Evidence

To demonstrate what you know and can do, you will need to present evidence as part of an overall assessment process that will meet the elements of a unit/module. This evidence might include presenting a portfolio of work including resume and past transcripts, taking an oral or written challenge activity, being observed in an actual workplace or classroom setting, or some combination of these options.

Types of Evidence

The evidence used in a Recognition application can include anything that will demonstrate that the candidate meets the elements of a unit/module. Evidence can include any combination of the following:

Before putting your collection of evidence together ask your teacher for a copy of the elements/learning outcomes. These will outline the purpose of the unit/module and will guide you in preparing the evidence.

Your evidence must be:

Current

You should be able to demonstrate that your skills are up-to-date and that you can use them NOW if required.

Relevant

The skills you are claiming to have should relate directly to the learning outcomes/performance criteria for the relevant unit/module and be at a comparable standard.

Authentic

You need to be able to show that your claims are genuine. This is where letters from employers and so forth are very helpful.

Transferable

Skills you have learned in one situation must be capable of being applied to other situations. For example, if you are making claims against computing skills, you should be capable of demonstrating those skills on any appropriate machine or system, not just the one in your office!

Other ways we can assess your current skills

Interview or verbal questioning
It may be possible to demonstrate competence by explaining particular areas directly to an assessor. This would happen in an interview that your assessor would arrange. Be aware that you would have to attend the interview prepared. Have relevant documents or other material to hand and ensure that your responses related directly to the learning outcomes.

Challenge activity
You may be asked to demonstrate competence by completing an assignment agreed upon by you and your assessor. In some circumstances, you may sit existing tests prepared for students who have taken the unit/competence in the usual way.  This is subject to approval by assessor/head teacher.

Before you submit your evidence

• Make sure you include certified copies of your documents. DO NOT submit original documentation as they may not be returned - however, originals may need to be sighted.
• Present your evidence in a way that shows how your experience, skills and knowledge match the learning outcomes
• Be selective and disciplined about your choice of evidence
• Organise your material in a logical order and present it in plain English and format

Applicants should note that:

• The assessor may request an interview with the applicant if details of the evidence need to be clarified
• A challenge activity may be required so that applicants can demonstrate the skills and knowledge
• The assessor may contact relevant authorities to check the authenticity of documents submitted as evidence