Performance Objective

Given a candidate, competency assessment agreement, pencil and ball pen you are to role play on preparing candidate for assessment following the procedure listed below.

One of the most important phase of conducting assessment is to prepare the candidate for assessment before the assessor starts to gather evidences. Remember, as a competency assessor, you must provide a supportive environment before starting with the assessment activity. You must ensure that the environment is suitable for the assessment and the candidates are relaxed and not apprehensive.

Prepare candidate for assessment following the steps listed below

1. Explain the context and purpose of assessment to candidates in line with the requirements of the relevant Assessment
2. Determine the needs of the candidates to establish any allowable adjustments in the assessment procedures.
3. Convey information using verbal and non-verbal language to promote a supportive assessment environment.
4. Explain the legal and ethical responsibilities associated with the assessment to the candidates in line with the relevant Assessment

Explain the competency standards to be assessed and the evidence to be collected to the candidate as contained in the assessment guidelines.