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Figure 2: Components of a unit of competence
Titles of units of
competence and
Elements of
their descriptors
competence
Performance
describe the
identify the
criteria describe
activity covered
work process to
the activities
in the unit and
be undertaken
and level of
the unit’s
in logical
performance
key features
order and are
required to
related to the
demonstrate
purpose of the
achievement of
unit. Elements
the element.
describe
outcomes that
contribute
to a unit.
The range
statement
relates to
the unit of
competence
as a whole.
It allows for
different work
environments
and situations
that will affect
performance.
The evidence
guide details
the knowledge
and skills that
underpin
competent
performance of
the unit. It also
provides advice
on assessment
contexts and
integrated
assessment.
VISUALISING THE EVIDENCE
An important part of analysing each unit of competence is to visualise the evidence you will
require to make a judgment about the student’s competence. Think about:
WHAT, HOW AND WHERE?
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What do the students need to be able to do?
■
How will they do it?
■
Where do they need to do it?
The answers to these questions will help you identify the critical aspects of evidence.
Looking at each component of a unit of competence in isolation or failing to consider one or more of the components
may mean that the assessment may not fully reflect the desired outcomes of the training and may affect a student’s
achievement of competence. For example, only looking at the elements and performance criteria means that you
will not be assessing underpinning knowledge and skills which are listed in the evidence guide and are critical to
the job role.
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