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Current evidence for your assessment

Current evidence is important in determining if a learner is competent. When considering what is Current evidence you need to consider if it reflects current industry practice. In assessment, currency relates to the age of the evidence presented by a candidate to demonstrate that they are still competent. Competency requires demonstration of current performance, so […]

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RTO Compliance Tip – PRINCIPLES OF ASSESSMENT

The principles of assessment are part of your assessment plan. No matter what assessment pathway or methods you use, the principles of fairness, flexibility, validity and reliability must be met. The evidence used to make a decision about competence must be valid, sufficient, authentic and current. Let’s look at the principles of assessment: Fairness The individual learner’s

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RTO Compliance Tip – current industry skills

Current industry skills for your trainers and assessors. To provide training that reflects current industry practice and valid assessment, your RTO’s trainers and assessors must maintain the currency of their skills and knowledge in their industry area and in vocational education and training. It is also acceptable for an appropriately qualified trainer and assessor to work with

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RTO Compliance Tip – Student evidence

RTO Compliance Tip – Student evidence When considering student evidence, Authenticity MUST be checked. Authenticity means the assessor is assured that the evidence presented for assessment is the learner’s own work. If substantial portions of the evidence submitted are gathered through independent study (e.g. assignments or projects) rather than direct observation, consider using online systems to check work submissions for

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RTO Compliance Tip

Verify that the person you are enrolling, training and assessing is the same person that will be issued with a qualification or statement of attainment. This can be particularly challenging if you deliver distance training, including through online methods, where there are more opportunities for learners to submit the work of others than there are in a ‘traditional’

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RTO Compliance Tip

It’s never too late to start over. If you weren’t happy with yesterday, try something different today. Don’t stay stuck. Do better. The RTO is ultimately responsible for ensuring quality training and assessment within their organisation and scope of registration, regardless of any third party arrangements where training and/or assessment is delivered on their behalf  

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