DRESSMAKING NC II

STEPS TOOLS/MATERIALS NEEDED

ROLE OF THE COMPETENCY ASSESSOR

STEP 1
Establish the The Assessor should:
Context and  Familiarization of self with the
Purpose of qualification or unit of competency to be
Assessment assessed.
 Ensure that the assessment site
complies with relevant occupational
health and safety requirements as: Tools:
 Well lighted and ventilated
 Risk areas properly marked Equipment:
 Access to Support Staff and TESDA
Materials:
Personnel
 Support Staff
 Tool Keeper
 TESDA Representative
 AC Manager
 Ensure that the following assessment
resources are available

Step 2 Receive assessment package composed of the

following from TESDA representative:
Planning and
preparing the  One copy of Assessor’s guide
evidence  Copies of application form with
gathering candidates guide and rating sheets
corresponding to the number of
candidates
 Attendance sheet

Self-Assessment Guide

TESDA-OP-CO-07-F22

Rev.No.01-07/20/15

Attendance Sheet

TESDA-OP-CO-07F2

Rev.No.01-/07/20/15

Performance Evaluation instrument

TESDA-OP-CO-06-F19

Rev.No.01-07/20/15

Application Form

TESDA-OP-CO-07-F21

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Report on Assessment Proceedings

TESDA-SOP-CO-07-F27

Rev.No.01-01/20/15

Competency Assessment Result Summery

(CARS)

TESDA-SOP-CO-07-F28

Rev.No.01-07/20/15

Registry of Workers Assessed and

Certified (RWAC)

TESDA-SOP-CO-07F29

Rev.No.01-07/20/15

Letter of Assignment

TESDA-SOP-CO-07-F28

Rev.No01-07/20/15

Letter of Designation(Assessment Venue)

TESDA-SOP-CO-07-F43

Rev.No.01-07/20/15

Rating Sheet

TESDA-SO-CO-07-F30

Rev.No.01-07/20/15

Letter of Appointment

TESDA-SOP-CO-07-F24

Rev.NO.01-07/20/15

Request Form for Assessment Package/s

TESDA-SOP-CO-07-F25

Rev.no.01-07/20/15

STEP 3 Wear the Competency Assessor’s ID.

Prepare the As soon as you have admitted the candidates,

Candidate say:

Good Morning everyone!

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Competency Assessor
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 My name is MARIEL C. COLALJO From ZSPI;
I will be your Competency Assessor for
DRESSMAKING NC II.

With us is our TESDA Representative Mrs.

JUANITA A. PEPINO. From SIBUGAY
TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INCORPORATED
(STII).You don’t have to worry about her
presence. She is here to oversee the proper
conduct of competency assessment and to
check if the conduct of assessment is in
accordance with the prescribed competency
assessment methodology and procedures. She
will not assess you.

Before I start, let me first check the attendance. Let the candidate
Please present to me your admission slip once sign attendance
your name is called. slip

(Let the candidate sign on the attendance

sheet, compare signature on the admission Attendance Sheet
slip )

I have here with me your accomplished self-

assessment guide. This is an indication that
you know and can perform all units of
competency enumerated in this qualification.
Accomplished Self-
(Self-Assessment guide was given to the Assessment Guide
candidate by the processing officer of the Sheet
assessment canter)

Give the overview of the Qualification to be

assessed
Relevant
Today, I am going to administer competency Qualification/Units of
assessment for DRESSMAKING NC II with (4) Competency
units Core Competency. Relevant National
Assessment and
Certification
1. DRAFT AND CUT CASUAL APPAREL Arrangement
2. PREPARE AND CUT MATERIALS OF
CASUAL APPAREL
3. SEW CASUAL APPAREL
4. APPLY FINISHING TOUCHES ON
CASUAL APPAREL

The competency assessor Orients/Briefs

the candidates.

Let’s have some perspective view or common

understanding what is assessment and what is
the purpose of having assessment?

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 Explain the Following:
1. Assessment
- Assessment is a process of
collecting evidence and making
judgement on whether or not the
competency has been achieved.

Types of Evidence:

 Process Evidence
 Demonstration
Observing the proper procedure in
every task given

 Output Evidence
 Final result of every task

 Knowledge Evidence
 Written test
 Oral Interview

2. Purpose of assessment:
There are 8 purposes of assessment:

 To certify that an individual has

achieved competency;
 To recruit and select candidates for a
job;
 To monitor individual performance at
work;
 To determine the training needs;
 To conduct skills audit;
 Recognize prior learning;
 Classify a person against industry or
Enterprise standard; and
 Provide feedback progress during
training.

The main purpose of this assessment is to

confirm if you can really perform that standards
expected in the workplace as expressed in the
relevant competency standards in the Training
Regulation.

Not only that, this assessment will also

determine if you will still need necessary
training you cannot perform the task.

3. Qualification/Units of Competency to
be assessed.

Assessment shall cover units of

competency from training regulation as
follows:

1. DRAFT AND CUT CASUAL APPAREL

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 2. PREPARE AND CUT MATERIALS OF
CASUAL APPAREL
3. SEW CASUAL APPAREL
4. APPLY FINISHING TOUCHES ON
CASUAL APPAREL

4. Tasks to be Performed and Evidence

to be Collected

Evidence must show that you can:

 Plan garment design of casual apparel

 Take body measurements of client
 Select and prepare garment tools,
accents and accessories
 Draft and manipulate basic pattern
 Cut final pattern of casual apparel
 Lay-out and pin patterns according the
grain line of the fabric
 Trace drafted pattern on the
material/fabric
 Cut the fabric
 Prepare sewing machine for operation
 Sew and assemble garment parts of
casual apparel
 Alter/ modify completed casual apparel
 Apply finishing touches on the casual
apparel
 Press finished casual apparel
 Pack the finish garment
 Observe safe work procedures
 Perform housekeeping activities

Candidates, I have here with me a STOP

WATCH to observe the time allotment for every
task.
After your demonstration, I will ask you some
questions related to your demonstration.

You may call me when there is a need for me

to translate or explain items for clarification.

After the question portion, I will give you

feedback about your performance.

While you perform the activity, as an

assessor I have to:

 Collect evidence and much compatibility

to the elements, performance criteria,
range of variables and evidence guide in
relevance of units of competency.

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  Observe the candidate and keep notes
of unusual conditions of situations during
the entire conduct of the assessment.
 Stop the candidate if accident is
happened

Candidate please bear in your mind after

your performance I have some question,
as an assessor, I will:

 Evaluate and Judge the evidence in

terms of dimensions of competency:

 Job Role Environment-this involves

dealing with the responsibilities and
expectations of the work environment
when undertaking a work activity
 Task skills- this involves undertaking a
specific workplace task.
 Contingency Management Skills- this
involves responding to problems and
regularize when undertaking a work
activity
 Task Management skills- this involves
managing a number of different task to
complete a hole work activity

In case of Portfolio Assessment:

Judge the evidence in terms of the

following:

 Validity – demonstrates relevant

outcomes and performance
requirements of the Unit of Competency.
 Currency – relates to the age of the
evidence presented by a candidate to
demonstrate that they are still
competent.
 Sufficiency – relates to the quality and
quantity of evidence assessed.
Demonstrate the outcomes and
performance requirements of the Unit of
Competency.
 Authenticity – relates to ensuring that
each piece of evidence is from the
candidate and not another person.
 Consistency – show the candidate
consistently meets the standards under
workplace conditions rather than
showing a one off demonstration of the
standards.
 Recency – relates to the age of
evidence in relationship to current
version of the relevant unit of
competency.

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 After the evidence evaluated from the candidate
the assessor will now record on the Rating
Sheets all the details of evidence collected and
judgement made about the candidate’s
performance.

 Give the candidate feedback on the

assessment result. The result shall be
indicate whether the candidate is:

 COMPETENT
 NOT YET COMPETENT

4. Assessment Procedure to be
Undertaken
Assessment procedures taken from the
units of competencies in the TR and on
the Evidence Plan.

 Demonstration/observation with
oral questioning
 Portfolio/ Third Party Report
 Interview

5. Needs of candidates to be
considered during the assessment
 Before we’ll start with the
assessment proper, please do
your personal necessities so that
you will not be disturb during the
assessment because I will not
allow you to go out from the
assessment venue while you are
doing your tasks.
6. Allowable/ reasonable adjustment in
the assessment procedures

As an assessor, I will consider some

allowable/reasonable adjustments during the
assessment. Such like:
 Emergency Situation
 If cannot understand English
language then translate in vernacular
language
 Eye sight problem
 Cultural/beliefs consideration
 Etc. provided it doesn’t violate the
procedures in the conduct of the
competency assessment.

7. Do’s and Don’ts in the assessment

center
Do’s
 The candidate should at all times follow
and perform all the tasks prescribed in
the assessment observing the time
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 allocated for every task.
 The candidates should observe silence.
 You should also observe safety and
sanitation in doing your task.

Don’ts
Candidates, below are prohibited during the
assessment:
 Doing the task without the PPE
 Going outside from the assessment
area without the knowledge of the
competency assessor
 Taking cigarette during the assessment.
 Initiate quarrel
 Cheating during the assessment
 Use of cell phone
 Loud noise

8. Rights in the appeal system

In the event candidates that you won’t
agree with my decision, you can write your
formal appeal addresses to the Provincial
Director of TESDA Sibugay and fill in the
Customer Inquiry and Feedback form.

9. Issuance and Validity of the COC or

NC
Candidates, after the demonstration of the
competence through a single
comprehensive project –type assessment
covering all required units of competency of
the qualification, and individual shall be
issued the corresponding National
Certificate. NC/COC shall be claimed at
TESDA Provincial Office 3 Working Days
after the assessment by submitting the ff.
requirements:
 CARS( Competency Assessment Result
Summary)
 I.D Picture Passport Size with white
background
Further, the validity period of your
NC/COC is five (5) years to commence on
the date of your assessment.

10. Re-assessment procedures

 However, if you will be found
NOT YET COMPETENT, you may apply
for reassessment anytime at
convenience for moment that you feel
confident enough that you have acquired
the competence. You may also be
assessed only on the units of
competency where you were found Not
Yet Competence.

 If you fail 2 consecutive

assessments, you are advised to
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 undergo a refresher course to any
TESDA Administered/registered school
to acquire the knowledge and skills
based in the industry standards

Assessment procedures taken from the

units of competencies in the TR and on
the Evidence Plan.
 Demonstration/observation with oral
questioning
 Interview
Ones you are certified as Competent in
Dressmaking NC II there’s a lot of career
opportunities for you.
A person who has achieved this qualification is
competent to be a:
 Pattern maker
 Garment Sewer

STEP 4
COLLECT THE Provide the candidate with all the materials,
EVIDENCE AND tools, and equipment required to complete the
MAKE THE tasks.
ASSESSMENT At this point, give the specific instructions to
DECISION the candidate clearly and slowly.

Alternatively, observation may be conducted in

an actual environment.

Give Specific Instruction to the Candidate:

(Name of Candidate), using the

materials, tools, and equipment, you are
required to perform the tasks
within_4___ hours. I will be observing
you while you are performing the tasks.

After your demonstration, I will ask you

some questions related to your
demonstration.

You may call me when there is a need

for me to translate or explain items for
clarification.

After the questioning portion, I will give

you feedback about your performance.

Any questions/ clarifications? If there

are no questions, you may start now.
Note:
The assessor must have his/her stop
watch to observe the allocated time for
every task.

While the candidate performs the activity,

you must:
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  Stop the candidate if accident is imminent
 Observe the candidate and keep notes of
unusual conditions of situations during the
entire conduct of the assessment.
 Collect evidence and much compatibility
to the elements, performance criteria,
range of variables and evidence guide in
relevance of units of competency.

Please bear in mind that the details of

evidences gathered in your
performance to include some
questions, as an assessor, I shall:

 Evaluate and Judge the evidence in

terms of dimensions of competency:

 Job Role Environment-this involves

dealing with the responsibilities and
expectations of the work environment
when undertaking a work activity
 Task skills- this involves undertaking a
specific workplace task.
 Contingency Management Skills- this
involves responding to problems and
regularize when undertaking a work
activity
 Task Management skills- this involves
managing a number of different task to
complete a hole work activity

In case of Portfolio Assessment

By the way, do you have any third party

report/ portfolio that will support your
competence on any of the core units of
competency?

If you have, please give it to me.

The assessor will now judge the evidence

in terms of the following:
 Validity – demonstrates relevant
outcomes and performance
requirements of the Unit of Competency.
 Currency – relates to the age of the
evidence presented by a candidate to
demonstrate that they are still
competent.
 Sufficiency – relates to the quality and
quantity of evidence assessed.
Demonstrate the outcomes and
performance requirements of the Unit of
Competency.
 Authenticity – relates to ensuring that
each piece of evidence is from the
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 candidate and not another person.
 Consistency – show the candidate
consistently meets the standards under
workplace conditions rather than
showing a one off demonstration of the
standards.
 Recency – relates to the age of
evidence in relationship to current
version of the relevant unit of
competency.

TASK 1. Give the material, tools and

equipment, demonstrate the task listed
below based on the given design and
specification within 4 hours

COC 1: Patter Making II

• Draft and Cut pattern of Casual
apparel (short-sleeve blouse and skirt)
30 minutes
COC 2: Sewing II
• Sew Casual Apparel ( short-
sleeve blouse and skirt)
• Apply Finishing Touches on
Casual Apparel (short –sleeve blouse
and skirt) 4 hrs.

After the evidence evaluated from the

candidate the assessor will now record on the
Rating Sheets all the details of evidence
collected and judgement made about the
candidate’s performance.

(See attached rubrics)

 COMPETENT
 NOT YET COMPETENT

STEP5
Provide Step 1. Ask the candidate to judge how well
Feedback on he/she performed.
the
Assessment - Mr./Ms./Mrs.__________________, with your
demonstration, how do you judge your
performance during the assessment? Given a
scale of 1-10, 10 is the highest, how many
points can you give yourself based on your
performance?

Step 2. Reinforce positive aspects of the

assessment

-OK good! Based on my observation to your

performance, you have the ability to perform all
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 the competencies according to relevant
standards. You also got high score on your
written test and you demonstrated good
communication skills.

Step 3. Inform the candidate of your

proposal of final decision

- Congratulate if he/she performed

competently the task given during the
assessment.
- On the other hand, discuss the need for
further evidence if the candidate was not
able to perform the task given during the
assessment.
-Since you have done your task very well and
you have a good performance, as your
competency assessor…I know certify you
competent. Congratulations!

If the candidate was found not yet

competent say: -Mr./Mrs./Ms. ____________

-I noticed that you did not perform well and you

need some improvements to meet the
standard requirements of this qualification. You
have to review the activities related to the
competency that you are weak and not doing
well your task as a trainee. Is it okay with you?

Step 4. Discuss the

agreement/disagreement with the decision

- If the candidate was found to be

competent, present the rating sheets to
the candidate to affix his/her signature
on the candidate’s signature portion.
This is a proof that he/she accepts your
assessment decision.
-So since, I certify you competent, do you
agree with my decision? Please affix your
signature in the rating sheet and in the
competency assessment result summary.

- If the candidate found not yet

competent.
-As a candidate, you can come back any time
in your convenience for reassessment when
you are ready that you have acquired the
competence. You will only be reassessed on
the competency that you we’re found not yet
competent.

Step 5. Ask the candidate to suggest areas

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 for improvement

-During the assessment, are you comfortable

with me?

-Don’t you feel nervous?

-Were you not scared of me?

-Do you think there are some areas that you

felt difficult?

-Do you have any suggestion for improvement

in my conduct of competency assessment?

Step 6. Discuss area for improvement in

detail

Note: (An area of improvement depends on the

weaknesses of the candidate.)

Step 7. Work out ways on which the gaps

from the assessment maybe filled.

-As an assessor, there is a need for me to give

you the result for this assessment so that I will
know whether you meet the competency
standard or not. And it is imperative that you’ll
know the fields of competencies that your good
at and most important thing is to identify your
weaknesses for us to allow you to focus on
those skills for your own improvement.

Step 8. Remind the candidate of the next

procedure. (i.e) recording information,

-Ok, re-check your forms whether you filled it

out properly and signed it. You may ask some
questions regarding that to make sure that
everything is done right pertaining to your
assessment forms.

Step 9. Ask the candidate how you as –

assessor- can improve assessment for
other candidates in the future.

-Ok, if you’re done, let me ask you something.

Having been with you for the whole day of
assessment, do you have some suggestion on
the process of assessment which you think
may help future candidates to be more relaxed
and comprehensive? If so, I will be happy to
hear it from you for better ways of assessing
candidates in the future. Thank you! Ok, since
you’re done, what can you say about your
performance?
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 -Now as again for candidates who were
declared competent, I have to greet them once
again Mr./Mrs./Ms. So and so
CONGRATULATIONS!

-For those who were declared not yet

competent, I may say the following words:

- Mr./Ms./Mrs. ____________________
you are not yet competent enough in
this competency but I suggest that you
have to improve more on this following
areas of competency
_________________
___________________
_________________ as soon as you
think that you’re ready and acquired the
competence on the unit/s of
competencies you were found NOT YET
COMPETENT, feel free to submit
yourself for reassessment.
- “For full qualification, Candidates who
were assessed as NOT YET
COMPETENT may apply for
reassessment anytime at his/her own
convenience. Reassessment shall be
focused only on the specific area/s
where the candidate has not
satisfactorily achieved the required level
of competence AND must be
undertaken within two (2) years during
the period of validity of the Training
Regulations”, is hereby reiterated

Claim your NC at the TESDA PO 3

Working Days after the assessment. Bring
your CARS, 2 pcs passport size picture
with white background and 50 pesos
payment.

Note: Requirements for renewal of

NC/COC.

- Application Form
- Original NC/COC
- Certificate of Employment related to the
qualification for at least 1 year
- 3 pcs Passport size picture with collar
and white background.
- Php 100 payment.

-Ok, so that’s all. Thank you for your time and

again Congratulations!

COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT END….

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 GUIDE

ACTIVITY TIME ALLOTMENT

Orientation 20 min.
Task 1
COC 1: Pattern Making II
 Draft and Cut materials of
Casual Apparel 4 hrs.
COC 2: Sewing II
 Prepare and cut Materials of
Casual Apparel 4 hrs.
 Sew Casual Apparel
 Apply finishing Touches on
Casual Apparel
 Review on Portfolio 20 min.
documents
 Feedbacking 1 hour
 Review assessment
documents and signing of 30 min.
attendance sheet and
RWAC
 Assessor’s concerns/ inputs 20 min.
TOTAL 6.5 hrs.

Review and Evaluate

Assessment Results

Competency Assessor must --

1. Prepares necessary assessment results
2. Records the assessment outcome using the
prescribed Rating Sheets
3. Ensures Rating Sheets are signed by the
candidate after providing feedback
4. Maintains records of assessment
procedures, evidence collected and
assessment outcome
5. Returns Assessment Package (Assessor’s
Guide, Specific Instruction to Candidate,
among others)
6. Accomplish the Competency Assessment
Result Summary (CARS)
1. Recommend issuance of NC /COC if
the Candidate is found COMPETENT
2. Recommend re-assessment if
candidate is found NOT YET
COMPETENT
7. Submit to AC Manager assessment-related
documents as follows:
1. Application Forms together with Self-
Assessment Guides
Validated and signed RWAC

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 ASSESSOR’S
SCRIPT
IN
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 DRESSMAKING NC II

MARIEL C. COLALJO
Competency Assessment Assessor

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