Competency Assessor’s Script
on the
Conduct of Competency Assessment
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. As soon as you have admitted the
candidates, say:
Materials/References
Good morning everybody!
My name is (state your name). I am an accredited
competency assessor for (state the Qualification). (the
assessor must wear his/her ID card as a proof of his/her
accreditation)
I would like to acknowledge the presence of Mr/Ms.
________________, our Assessment Center Manager
and Mr/Ms _________________, our TESDA
representative from Provincial/District Office.
You do not have to worry about their presence. They
are here to oversee the conduct of competency
assessment and to check if the conduct is in
accordance with the prescribed competency
assessment methodology and procedures. They will not
assess you.
Before I start, let me first check the attendance. Attendance Sheet
Please present to me your admission slip and a valid ID
once your name is called. (let the candidates sign on the
attendance sheet, compare signature of candidates on
admission slip and ID against the signature on the
attendance sheet)
Accomplished Self
I have here with me your accomplished self assessment Assessment Guide
guide. This is an indication that you know and can
perform all the units of competency enumerated in this
qualification. (self assessment guide was given to the
candidate by the processing officer of the assessment
center)
Assessor’s Guide:
The competency assessor gives the overview of the
Qualification to be assessed: Relevant Qualification / units
of competency
Relevant National
Today, I am going to administer competency Assessment and Certification
assessment for (state the Qualification). It is the Arrangements
Qualification level with Core Competencies namely:
(Enumerate the Core Units of Competencies) Relevant copy of National
1. ______________________ Assessment Package for Full
2. _______________________ Qualification
3. ________________________
Clustered Units of
or Competency;
COC (Certificate of
These (Number of core units clustered) core units are Competency)
clustered to form one (1) assessment package for full
Qualification / COC clustered units of Competency
which is (Title of COC). It covers the following:
(Enumerate the Core Units of each COC)
The competency assessor orients/briefs the candidates. Assessor’s Guide:
Explains the following:
Relevant copy of National
context and purpose of assessment Assessment Package for Full
qualification/units of competency to be assessed Qualification
tasks to be performed and the evidence to be
collected Clustered Units of
assessment procedures to be undertaken Competency;
needs of the candidates to be considered during COC (Certificate of
assessment Competency)
allowable/reasonable adjustments in the assessment
procedure
The Do’s and Don’ts inside the competency
assessment center
The rights and appeal system
Issuance and validity of National
Certificate/Certificate of Competency
Re-assessment procedures
(the competency assessor can conduct orientation to ten
(10) candidates)
Do you have any questions or clarifications?
If none, we will now start the Assessment.
You now assign a number to the candidates
(candidate #1, candidate # 2, candidate #3) and give
instruction that candidate #1 will be the first to enter the
assessment room. The other candidates will have to wait at
the waiting area.
Administer the Assessment Competency Assessment
You now instruct candidate # 1 to enter the Tools (CATs):
assessment room. (to be followed by candidate # 2,
# 3 etc.)
Provide the candidate with all materials, tools and
equipment required to complete the tasks.
At this point, you give the Specific Instructions to the
candidate and let the candidate read it. Specific Instructions to
Candidate
Explain the following:
1. Using the materials, tools and equipment,
you are required to perform the tasks
within _________hours. I will be observing
you while you are performing the tasks.
2. After your demonstration, I will ask you
some questions related to your
demonstration.
3. You may call me when there is a need for
me to translate or explain items for
clarification.
4. After the questioning portion, I will give
you feedback about your performance.
5. Remind candidate to observe safety
precautions.
6. Any questions/clarifications? If there are
no more questions, you may start now.
(the assessor sets the stop watch)
Note:
While the candidate performs the activity, you
must: Rating Sheets
- stop candidate if accident is imminent
- accomplish the Rating Sheet based on
the evidences provided by the candidate
- write on the Rating Sheet the unusual
conditions during the assessment (may it
be positive or negative)
- do not distract the candidate or ask
questions during the activity
After the Activity, ask the oral/interview questions to
the candidate.
Administer the written test
Provide Feedback on the assessment Accomplished Rating Sheets
Mr./Ms./ Mrs. (state the name of the candidate), you (Competent)
were
(give the strong points of the candidate followed by
the weak points)
If the candidate was found to be competent say:
You performed the tasks within the standard
requirements of the Qualification.
Note: Accomplished Rating
Present the rating sheets to the candidate to affix his Sheets (Competent)
signature on the candidate’s signature portion. This is Accomplished
a proof that he accepts your assessment decision. Competency Assessment
Give a copy of the accomplished Competency Results Summary (CARS)
Assessment Results Summary (CARS)to the candidate
(Make sure that the document is signed by the candidate
in the appropriate space then affix your signature.)
You can get your National Certificate from the
Assessment Center by:
Accomplishing a Letter of Authorization,
Submit a photocopy of your valid ID with
specimen signature
Pay the certificate Fee of 50.00 Php
If the candidate was found not yet competent say: Accomplished Rating Sheets
Mr/Ms/Mrs. (state the name) I am sorry you were not (Not Yet Competent)
able to perform within the standard requirements of
the Qualification. You have to review/ practice the
activities related to the competency requirements of
the Qualification further.
You can only come back for reassessment when you
feel confident enough that you have acquired the
competence. Don’t worry you will only be
reassessed on the parts of the activity that you were
found not yet competent.
Note:
Present the rating sheets to the candidate to affix his Accomplished Rating
signature on the candidate’s signature portion. This is Sheets (Not Yet
a proof that he accepts your assessment decision. Competent)
Give a copy of the accomplished Competency Accomplished
Assessment Results Summary (CARS)to the candidate Competency Assessment
(Make sure that the document is signed by the candidate Results Summary (CARS)
in the appropriate space then affix your signature.)
You can get your Certificate of Competency from the
Assessment Center by:
Accomplishing a Letter of Authorization,
Submit a photocopy of your valid ID with
specimen signature
Pay the certificate Fee of 50.00 Php
After all of the candidates finished their assessment: Competency Assessment
Tools (CATs):
Make sure that the accomplished Rating Sheet and
CARS are signed by the candidate in the appropriate Accomplished Attendance
space then affix your signature. Sheet
Write the result in the Attendance Sheet and affix your Accomplished Rating
signature Sheets
Complete the Rating Sheets, CARS and other Accomplished
documents and submit these to the Manager/Processing Competency Assessment
Officer of the assessment center. Results Summary (CARS)
Specific Instructions to
Candidate
Assessor’s Guide
