Assessment information

Purpose of the unit assessment pack 

• The purpose of the assessment is to check knowledge relevant to the unit. This document is for the student and outlines all the assessment tasks that must be completed to be deemed competent in this unit. The document also provides instructions and information to assist the student in completing each assessment task. Students must respond to all questions and submit the assessment to their Assessor.

Pre-assessment checklist

• The pre-assessment checklist helps students determine if they are ready for assessment. The Trainer/Assessor must review the checklist with the student before the student attempts the assessment task. If any items on the checklist are incomplete or unclear to the student, the Trainer/Assessor must provide relevant information to ensure the student understands the requirements of the assessment task. The student must ensure they are ready for the assessment task before undertaking it.

Information for students

• Please make sure you have completed the necessary prior learning before attempting this assessment.
• Please make sure your Trainer/Assessor has clearly explained the assessment process and tasks to be completed.
• Please make sure you understand what evidence must be collected and how.
• Please make sure you know your rights and the complaints and appeal process.
• Please make sure you discuss any special needs or reasonable adjustments to be considered during the assessment (refer to the Reasonable Adjustments Strategy Matrix and negotiate these with your Trainer/Assessor).
• Please make sure that you have access to a computer and the internet (if you prefer to type the answers).
• Please ensure that you have all the required resources needed to complete this Unit Assessment Task (UAT).
• The due date of this assessment task is according to your timetable.
• In exceptional circumstances (compelling and compassionate), an extension to submit an assessment may be granted by the Trainer/Assessor. 
• Evidence of the compelling and compassionate circumstances must be provided together with your request for an extension to submit your assessment work.
• A request for an extension to submit your assessment work must be made before the due date of this assessment task.

Reasonable adjustments

I confirm that the Trainer/Assessor has provided all information related to the assessment task, as included in the information for the student section, and that I am ready for the assessment.

Applicable conditions

• This knowledge test is untimed and conducted as an open-book test (meaning students can refer to textbooks during the test).
• Students must read and respond to all questions.
• Students may handwrite/use computers to answer the questions.
• Students must complete the task independently.
• No marks or grades are allocated for this assessment task. The outcome of the task will be Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory.
• The Trainer/Assessor must assess students’ written skills and knowledge as they complete this assessment task.
• The Trainer/Assessor may ask the student relevant questions on this assessment task to ensure that this is his/her own work.

Resubmissions and reattempts

• Where a student’s answers are deemed not satisfactory after the first attempt, a resubmission attempt will be allowed.
• Students may speak to their Trainer/Assessor if they have any difficulty completing this task and require a reasonable adjustment (e.g., an oral assessment).
• For more information, please refer to the RTO Student Handbook.

Instructions for answering written questions

• Students must complete a written assessment consisting of a series of questions.
• Students are expected to answer all the questions correctly.
• Answers must demonstrate an understanding and application of relevant concepts, critical thinking, and good writing skills.
• Students must respond to all questions in this assessment concisely, providing only relevant information.
• Students must use non-discriminatory language. The language should not devalue, demean, or exclude individuals or groups on the basis of such attributes, including gender, disability, culture, race, religion, sexual preference, age and/or any other basis. Gender inclusive language should be used.
• Assessors must not accept responses/answers that have been copied directly from other source materials.

Resources required to complete the assessment task

• Computer
• Internet
• MS Word
• PowerPoint presentation
• Acrobat PDF
• Access to other learning materials, such as textbooks