Pilot Assessment

Competency Assessment Methods (Pilot Sessions)

During the pilot sessions, the learning outcomes are assessed through a blended portfolio of practical methods. Each method specifies the activity participants complete, the evidence a trainer collects for the micro-credential portfolio, and the learning outcome it maps to.

Assessment Method Map

Assessment Type	What Participants Do	Evidence Collected	Linked Outcome
MCQ Knowledge Check	Complete the 8-question multiple-choice assessment covering burnout mechanisms, emotional labour, workload risks, communication, and prevention strategies	Completed assessment and score sheet	LO1, LO2, LO5, LO6
Shift Heatmap Worksheet	Map stress peaks, emotional triggers, interruptions, recovery opportunities, and escalation points from a recent shift	Completed Shift Heatmap Template	LO1, LO3, LO5
Case Study: Shift Overload Analysis	Analyse a workplace scenario and identify job demands, missing resources, patient safety risks, and organisational contributors	Completed case analysis worksheet or facilitator notes	LO2, LO5, LO6
Case Vignette Analysis	Review the burnout development vignette and identify job demands, missing resources, patient safety risks, and escalation actions	Completed vignette analysis worksheet	LO1, LO2, LO5, LO6
Boundary Script Practice	Practise structured communication and escalation responses for workload and safety concerns	Boundary Script Practice Record	LO4, LO6
Micro-Recovery Plan Design	Select and document realistic recovery techniques that can be applied during and after shifts	Personal Micro-Recovery Plan	LO3, LO7
Peer Reflection and Discussion	Participate in facilitated reflection on stress patterns, recovery barriers, and workplace support strategies	Reflection notes or participation record	LO7, LO8
Follow-up Reflection (4–8 weeks)	Reflect on stress awareness, use of recovery strategies, boundary-setting experiences, and workplace application	Completed Follow-up Reflection Form	LO3, LO4, LO7, LO8

Pilot portfolio: Participants are deemed competent for the micro-credential when the portfolio contains the completed MCQ assessment, shift heatmap worksheet, case vignette analysis, boundary script practice record, personal resilience plan, and follow-up activity reflection across the 4–8 week period.