When giving feedback in regards to the STA package listed above please ask yourself and answer the following questions as part of this moderation and validation:
COURSE DETAILS
STA Package (e.g. CPP20211 Certificate II in Security Operations)
State of Resource
Reviewer Name
Organisation/Position
Issue Date/Version on Disk Provided
Contact Phone
Date Review Completed
TRAINING PACKAGE
Do the STA assessments collect evidence that is consistent with the requirements of the unit/s of competency?
YesNo
Comments
Are the resources and assessments at the appropriate AQF level with appropriate language used for students
YesNo
Comments
Are the resources and assessments consistent with the learning and assessment strategy provided
YesNo
Comments
Do the assessments utilise the assessment methods recommended by the unit/s and are these effective
YesNo
Comments
Do the assessments focus on the application of knowledge and skills to the standard of performance required in the workplace and do they collect evidence that is appropriate to the industry?
YesNo
Comments
PRINCIPLES OF ASSESSMENT
Do the assessments provided clearly show that the assessment is VALID, e.g.
Addresses the elements and performance criteria
YesNo
Comments
Reflects the skills and knowledge described in the relevant units of competency
YesNo
Comments
Shows application in the context described in the range statement
YesNo
Comments
Meets the critical aspects of assessment requirement
YesNo
Comments
Demonstrates that performance, skills and knowledge are applied in real/simulated workplace situations
YesNo
Comments
Do the assessments provided clearly show that the assessment is RELIABLE, e.g.:
Provides clear instructions to students
YesNo
Comments
Provides clear instructions to assessors regarding the assessment requirements and how to use the tool/s
YesNo
Comments
Provides clear evidence criteria or decision-making rules
YesNo
Comments
Do the assessments provided clearly show that the assessment is FAIR, e.g.
Provides clear information for students about assessment requirements
YesNo
Comments
Does not demand more than the qualification or course requires (except where required by LRD)
YesNo
Comments
Ensures students are provided with objective assessment feedback
YesNo
Comments
Allows for recognition of existing competencies
YesNo
Comments
RULES OF EVIDENCE
Do the assessments provided clearly show that the assessment is VALID, e.g.
Assessment evidence relates directly to the requirements of the unit/s of competency
YesNo
Comments
Assessment decisions can be justified with space for comments/feedback
YesNo
Comments
Do the assessments provided clearly show that the assessment is CURRENT, e.g.
Demonstrates the student’s current skills and knowledge
YesNo
Comments
Complies with the current legislative standards
YesNo
Comments
Do the assessments provided clearly show that the assessment is SUFFICIENT, e.g.
Provides sufficient evidence for competency to be determined
YesNo
Comments
Has the capacity to show and record consistent performance
YesNo
Comments
Do the assessments provided clearly show that the assessment is AUTHENTIC, e.g.
Clearly indicates that the work is that of the student
YesNo
Comments
Systems are in place that ensure the evidence submitted by the student is their own work
YesNo
Comments
SPECIFIC FEEDBACK
Here you can relate to page numbers where you see any grammatical errors or information that you believe is inconsistent with industry trends. Assessments can be directed via Question Number or Role Plays in your comments.
Qualification
Grouped Units
Unit
Student Manual/Assessment
All members are reminded that the packages provided by the STA are copyrighted. Apart from any use permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be changed or reproduced by any process without prior written permission from the Security Trainers Association. It is however understood that reasonable adjustment can be made to the learning and assessment strategy in order for it to best reflect the training and assessment taking place within the specific RTO.
Security Trainers Association
The Security Trainers Association does not give warranty nor accept any liability in relation to the content of the packages provided.
