Conducting Competency Assessment

Self-Check 1.1-1
Direction: Match the Column A with Column B. Write the letter of your choice on the space provided.
Please use capital letter only.

Column A Column B
1. This refers to the standard A. Assessment Guidelines
procedures observed in workplace.
2. It covers all the relevant evidences for a unit of B. Assessment centers
competency that should be observed and gathered
during the assessment.
3. Refers to information given to the candidate and to the C. Dimensions of Competency
assessor on the required conditions during the
conduct of assessment.
4. It provides the required skills, knowledge and D. Evidence Gathering Tools
attitude in assessing candidate's competency
5. These are the selected activities and questions E. Unit of competency
used in gathering evidences.

F. Workplace policies and

Procedures
Answer Key 1.1-1
1. F
2. C
3. A
4. E
5. D

Self-Check 1.1-2
Direction: Read the following statements carefully. Write True if the statement is correct and False if the
statement regarding purpose of assessment is incorrect. Write your answer on the space provided.

______1. Assessment will determine the qualification level of an individual.

______2. The result of the assessment can be used to modify the way training program is delivered to
best suit the needs of the trainees.
______3. Competency based education focus only on the learning acquired during the duration of
the training.
______4. Industry requirement for a particular job should be disregard in the assessment.
______5. Training needs of an employee can also be determined during assessment.

Answer Key 1.1-2

1. True
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. False
 Self-Check 1.1-3
Direction: Read the following statement carefully. Write True if the statement regarding assessors
responsibility and guide is correct and False if the statement is incorrect.
______1. The procedures used during the assessment must be ratified by the appropriate personnel
in the industry/workplace.
______2. Before the assessment, candidates must ensure the readiness of the assessor.
______3. Assessors Guide provides information on the relevant evidence gathering methods that
will be used in gathering evidences.
______4. Other gathering methods that will be used in evaluating less critical areas are
presented in an assessment guide.
______5. The needs and any reasonable or allowable adjustments must be identified before the start
of the assessment.

Answer Key 1.1-3

1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True

Self-check 1.1-4

Direction: Given the assessment centers responsibilities, identify the person responsible on the given
tasks. Match the Column A with Column B. Write the letter of your choice on the space provided. Please
use capital letter only.

Column A Column B
Responsibilities ACAC Personnel
______1. Provides applicant the ACAC Manager
application forms and ACAC Processing Officer
requirements checklist.
______2. Ensure the availability of
the self assessment guide,
application form and
other relevant
requirements of the
candidates.
______3. Confirms Competency
assessor's acceptance.
______4. Ensures that assessment Answer Key 1.1-4
1. B
fee is paid only to the 2. B
authorized person in the 3. A
Assessment center and 4. B
5. A
checks official receipt
issued to applicants

______5. Responsible in the

rotation of the assigns
competency assessors.
 Self-check 1.1-5

Direction: Matching

Column A Column B
______1. A set of documents A. Assessment Resources
which contains
information that will B. Assessors Guide
assist the assessor in the C. Assessment Package
evidence gathering
process D. Competency Assessors Script

______2. The tools, equipment and E. Candidates Guide

supplies that the candidate F. Rating Sheet
will use in the assessment
process for a specific
qualification.
______3. It contains specific
questions or activity(ies)
developed from the
Answer Key 1.1-5
selected assessment
1. B
methods and the
2. A
conditions under which
3. F
the assessment should be 4. D
conducted and recorded 5. E
______4. It outlines the series of steps
that competency assessor
and candidate move
through while undertaking
the assessment.
______5. It contains the Self
Assessment Guide,
Competency Assessment
Agreement and Specific
Instructions for the
Candidate.

Self-Check No. 1.2-1

Direction: Matching.
Column A Column B
Description Context of Assessment
A. Access to support personnel
______1. It refers to the different equipment
and tools use during the B. Employment status of
assessment. candidate

______2. It pertains to the relevance of the C. Materials

assessment to the candidate's work. D. Purpose of assessment
______3. Refers to the venue wherein the E. Physical setting
assessment takes place.
F. Tools, Equipment and
facilities
______4. These are the perishable and
consumable material required Answer Key 1.2-1
during the assessment.
1. F
______5. It includes certification, licensing. 2. B
OH&S, skills audit. 3. E
4. C
5. D
 Self-Check 1.2-2
True or False
Direction: Read the following statement carefully. Write True if the statement regarding assessors
responsibility and guide is correct and False if the statement is incorrect.

______1. The evidence gathering process is identified in the assessment guidelines.

______2. The competency/ies to be assessed will be disclosed to the candidates after the
assessment process.
______3. Assessment Guidelines must be followed by the assessor to ensure inconsistency in the
process of assessment.
______4. Established assessment processes must be fair to all candidates.
______5. Adjustment are considered reasonable if they do not impose an unjustifiable hardship
upon the assessment center.
______6. The result of the assessment will be made available for public information.
______7. In making decisions, assessor must consider the family background and the capability of the
candidate to provide extra fee for his/her service.
______8. Reasonable accommodation is designed to ensure that all people are treated equally in the
assessment process.
______9. Those who failed in the assessment may appeal for reassessment.
______10. Assessor may translate English into the local dialect of the candidate if necessary.

Answer Key 1.2.2

1. True 7. False
2. False 8. True
3. False 9. True
4. True 10. True
5. True
6. False
Self-Check 1.2.-3

Direction: Matching.

Column A
Column B
Definition
_____ 1. It is the consolidated Assessment Forms
assessment decisions on the A. Attendance Sheet
overall performance of the
B. Assessment Package
candidate.
C. Candidate Application Form
_____ 2. It is compose of the Assessor's
Guide, Competency D. Competency Assessment Agreement
Assessor's Script, Form
Candidate's Guide and Rating
E. Competency Assessment Results
Sheet-
Summary
_____ 3. Document that must be completed by
F. Registry of Workers Assessed and
the candidate upon undergoing orientation.
Certified
_____ 4. This form will serve as an evidence
that the candidate i s present during the actual
conduct of the assessment.
_____ 5. It is the basis for the national
certification. It contains the documentation of
the results of assessment.

Answer Key 1.2-3

1. E
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. F
Self-Check 1.3-1
Direction: Grouped the given scenario below, identify what forms of evidences are being describe. Write
the number of corresponds the statement. Write your answers on the space provided.
1. Assessed/evaluate the finished product
2. Training Certificates & certificate of employment
3. Ask the candidates several questions after a demonstration
4. Feedback from employers, colleagues, clients, etc.
5. Observing the candidate while doing the required tasks.

Direct Evidence Indirect Evidence

Answer Key 1.3-1

Direct Evidence Indirect Evidence

3 1

5 2

Self-Check 1.3-2
Multiple Choice

______1. A way of gathering evidences which is useful for assessing underpinning knowledge and for
supplementing evidence gathered through real time/real work and structured activities.
A. Demonstration
B. Portfolio
C. Questioning
D. Written test
______2. An evidence that may include work samples produced by the candidate, performance
evidence such as photographs and video tapes and reports.
A. Demonstration
B. Observation
C. Portfolio
D. Written test
______3. This evidence gathering technique provide evidence of underpinning knowledge, application of
skills and the capacity of the candidate to transfer knowledge and skill to different contexts.
A. Demonstration
B. Portfolio
C. Questioning
D. Written test
 ______4. A key form of gathering evidence that can be use as an opportunity to observe practical skills
as well as attitudes, underpinning knowledge, key competencies and dimensions of
competency.
A. Demonstration
B. Observation
C. Third party report
D. Written test

______5. A way of gathering evidences wherein the assessor should select the best person to observe
the candidate and prepare materials which help the observer to provide relevant feedback on
the candidates performance that is directly related to the relevant unit(s) of competency.
A. Demonstration
B. Observation
C. Third party report
D. Written test

Answer Key 1.3-2

1. D
2. C
3. C
4. B
5. C

Self-Check 1.3-3
Direction: With the given criteria below, identify what type of Dimension of Competency is measured. Match the Column
A with Column B. Write the letter of your choice on the space provided. Please use capital letter only.
Column A Column B
Criteria Dimension of Competency

_____ 1. Faulty wine is replaced with new one A. Contingency Management Skills
should the guest disapproved its
taste. B. Critical Skills
_____ 2. Report on testing procedure, including C. Job/Role Environment Skills
faults and repair is completed in line
with SOPs. D. Task Skills
_____ 3. Fruits are picked using
E. Task Management Skill
picking poles.
_____ 4. Tools with wear and corrosions
are segregated and treated Answer Key 1.3-3
according to maintenance 1. A
plan and procedures. 2. C
_____ 5. Boars are trained to mount 3. D
sows/dummy 4. E
5. D

Self-Check 1.3-4
Direction; Multiple Choice. ______4. Does the evidence incorporate
______1. Is the evidence related to the current multiple items of evidence?
version of the standards? A. Consistent
A. Authentic B. Recent
B. Current C. Sufficient
C. Sufficient D. Valid
D. Valid
______2. Is the evidence less than five years ______5. Is the evidence of the candidate's own
old? work or contribution?
A. Consistent
B. Current A. Authentic
C. Recent B. Consistent
D. Sufficient C. Recent
______3. Does the evidence D. Sufficient
cover the full range Answer Key 1.3-4
of the elements and 1. D
performance 2. C
criteria? 3. C
A. Authentic 4. A
B. Current 5. A
C. Sufficient
D. Valid
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Self-Check & Answer 1.3
5
Direction: Complete
the table, identify the
Evidence
evidence gathering Evidence
method and tools Gathering
Method Gathering
applicable in the given
Tools
scenarios.
Scenario Multiple
1. The candidate is inside the room sitting in choice,
the chair, holding his pen and after a few Written Test Matching type,
seconds write down his answer in the True or False,
provided answer sheet. etc.

Demonstration
2. The candidate is beside a desktop, he is checklist
showing the different parts of a desktop. He Demonstration
is using some hand and body gestures to
show how to use the equipment.

Portfolio
3. The assessor is checking the
Assessment
training certificate, employment certificate
Portfolio Checklist
that the candidate has submitted. The
assessor ensure that the documents were
obtained within 5 years.

Checklist
Oral
4. After the simulation, the assessor ask the Questioning
candidate
some questions for clarification.
On-the-job
5. The trainee was sent to an institution for
On-the-job observation
training, and for the trainee to experience checklist
observation
the real situation in a workplace

SELF CHECK 1.4-1

Enumeration; Give the following factors that an assessor is considering in making a decision.

1. What are the factors considered in making assessment decision?

2. What are the rules of use in evaluating evidences?
3. Enumerate the dimensions of competency.

ANSWER KEY 1.4-1

1. A. Requirements of the unit of competency
B. Dimension of competency
C.Rules of evidence
D.Corroboration of evidence

2. A. Sufficient
B. Valid
C. Current
D. Authentic
E. Consistent
P. Recent

3. A. Tasks skills
B. Task management skills
C. Contingency management skills
D. Job/role environment skills
 Self Check 1.5-1

Multiple Choice: Read each statement carefully, select the answer from the choices listed to identify the
forms required for recording. Write your answer on the space provided before each number.

______1. A form that contains the list of candidates who are present during the conduct of competency
assessment.
A. Attendance sheet
B. Competency Assessment Results Summary
C. Rating Sheet
D. Registry of Workers Assessed and Certified

______2. A form that contains the consolidated assessment decisions made by the competency assessor
which indicates the overall performance of the candidate during the assessment process.
A. Attendance sheet
B. Competency Assessment Results Summary
C. Rating Sheet
D. Registry of Workers Assessed and Certified

______3. A document that contains specific questions or activity(ies) developed under which the
assessment evidences are recorded.
A. Attendance sheet
B. Competency Assessment Results Summary
C. Rating Sheet
D. Registry of Workers Assessed and Certified

Answer Key No. 1.5-1

1. A
2. D
3. C

Self Check 1.6-1

True or False
Direction: Read each statement carefully. Write T if the statement is correct and F if the stamement
is false. Write your answer on the space provided before each number.
______1. When giving negative feedback you can use words that can lower self-esteem of the
candidate.
______2. Feedback is process of identifying assessment outcomes.
______3. Avoid emphasizing and explaining the results to the candidate when feedbacking
negative assessment.
______4. When giving feedback the assessor must be as positive without raising any false
expectations.
______5. In giving feedback the assessor may ask the candidate to judge how well he or she performed.

Answer Key No. 1.6-1

1. F
2. T
3. F
4. T
5. T

Facilitating Learning
Sessions
 Self-Check 2.1-1

TRUE OR FALSE:
Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is not correct.
1. In CBT, the trainer is a facilitator.
2. Competency Based Learning Material is a must in CBT.
3. Supervised Industry Training is a must in CBT.
4. In peer teaching, fast learners are the trainer/facilitator of training.

5. Multiple entry and multiple exit means a trainee can enter a class in any time he wishes
and learns in his own pace.
6. Assessment is always done after every activity.
7. The Job Sheet is a tool used to assess the competency of a trainee.
Answer Key 2.1-1

1. True
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. False
6. False
7. False

Self-Check 2.1-2

TRUE OR FALSE:

Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is not
correct.

1. In CBT, learning is self-paced.

2. CBT is dependent on the Training Regulations.
3. The availability of training materials limits the efficiency of CBT.
4. Learning activities in CBT is always individualized.
5. The trainer is the provider of information in CBT.

Answer Key 2.1-2

1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE

Self-Check 2.1-3

TRUE OR FALSE
 Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is not
correct.
1. Repetition is needed when training adults.
2. Demonstration of skill is needed by adults in order to learn skills.
3. Demonstration is the only method appropriate for adult learners.
4. Adult learners do not like feedback coming from the trainer.
5. The trainer in CBT should be a person of authority.
Answer Key 2.1-3

1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE

Self-Check 2.1-4
Ordering: Arrange the following events in its correct sequence by rewriting
them on your answer sheet.

1. Gaining attention
2. Stimulating recall of prior learning
3. Informing the learner of the objective
4. Providing learner guidance
5. Providing Feedback
6. Assessing performance
7. Eliciting performance
8. Presenting the stimulus
9. Enhancing retention and transfer
Answer Key 2.1-4
1. Gaining attention
2. Informing the learner of the objective
3. Stimulating recall of prior learning
4. Presenting the stimulus
5. Providing learner guidance
6. Eliciting performance
7. Providing Feedback
8. Assessing performance
9. Enhancing retention and transfer

Self-Check 2.1-5

Multiple Choice:
 1. Which of the following learning station is used when the use of
a machine is necessary?
Role-play area
Reading area
Simulation area
Bench work area

2. Which of the following area is most appropriate when you need

to practice customer service?
Role-play area
Reading area
Simulation area
Bench work area

3. Which of the following learning stations will you set-up when a

trainee needs to learn the knowledge aspect of your competency?
Role-play area
Reading area
Simulation area
Bench work area
Answer Key 2.1-5

1. C
2. A
3. B
Self-Check 2.1-6

TRUE OR FALSE:
Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is
not correct. Write your answers in your answer sheet.

1. The Training Activity Matrix is updated daily.

2. The session plan is a plan prepared daily.
3. Activities in the Matrix are different from the activities in the
session plan.
4. The Matrix is a monitoring tool for the trainees.
5. The Matrix is used to schedule the use of equipment.
6. Limited number of equipment maybe allowed to idle when no
trainees need the equipment.
 7. More than 5 trainees maybe scheduled in a workstation during a
group work.
Answer Key 2.1-6

1. True
2. False
3. False
4. False
5. True
6. False
7. False
Self-Check 2.2-1

Matching Type:
Match the questions on the column A to the criteria for assessing evidences on
the Column B. Write the letter of your choice on your answer sheet.

Column A Column B

1. Are the skills and A. Authenticity

knowledge used in the B. Relevance
work force now?
C. Transferability
2. Are the skills and
knowledge gained D. Quality
elsewhere relevant to the E. Currency
particular qualification?
F. Validity
3. Are the skills and
knowledge at a standard G. Reliability
appropriate for current
requirements as per
Competency Standards?
4. Can the trainee
demonstrate a skill
required for the
competency?
5. Does the trainee have
evidence of his skills and
knowledge?
6. Are the skills and
knowledge relevant to the
particular qualification?
Answer Key 2.2-1
 1. A
2. C
3. D
4. F
5. A
6. B

Self-check 2.2-2

Identification: Identify the words or group of words described by the

phrases. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

________________1. The form that is used to determine learners

characteristics which is adminstered during pre-assessment
________________2. The form that is used for self- assessment
________________3. The form used to collect data on the profile of the trainee
________________4. The form where the trainee writes the evidences of his
competency.
________________5. The test given during pre-assessment to measure prior
learning of trainees.
________________6. The form that summarizes the trainees training needs
________________7. Three forms that are needed as bases for recognition of
prior learning.
________________8. It is the proof that prior learning was recognized.

Enumeration: Enumerate the purposes of pre-assessment

1. _______
2. _______
3. _______
Answer Key 2.2-2
Identification:
1. Gathering Tool for Trainees Characteristics
2. Form 4.1(Self Assessment Form)
3. Trainees Profile
4. Form 4.2
5. Pre-assessment
6. Form 4.4
7. Form 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
8. Certificate of Achievement
Enumeration:
1. recognition of prior learning
2. gather trainees characteristics
3. establish training needs

SELF-CHECK 2.3-1

Identification: Identify which of the following statement is a characteristic

of a CBT approach. On your answer sheet, write down the number of the
item which characterizes CBT.
1. Trainers focus on managing learning
2. Very little continuous feedback is given.
3. As vacancies are filled, trainees enrollment remains at maximum
capacity all year long.
4. Retesting is discouraged or not allowed at all
5. The trainer must be able to answer questions on many different
tasks each day.
6. All trainees are usually tested once.
7. Each trainee progresses at his or her own pace
8. Trainees enter various times throughout the year
9. If possible, trainees determine the sequence of tasks.
10. Trainees all proceed from one topic to the next at the same time
Answer Key 2.3-1
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9
Self-Check 2.3-2

Enumeration:
Enumerate the following:
Importance of Feedback in Training
1.
2.
3.
Modes of Providing Feedback
4.
5.
6.
7.

Explain the purpose of the following feedback characteristics

1. Timing
 2. Amount
3. Focus
4. Function
Answer Key 2.3-2

Enumeration:

Importance of Feedback in Training

1. maximize their potential at different stages of training,
2. raise their awareness of strengths and areas for improvement,
3. identify actions to be taken to improve performance.

Modes of providing feedback:

4. Oral
5. Answer key
6. Performance criteria checklist
7. Evaluation Results
8. Monitoring tools such as
the progress chart
achievement chart
trainees record book

Purpose of feedback characteristics

Characteristic Purpose

Timing For students to get feedback while they are still mindful
of the learning target.
For student to get feedback while there is still time for
them to act on it.

Amount For students to get enough feedback so that they

understand what to do but not so much that the work has
been done for them (differs case by case).
For students to get feedback on teachable moment
points but not an overwhelming number.

Focus To describe specific qualities of the work in relation to the

learning targets.
 To make observation about students learning processes
and strategies that will help them figure out how to
improve.
To foster student-efficacy by drawing connections
between students work and their mindful, intentional
efforts.
To avoid personal comments.

Function To describe student work.

To avoid evaluating or judging student work in a way
that would stop students from trying to improve.