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VET Competency Self-Assessment

A structured self-assessment for VET learners to reflect on their current competence against the elements of a unit before formal assessment. Each learner receives an individual report mapping self-rated competence to evidence and identifying gaps to close.

16 questionsEstimated 12 minutes4 dimensions
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Assessment dimensions

Each respondent is scored across these dimensions. The AI uses these to identify patterns and generate personalised insights.

Knowledge Evidence
Performance Evidence
Foundation Skills
Self-Awareness of Gaps

Questions preview

All 16 questions included in this template. You can customise, reorder, or remove any question after importing.

1

How confident are you that you can perform the practical tasks required by this unit, unsupervised, to industry standard?

ScalePerformance Evidence
1 - Not yet - I would need close supervisionto5 - Fully - I can perform these consistently and unsupervised
2

Describe a recent example where you performed the core task of this unit. What did you do, and what was the outcome?

Open TextPerformance Evidence
Free-text response field
3

How well do you understand the underpinning knowledge (the why, the rules, the safety and regulatory requirements) behind the tasks in this unit?

ScaleKnowledge Evidence
1 - Limited - I can do the task but not explain the whyto5 - Strong - I can explain the principles and requirements clearly
4

In your own words, explain the key rules, standards, or safety requirements that govern this unit of competency.

Open TextKnowledge Evidence
Free-text response field
5

Which of these best describes the evidence you can currently provide for this unit?

Multiple ChoiceKnowledge Evidence
Multiple recent, workplace-based examples with documentation
Some examples, mostly from training rather than the workplace
Limited examples, would need to gather more
No concrete evidence yet
6

How would you rate your reading, writing, and numeracy skills as they apply to the tasks in this unit?

ScaleFoundation Skills
1 - These are a barrier for me in this unitto5 - These are not a barrier - I handle the documentation well
7

How comfortable are you using the digital tools or systems this unit requires?

ScaleFoundation Skills
1 - Not comfortable - I need supportto5 - Very comfortable - I use them independently
8

Which area do you think will be hardest for you to demonstrate at formal assessment?

Open TextSelf-Awareness of Gaps
Free-text response field
9

How clear are you about exactly what the assessor will be looking for in this unit?

ScaleSelf-Awareness of Gaps
1 - Not clear - I am unsure what is expectedto5 - Very clear - I know the criteria and evidence required
10

What is one specific thing you could do in the next two weeks to strengthen your evidence for this unit?

Open TextSelf-Awareness of Gaps
Free-text response field
11

How much recent (within the last 12 months) experience do you have applying the skills in this unit?

Multiple ChoicePerformance Evidence
Regular, ongoing recent experience
Some recent experience
Experience, but not recent
Little or no experience yet
12

How confident are you explaining your reasoning and decisions to an assessor when asked "why did you do it that way"?

ScaleKnowledge Evidence
1 - Not confidentto5 - Very confident
13

Is there anything about your circumstances (reasonable adjustment, language, access) that an assessor should be aware of to assess you fairly?

Open TextFoundation Skills
Free-text response field
14

Overall, how ready do you feel for formal assessment in this unit right now?

ScaleSelf-Awareness of Gaps
1 - Not readyto5 - Ready now
15

What support, practice, or resources would most help you become competent in this unit?

Open Text
Free-text response field
16

If you could only improve one thing before assessment, what would have the biggest impact on your result?

Open Text
Free-text response field

What the AI report covers

Each respondent receives a unique, personalised report. Here is a sample of the topics the AI analyses based on this template.

Self-rated competence mapped against each element of the unit
Gaps between claimed competence and the evidence described
Foundation-skill areas needing development before assessment
A prioritised list of what to gather or practise before formal assessment

Reports are generated by AI (Claude by Anthropic) and tailored to each respondent's specific answers. No two reports are the same.

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