Focus Week: Simulate to Innovate: Crafting Effective Simulated Assessments

Recorded on 25/07/2023 and forming part of Velg Training's Focus Week on Assessment Tools and Practices, learn the art of designing reliable, authentic, and effective simulated practical assessments and explore examples to help participants visualise the concepts discussed.

Please note that the revised Standards for Registered Training Organisations were publicly released on 1 October 2024 and will come into full regulatory effect from 1 July 2025.

The Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 will continue to apply until then.

This webinar recording refers to, and is based on, the requirements for the current regulatory environment.

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Topic

Often it is impractical for us to assess performance in the workplace. That might be because the skill we need to assess happens rarely in the real world and often we just don’t have access to the workplace, or the employer can’t provide the resources or a safe environment for assessment.

Simulations are a great way to assess performance, but they require resources, planning and clear instructions.

In this 90-minute webinar that formed part of our Focus Week, attendees learned the art of designing reliable, authentic, and effective simulated practical assessments. From creating realistic workplace environments to crafting compelling scenarios, immerse your learners in a world that mirrors real-world situations and tasks. Uncover the secrets to developing clear instructions and master the techniques to ensure individual performance shines through in group assessments.

Transform your assessment approach and watch your students thrive!"

What was covered in the session:

• Identifying the resources required for a simulated workplace environment.
• Creating a simulated organisation
• Gathering or developing simulated workplace documentation (e.g., policy, procedure, forms etc.)
• Developing scenarios that replicate real-world situations and tasks.
• Developing clear and detailed instructions for assessors to set up and implement the simulation and assessment.
• Developing clear and detailed instructions for learners about what they will need to do, and how they will be assessed.

Webinar content targeted towards:

Anyone looking to refine their assessment tools and practices

• RTO/Compliance Managers
• Trainers/Assessors
• Resource Developers
• Heads of Faculty/ Department/Area Managers
• Consultants
• Private Individuals
• Curriculum Developers/L&D Managers

Webinar duration: 90 minutes

Bio of presenter:

Coleen has had 20 years of experience in the VET sector. She has owned and managed various RTOs and is an experienced instructional designer and VET professional.

Coleen is passionate about quality vocational education and the delivery of best practice competency assessment.

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