ASSESSING COMPETENCE

Session 3
Make the assessment decision

TESDA CACO 1
 Evidence

Material collected which, when

matched against the specifications in
the competency standards, provides
proof of competence.

TESDA CACO 2 2
 What is assessment?

Assessment is the process of

collecting evidence and making
judgments on whether competency
has been achieved.

TESDA CACO 3 3
 Ways of Gathering Evidence
Multiple observations by the
assessor of the candidate
carrying out work activities
Assessment of technical qualities
of finished product
Written test of underpinning
knowledge
Oral questioning of candidate
Demonstration of specific skills
needed to complete the task
Review of previous work
performed CACO 4 4
TESDA
 Judgment
A two-way process and means-

The decision made by the assessor on whether the

evidence provided meet the principles of
assessment and rules of evidence

The decision made by the assessor, based on the

evidence provided and evaluated, on whether the
candidate is competent or not yet competent

TESDA CACO 5 5
 Pointers in making assessment
decisions
Collected evidence is examined and evaluated
to ensure that it reflects the evidence required
to demonstrate competency and which:
Encompasses all component parts of the
competency standards and the dimensions of
competency
Address other related documentation
Complies with the rules of evidence

TESDA CACO 6
 Component parts of the
competency standards
Elements
Performance criteria
Range of variables
Evidence guide
Dimensions of competency

TESDA CACO 7
 Related documentation
Assessment guidelines
Assessment criteria
Evidence to be collected as set out in the

Evidence Plan
Competency assessment tool

TESDA CACO 8
 Pointers
Judgment is used to conclude whether
competence has been demonstrated, based on
the available evidence
The decision made by the assessor on whether the
evidence provided meets the principles of competency-
based assessment and rules of evidence

The decision made by the assessor, based on the

evidence provided and evaluated, on whether the
candidate is competent or not yet competent

TESDA CACO 9
 Pointers
Relevant assessment system policies and
procedures and organizational/legal/ ethical
considerations are addressed in making the
assessment decision

Clear and constructive feedback is provided to

the candidate regarding the assessment
decision and recommendations are made,
where required

TESDA CACO 10
Pointers
Positive and negative features
experienced in conducting the
assessment are reported to those
responsible for the assessment procedure
Any assessment decision disputed by
the candidate(s) being assessed is
recorded and reported promptly to
those responsible for the assessment
procedure

TESDA CACO 11
Pointers
All designed forms are completed in
accordance with assessment system
policies and guidelines
Attendance Sheet
Rating Sheets
Competency Assessment Results Summary (CARS)
Registry of Workers Assessed and Certified (RWAC)

TESDA CACO 12