The course specifies the competencies required of an individual to develop a competency-based assessment. Primarily, people who require such competencies are those who would be involved in developing a competency-based assessment plan to gauge a worker’s job/task competency level against a set of prescribed standard. In relation to the Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA), this course equips learners to develop a sound assessment plan based on a set of National Competency Standard under the WSQ system.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for people who are moving into the training arena with little or zero knowledge in training field. It is also suitable for full or part-time in-house trainers, freelance trainer, training consultants, assessment developers or assessors.

Course Duration

21 hours (including 1 hour assessment)

Assessment

Participants are required to attend a final assessment comprising of written test (1 hour).

Course Outline

• Prepare an assessment plan
• Develop competency-based assessment tools
• Validate assessment plan

Training Methodology

Trainer:Student Ratio is 1:20.

• Practical approach, supported by theory-based classroom session
• Lecture, discussion and presentation by participants

Certification

Statement of Attainment (SOA) from Workplace Development Agency (WDA)