not yet competent) is provided in
the observation checklist

3.6 Location of Assessment Yes

Part Principles of assessment-Validity

4.1 Addresses the elements and performance criteria Yes

4.2 ALL the PCs of the expected element(s) of Yes

competency assessed?

4.3 Shows application in the context described in Yes

the range statement

4.4 Meets the critical aspects of assessment Yes

requirements

4.5 Demonstrates that performance, skills and Yes

knowledge are applied in real/simulated
workplace situations

Principles of assessment-Reliability
4.6 Provides clear instructions to assessors Yes
regarding the assessment requirements and how
to use the tool/s

4.7 Provides clear evidence criteria or decision- Yes

making rules

Principles of assessment-Flexibility

4.8 Can be adapted to meet the needs of all students Yes

(including guidance to assessors regarding
reasonable adjustment)

Principles of assessment-Fairness

4.9 Provides clear information for students about Yes

assessment requirements

4.10 Does not demand more than the qualification, Yes

level or course requires

4.11 Ensures students are provided with objective Yes

assessment feedback

4.12 Allows for recognition of existing competencies Yes

Note: The checklist above will be used for written, oral, practical tools, some items may not
necessarily be applicable to all this assessment methods.

B. Summary of Comments and Recommendations from Validation of Assessment

S/ Comments and Recommendations

N

1 Correct the omission and errors found in the paper

 C. Validation Committee Decision

The Assessment Tool requires: No change Minor change Significant change

Minor change

Person Responsible

Due Date:

D. Validation Action Plan

S/ DESCRIBE ACTION TO BE TAKEN

N

1 Restructured the question