Trade Test Moderator: Auto Electrician/ Motor Mechanic

Planning

The moderator is to ensure that there is evidence of the entire
assessment process which was conducted and includes:

• Planning for the assessment

• Preparation of the candidate for assessment

• The assessment was conducted according to the plan

• Sufficient evidence has been obtained to meet all the criteria of
  the unit standard

• Evidence has been judged according to Valid, Authentic,
  Consistent, Current, Sufficient (VACCS)

• The assessment results have been recorded

• The assessment has been reviewed

Trade Moderation

• To plan and conduct moderations as outlined in the unit standard
  ‘Conduct moderation of outcomes-based assessment’

• To moderate the assessment guide against the relevant unit
  standard(s) and or qualification;

• To be guided by the provider’s moderation plan, guide, tools and
  reporting format;

• To moderate in a fair and transparent manner, avoiding bias and
  addressing barriers to assessors;

• To judge evidence observing the rules of evidence;

• To give constructive written feedback to assessors; and

• To give feedback to moderators on unit standards and
  qualifications.

• Inform the TTC Manager about any relevant information about any
  irregularities in the assessment process such as:

  • Suspected or proven irregularities committed by the
    candidate;

  • Suspected or proven irregularities committed by any other parties
    to the assessment;

  • Any suspected or proven bribery, threats or sexual or other
    harassment of or by candidates;

  • Any grounds for doubting the authenticity of the evidence
    presented during the assessment process; and

  • Unplanned environmental, personal or other problems which may
    have interfered in the performance of the candidates

Conduct Ad-hoc Assessment at Learning Centre

• Conduct assessment according to the LC Assessment policy

• Adhere to the LC Assessor Code of Conduct

• Indicate irregularities with regarding to learner Portfolio of
  Evidence

• Make an informed judgement about the range of evidence a learner
  may produce to demonstrate their competence to meet the assessment
  criteria.

• Carry out assessments in accordance with the Gauteng Automotive
  Learning Centre assessment specifications and correctly completing all
  compulsory assessment documentation

• Ensure evidence provided by learners is sufficient to meet the
  Gauteng Automotive Learning Centre requirements

• Provide objective feedback to the learner about performance and
  achievement

• Devise and agreeing an assessment action plan with the learner as
  appropriate

• Complete all relevant assessment forms and returning them to the
  Master Technical Skills Facilitator

• Provide feedback to the learner and Master Technical Skills
  Facilitator

• Conduct re-assessment for learners deemed not yet
  competent

Collaborates with the Materials Developer to develop, implement, and
update the assessment tools

Reporting

• Complete and submit all documentation required in line with the
  TTC QMS Policies

• Prepare reports for submission to ETQA Manager and NAMB and QCTO
  for endorsement

• Evaluate effectiveness of assessment tools, providing
  recommendations for improvement to ETQA Manager & Materials
  Developer

• Evaluate and submit evidence for reporting and future
  planning

• Prepares inputs for all monthly and quarterly reports

• N4 Trade Certificate in Motor Mechanic and;

• N4 Trade Certificate in Automotive Electrician

• Assessor registration with NAMB in Motor Mechanics and;

• Moderator registration with NAMB in Motor Mechanics and;

• Assessor registration with NAMB in Automotive Electrician and;

• Moderator registration with NAMB in Automotive Electrician

• 4 years’ work experience as a Motor Mechanic and Automotive
  Electrician

• Experience as Assessor and Moderator in Motor Mechanics and
  Automotive Electrician

• Experience in Facilitation