INFORMATION SHEET 4.2-2

Purpose of Assessment, Orientation, Documentation and Appointment

The purpose of the assessment must be clear to both the assessor and the candidate. Properly determine if the assessment is for certification, licensing, OH&S or skills audit.

Assessment maybe carried out for a number of purposes such as: Qualification

One purpose of the assessment is to officially identify a persons level of qualification. The qualifications correspond to a specific levels in the Philippine TVET Qualifications Framework (PTQF). An individual can be assessed against competency standards, to identify if they meet all the requirements and thus be issued with a formal qualification. The PTQF uses National Certificate for a qualification.

Recruitment

Assessment maybe carried out in order to recruit a person for a particular job or job position. The criteria for the position are generally stated as selection criteria and form the basis of the interview.

Education or training needs

Assessment can be a tool to identify training needs of employees.

This can be a tool to design relevant training programs.

Employee classification

Industry may use competency standards for employees to move from one level to another. Subsequent to assessment against the relevant competency standard it can be determined whether individuals have the required competency for a corresponding level of performance.

Assurance of progress

Assessment can provide feedback to trainees over a period of learning. Assessment result can be used to modify the way in which a training program is delivered to best suit the needs of trainees.

Recognition of Prior Learning

An important aspect of competency-based training is the recognition of prior learning. People may already possess various competencies gained through formal or informal learning and experience. This competencies can be recognized through assessment.

Purpose of Assessment Orientation

The purpose of the assessment orientation is to check candidate’s readiness for assessment.

The assessment orientation usually being done at Assessment Centers. The candidates must be equip with the following information on;

  1. Qualification for assessment
  2. Assessment and certification arrangements

Purpose of Assessment Documentation

The assessment documentation provides the following;

  1. candidates personal information, work experience, education/training, and qualification
  2. candidates result of the assessment
  3. information on number of candidates assessed and certified on a certain qualification; and
  4. review of assessment process.

Purpose of Assessment Appointment

The assessment appointment ensures that there  will  be  an assessor on the scheduled date of assessment and to inform candidate on the  schedule of assessment.