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COAG SKILLS EXPRESS CONSTRUCTION

INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP (SCIP PROJECT)

ASSESSOR KITBCG30703 Certificate III in Rigging

COAG SCIP ProjectCreated: 23/11/2007Draft Version: 3.0

Recognition Assessor Kit BCG30303 in RiggingModified: 20/12/2007

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CONTENTS

Introduction 3

Section 1: Assessor’s Qualities 4

Section 2: Assessor’s Roles and Responsibilities 5

Section 3: Assessor’s Qualification Requirements 6

Section 4: Units of Competency 7

Section 5: Steps in Recognition 9

Section 6: Assessment Guidelines 13

Section 7: Recording Assessment 15



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INTRODUCTION

This Assessor Kit aims to assist you to meet industry expectations as an assessor.

It outlines the various steps required to perform an assessment and deliver gap training.

These steps are in line with the Skills Express Construction Model. The assessor’s own

discretion should guide the process of assessment and gap training. Therefore, the steps

suggested must be used primarily as a guide. Whenever appropriate, reasonable

adjustments should be made.

Nothing in this guide substitutes for or cancels out the contents of the relevant training

package. You should become familiar with its endorsed components, especially the

prescribed Assessment Guidelines.

The list of roles and responsibilities in this kit does not cover all possible situations.

A more thorough list of duties of the assessor as an employee of an RTO will be included

in a duty statement which you must sight and sign on commencement of employment.



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SECTION 1: ASSESSOR’S QUALITIES

Highly skilled

Current in their vocational field and industry practice

Trained and current in assessment practice

Familiar with the RTO’s policies, procedures and assessment processes

Committed to ongoing professional renewal

Supportive of the candidate and committed to the fair treatment of others

Good communicator who is able to:

- give effective feedback and support to candidates in their development

- use interviewing and questioning skills to draw out relevant information from candidates

- use active listening skills (e.g. empathy, clarification,

An effective coach of candidates who is able to:

- identify opportunities in the workplace for effective learning

- relate work roles and activities to units of competency

- develop a work based training pathway based on candidates’ work activities

A negotiator who is able to consult with candidates and employers to gain agreement for an effective recognition and Gap Training Plan

Open minded, mature, willing to consider alternative ideas or points of view

Diplomatic, tactful in dealing with people

Observant of the surrounding environment and the needs of the candidates

Tenacious – persistent, focused on achieving objectives

Decisive – reaches timely conclusions based on logical reasoning and analysis

Self – reliant – acts and functions independently while interacting effectively with others

Able to understand complex operations from a broad perspective and to

understand the role of individual units within an organisation

Is involved in an assessor network

Understand the importance of conversations with assessors

Appreciates that assessment will be conducted on the job



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SECTION 2: ASSESSOR’S ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conduct assessment in line with the Assessment Guidelines for BCG03 General Construction (the Training Package)

2. Make sure you understand the full text of the Units of Competency being assessed

3. Ensure that the assessment process:

covers all the elements of the Unit(s) of Competency being assessed;

addresses the four dimensions of competency:

i. task skills;ii. task management skills;iii. contingency management skills and job/role environment skills; and;iv. is consistent with the Evidence Guide for each Unit of Competency

4. Provide comprehensive and accessible advice to candidates on the context, purpose and type of assessment

5. Ensure the assessment involves the evaluation of sufficient evidence to enable professional judgements to be made about whether competency has been attained

6. Provide on-going feedback to the candidate about the outcomes of the assessment process and guidance for future options

7. Ensure that the assessment process takes into account the skills and knowledge that the candidate already possesses. In other words, all documents submitted pre-assessment e.g.:

certified copies of licences;

transcripts of any qualifications;

workplace reports;

signed and dated duty statements;

3rd party reports etc.

These documents must be evaluated for their validity and reliability in order to establish the extent to which the candidate can be assessed as competent against the units of competency on the Certificate III.

In order for prior learning to be recognised, the assessor must be confident that the evidence indicates that the candidate is currently competent against the endorsed industry or enterprise Units of Competency.



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SECTION 3: ASSESSMENT QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Assessors/Trainers demonstrate currency in their vocational field by working in the industry, visiting worksites, taking part in industry events etc. Assessors’ currency in their vocational field and training/ assessment should be renewed and updated at least annually.

Activity Qualification and Experience Requirements

Recognition Assessment for BCG03 and Gap Training (on work sites).

Trainer/Assessor who holds a BCG03 Certificate III in Rigging and vocational currency plus TAA04 Certification IV Training and Assessment.

Recognition Assessment for BCG03 only (on worksite).

Assessor with BCG03 Certificate III in Rigging, vocational currency and TAA04 Statements of Attainment in Assessment Units (first 6 units).

Recognition Assessment for BCG03 only (on a worksite) with supervisor who holds BCG03 Certificate III in Rigging.

Supervisor/Industry expert who holds BCG03 Certificate III in Rigging and vocational currency.

Assessor and a Trainer with TAA04 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment who does not have industry expertise assess as a team.

Recognition Assessment for BCGO3 (on worksite) by workplace trainers/supervisors.

In partnership with a RTO Trainer/Assessor with TAA04 Certificate IV Training and Assessment.

Supervisor/trainer who holds BCG03 Certificate III in Rigging, vocational currency and TAA04 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.



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SECTION 4: UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Please Note: pressing and holding the ctrl key on the keyboard and clicking on any unit will take you to the unit competency standards (e.g. Elements, Performance Criteria, Range Statement and Evidence Guide) on National Training Information Service (NTIS)www.ntis.gov.au

Candidates must complete each group as specified as well as following the course completion instructions. This course contains optional units which are listed at the top of any group captaining optional subgroups and a statement saying how much they must do.

WorkCover regulations require all persons intending to carry out ‘Construction Work’ to undertake a mandatory three-tiered OHS induction training. The primary responsibility for providing this compulsory induction training falls on the employer. Thus, every candidate needs to provide evidence of OHS induction training to the teaching section before the candidate can carry out construction work at TAFE.

Group 1 consists of core competency units and Group 2 consists of elective competency units from the General Construction Training Package that provide training for the Certificate III in Concreting.

Group 2 electives has been divided into 3 (3) subgroups. Subgroup 1 contains AQF III units only and at least 3 units must be selected from that list.

Subgroup 2 contains AQF II units only and no more than 2 units may be selected.

Subgroup 3 contains units that can be used to replace one (1) unit only from either subgroup 1 or 2. When a unit is replaced in the subgroup 1 it must be a III unit of competency.

Qualification Framework Guideline Certificate III

Distinguishing Features of Certificates II and III

Certificate II

Do the competencies enable an individual with this qualification to: Demonstrate basic operational knowledge in a moderate range of areas; Apply a defined range of skills; Apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems; Perform a range of tasks where choice between a limited range of options is

required; Assess and record information from varied sources; Take limited responsibility for outputs in work and learning?

Certificate III

Do the competencies enable an individual with this qualification to: Demonstrate some relevant theoretical knowledge; Apply a range of well developed skills; Apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems;



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http://www.ntis.gov.au/

Perform processes that require a range of well developed skills where some discretion and judgement is required;

Interpret available information, using discretion and judgement; Take responsibility for own outputs in work and learning; Take limited responsibility for the output of others?

4.1 BCG30703 Certificate III in Rigging

12 Core Units of Competency – all candidates must do the units below (Compulsory units):

BCGCM1001B

Follow OH&S policies and procedures

BCGCM1002B

Work effectively in the General Construction industry

BCGCM1003B

Plan and organise work

BCGCM1004B

Conduct workplace communication

BCGCM1005B

Carry out measurements and calculations

BCGCM2001B

Read and interpret plans and specifications

BCGCM3001B

Operate elevated work platforms

BCGCM3003B

Work safely around power sources, services and assets

BCGDO3001B

Perform Rigging

BCGDO3002B

Perform crane scheduling

BCGRI3002B Perform rigging - basic BCGRI3003B Perform rigging - intermediate

Elective Units of Competency

3 units must be chosen as electives:BCCCM3003B

Implement traffic management plan

BCGCM2007B

Use explosive power tools (EPT)

BCGCM3002B

Operate a truck mounted loading crane

BCGRI3001B Operate personnel and materials hoists BCGRI3004B Perform advanced structural steel erection BCGRI3005B Perform advanced tilt slab erection



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http://www.ntis.gov.au/?/trainingpackage/BCG03/unit/BCGRI3005B



http://www.ntis.gov.au/?/trainingpackage/BCG03/unit/BCGCM3002B


http://www.ntis.gov.au/?/trainingpackage/ZZZ00/unit/BCCCM3003B



http://www.ntis.gov.au/?/trainingpackage/BCG03/unit/BCGDO3002B

http://www.ntis.gov.au/?/trainingpackage/BCG03/unit/BCGDO3001B









BCGRI3006B Perform advanced tower crane erection BCCCM3003B

Implement traffic management plan

BCGCM2007B

Use explosive power tools (EPT)

BCGCM3002B

Operate a truck mounted loading crane

BCGRI3001B Operate personnel and materials hoists BCGRI3004B Perform advanced structural steel erection BCGRI3005B Perform advanced tilt slab erection BCGRI3006B Perform advanced tower crane erection BCGSC2002B

Erect and dismantle scaffolding - basic

BCGSF2003B

Cut and bend materials using Oxy/LPG equipment

BSBSBM301A

Research business opportunities

TDTD1097B Operate a forklift

1 unit can be chosen from BCG03 General Construction endorsed training package.

To receive the certificate III in Rigging, the candidate must be found to be competent on all 13 core and 5 elective units of competency.

If the candidate is not competent on all 16 units (112 core + 4 electives), partial recognition is given. The candidate receives Statements of Certification for the units for which they have been found to be competent.



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http://www.ntis.gov.au/?/trainingpackage/TDT02/unit/TDTD1097B

http://www.ntis.gov.au/?/trainingpackage/BSB01/unit/BSBSBM301A

http://www.ntis.gov.au/?/trainingpackage/BCG03/unit/BCGSF2003B

http://www.ntis.gov.au/?/trainingpackage/BCG03/unit/BCGSC2002B







http://www.ntis.gov.au/?/trainingpackage/ZZZ00/unit/BCCCM3003B


SECTION 5: STEPS IN RECOGNITION



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Detailed Information about the Stages of the Model

Stages Activities Outcomes/Records B

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Marketing1. Place advertisements in relevant

magazines, notify employers of recognition and work with Industry partners to promote recognition

2. Present, promote and or run information session

INFORMATION SESSION

3. Follow up contact by telephone or in - person

4. Present the candidate kit 5. Assess literacy and numeracy needs6. Establish recognition eligibility7. Establish Evidence Plan 8. Contact employers/referees9. conduct preliminary observation

Informed candidates and employers about recognition and exchange of contact details

Forms given to the Candidate: Work History Work Activity Description Enrolment application Evidence Plan

Forms given to the employers/referees:o Employer Nominationo 3rd Party Report

Forms obtained from the candidate: Candidate Support Initial Assessment Candidate Kit Checklist

Plan

ning

In

terv

iew 1. Collect the relevant forms and evidence

(e.g. copies of signed and dated duty statements, licences, tickets etc)

2. Identify an opportunity to observe, interview 3rd parties, sight work sample etc and

3. Establish an assessment plan

Evidence is submitted by the candidate, such as:

photocopies of licence(s), ticket(s), transcript(s), job description(s) etc

Form completed with the Candidate:

Assessment Plan

Evid

ence

Gat

herin

g

Map holistically

(ASSESSOR’S REVIEW)1. Conduct observation of workplace

performance 2. Map evidence against Elements, Evidence

Guide, Range of Variables

The assessor completes the following forms:

Observation Checklist Evidence Recording Sheet Keep in touch with the

candidate by phone/email



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Ass

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Inte

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w 1. Conduct oral/written questioning Interview Sheet

Evid

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G

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Identify gaps(ASSESSOR’S REVIEW)

1. List Elements or any other Competency Standards which are not matched by evidence presented

2. Identify methods to gather further evidence and establish a gap training plan

3. contact candidate for further evidence, if required and discuss Gap Training

The assessor completes the following forms:

Evidence Recording Sheet Gap Training Plan

Opt

iona

l Rec

ordi

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Review evidence(ASSESSOR’S REVIEW)

1. Use the rules of evidence to thoroughly validate the evidence

2. Consult with other assessors to validate the evidence gathering strategy

Support completion (Further Evidence Gathering, Assessment, Evidence Recorded)

1. Conduct tutorials by telephone calls, visits to the site, e-mails if has the candidate’s ability to access and use technology

2. Assess achieved competency3. Make recommendation

Forms completed by the assessor: Signed and Dated Notes on

validation of evidence against the rules

Validation Meeting Minutes

The assessor keeps records of: Signed and Dated Notes of

Support Provided Additional notes to the Evidence

Recording Sheet



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Eval

uatio

nDe-brief (Documentation Completed – recognition Approval Process)

1. Review the process 2. Summarize the process to the candidate3. Point out the candidate’s strengths and

areas for improvement4. Seek candidate’s feedback 5. Notify candidate of final pathway

Moderate

1. Discuss with other assessors the entire process and identify opportunity to improve it

2. Complete an Evaluation form 3. Review recognition results and candidate’s

feedback

The Candidate completes the following: recognition Feedback form

The Assessor completes: Improvement Plan (and passes

it on to the candidate)

This moderation will have the following outcomes:

Moderation meeting minutes Filled out Evaluation form

Written recommendations for improvement

COAG Skills Express Construction Industry Partnership Assessor KitDraft Version: 2.0

BCG30703 Certificate III Rigging Modified: 20/12/2007

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SECTION 6: ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES 1. Establishing competencyA candidate is deemed competent when they meet all the critical requirements of a unit or units of competency. This is established by gathering and making judgements about the evidence generated throughout the recognition process.

If a candidate fails to meet all the requirements, further evidence must be generated. This can be achieved through additional documentation or further questioning or observation.

2. Assessing

A Preparing for the Assessment Update with steps for unpacking a training package

1. Read and understand the assessment guide for the qualification

2. Read and understand the endorsed competency standards

3. Identify workplace activities which represent the units of competency

4. Follow the SCIP recognition model

5. In most cases, you will need to customise existing tools to cater for the specific requirements of the assessment you are going to conduct.

To do this, follow these steps:

Select an assessment tool e.g. observation checklist or interview sheet

Establish the aspects of competency to be assessed e.g. underpinning knowledge, technical skills etc

Write up the questions or a checklist with the candidate’s literacy level and workplace constraints in mind.

Tailor the assessment tool to the needs of the candidate and the requirements of the workplace

6. Contact the candidate to discuss the details and requirements of the assessment and agree on an assessment plan which should explain the: Purpose

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Activity

Conditions

Equipment

Time

Venue

Adjustments

7. Contact the employer to seek the necessary permission to access the workplace and identify further sources of evidence



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3. Conducting the Observation

A Before the Observation

Make sure you:

1. Collect all the necessary written permissions

2. Complete a hazard identification plan

3. Complete a Safe Work Method Statement

4. Establish the fitness of the candidate to undertake the assessment by asking such questions as:

Are you ready for the assessment? Are you taking any prescription drugs which may impair your performance at

work? Have you taken any drugs or consumed any alcohol?

5. Clarify the procedures, purpose, equipment requirements, duration and methods of assessment with the candidate

6. Ask the candidate to confirm their readiness to undertake the assessment

B Conducting the Observation

While observing:

1. Complete the checklist and comments as the candidate carries out the task.

2. If at any time the candidate engages in an activity which you believe has the potential to endanger themselves, property and/or others, terminate the assessment and provide feedback to the candidate immediately.

3. It may be advisable to engage the employer in this discussion.

C Interviewing

You should:

1. Ensure that your questioning is not limited by the written, pre-determined questions;2. Ask questions to allow the candidate to express themselves about various aspects

of their work experience such as:

Clarity & Precision: i. What exactly do you mean? ii. What’s an example of that?



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Accuracy: i. How could we check if it were accurate?

Depth: i. Could you give me more details?

Relevance: i. What is the main point?

3. Ensure that the questioning is strategic e.g. clients must be asked or prompted to

explain, give details, describe and comment on specific, relevant aspects of their workplace.

For recorded interview, listen to the recording afterwards and make some notes. You are not required to transcribe the interview.

If you are conducting a written assessment, pay particular attention to the literacy difficulties the candidate may have. Reasonable adjustments to accommodate mild literacy difficulties may include:

1. Reading out the questions and jotting down the verbal answers;

2. Arranging for translation;

3. Increasing the font size;

4. Writing questions on a white board;

5. Allowing the use of calculators if that is a common workplace practice;

6. Clarifying the meaning of complex words, and

7. Offering additional time for completion of a task.

To identify literacy difficulties, use the questionnaire in the Candidate kit along with careful observation of the way in which the candidate reads and writes.

SECTION 7: RECORDING ASSESSMENT

For the purpose of this project, RTO policies and procedures for record keeping must be adhered to. The Candidate kit includes the following documents.

1. Candidate Support

2. Initial Assessment

3. Evidence Plan

4. Recognition Checklist



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These forms will be completed when you first discuss recognition with the candidate. In the course of this initial meeting with the candidate, you are expected to:

1. Give them your details (please, refer to the front cover of the Candidate kit) and

2. Explain the kit to the candidate

3. Keep copies of the documents listed above

The relevant RTO documents which will subsequently be used throughout the recognition process include:

1. Recognition Enrolment Form

2. Authority to Record

3. Employer/Supervisor Agreement

4. 3rd Party Report is used for verification and authentication.

5. Individual Training Plan. This plan will contain such information as:

6. Contents of the training. The methods of delivery of the gap training may take the form of tutorials, videos, text (booklets), and/or;

7. On the job formal or informal learning (e.g. teaming up with others at work. On the job observations must also be negotiated with the employer. When appropriate, seek permission to conduct assessment and keep a record of the written consent.

8. completion dates and follow up activities;

9. Observation Checklist

10.Oral/Written Questioning Form

11.Summary of assessment process and the evidence provided

12.Student feedback.



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RIGGING - PRE-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST Practical Observation

Date of Assessment:

Participants Name:

Time of Assessment: Start: Finish

Activity Assessed:

Location of Assessment:

Assessors Name:

Item Issue Yes/No

1 Is the worksite suitable for the Rigging Competency Assessment activity?

2 Are the weather conditions suitable for the Rigging Competency Assessment activity?

3 Has sufficient time been allocated for each element of the Rigging Competency Assessment activity?

4 Has the participant been reminded or informed of the Rigging Competency Assessment process?

5 Is the participant suitably attired for each element of the Rigging Competency Assessment activity?

6 Is there sufficient and suitable equipment available to undertake each element of the Rigging Competency Assessment activity?

7 Is the crane and proposed load shifting operations suitable for the Rigging Competency Assessment activity?

8 Is emergency response/first aid equipment etc, available and appropriate for the Rigging Competency Assessment activity?

9 Have all other team members (e.g. crane driver) been briefed regarding their role in the Rigging Competency Assessment activity?

These tools should be customised for those candidates: who do hold a license but want qualifications to be job secure who hold the ticket and want a Certificate III to move to something else who have completions that are not part of the course for various different scenarios



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