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12Aug, 2022

In vocational education and training, what is assessment?

By: Sukh Sandhu
Categories: Training and Assessment, VET Sector

In the VET sector, assessment refers to the process of collecting evidence for making judgments about an individual's competence or ability to perform a task or role against a standard expected in the workplace. This usually involves collecting evidence of performance and making comparisons to pre-determined standards. The purpose ofRead More

12Aug, 2022

Principles of assessment

By: Sukh Sandhu
Categories: RTO, Training and Assessment

An easy way to learn them: "Life isn't fair, so you have to be flexible" "What's the point of being valid if you're not reliable?" What are the principles of assessment? Fairness During the RTO Assessment process, the Fairness principle considers the individual learner's needs. What steps do RTOs takeRead More

12Aug, 2022

Rules of evidence

By: Sukh Sandhu
Categories: RTO, Training and Assessment

An easy way to learn them: “I need something valid like a current driver's license sufficient money for rent and an authentic friend” In the Rules of Evidence, important considerations around assessment evidence collection are highlighted in relation to the Principles of Assessment. Validity The assessor must be assured thatRead More

12Aug, 2022

Validity of traditional assessment methods

By: Sukh Sandhu
Categories: Training and Assessment, VET Sector

There is a great deal of debate surrounding the validity of assessment methods in vocational education and training (VET). Some believe that traditional methods, such as open book and closed book examinations and long answer, essay-type questions, are no longer fit for purpose in the modern VET sector. Others argueRead More

12Aug, 2022

The learner guide and presentations should not be the only source of answers for your students’

By: Sukh Sandhu
Categories: Training and Assessment

One of the biggest mistakes that students and some trainers/assessors can make is to think that the learner guide and presentations are the only sources of answers for summative assessments. This is not the case! The assessor should be looking for evidence that the student has actually understood the contentRead More

12Aug, 2022

Assessment tools to support observation using simulation

By: Sukh Sandhu
Categories: Training and Assessment

Simulation can provide a realistic environment in which to observe and assess student performance. A variety of assessment tools are available to support observation using simulation, including checklists, global rating scales, observation guides and structured debriefing. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses, and the choice of tool should beRead More

12Aug, 2022

An overview of assessment evidence

By: Sukh Sandhu
Categories: Training and Assessment

Assessment evidence in the VET sector refers to the process and methods used by assessors to gather, generate and judge the quality of evidence for the purpose of making informed judgements about vocational competence. It includes how assessors: Design and select assessment instruments Plan and conduct assessments Interpret and useRead More

22May, 2022

The importance of having word limits in the summative assessment resources

By: Sukh Sandhu
Categories: Training and Assessment, VET Sector

One of the most important aspects of VET is summative assessment. Summative assessment resources play a vital role in ensuring that students are able to demonstrate their learning and progress. However, summative assessment resources can also be a source of frustration for both students and educators if they are notRead More

25Apr, 2022

Issuing qualifications to your own trainers, assessors and staff members

By: Sukh Sandhu
Categories: Education, Training and Assessment

Qualifications are important. They ensure that trainers and assessors are current and competent in their fields. They also help to put a check on the quality of training provided by trainers and assessors. You may be tempted to issue qualifications to your own trainers, assessors and staff members for aRead More

20Feb, 2022

RTO compliance guide to buy compliant assessment resources

By: Sukh Sandhu
Categories: RTO, Training and Assessment

According to almost all ASQA reports, getting an assessment right is one of an RTO's most difficult compliance issues, with a substantial number of RTOs, audited being found to be non-compliant with clause 1.8 (ASQA’s 2017 report showed around 72% RTOs failed audit on assessment resources). This is what weRead More

Training and Assessment

Category Archives

In vocational education and training, what is assessment?

Principles of assessment

Rules of evidence

Validity of traditional assessment methods

The learner guide and presentations should not be the only source of answers for your students’

Assessment tools to support observation using simulation

An overview of assessment evidence

The importance of having word limits in the summative assessment resources

Issuing qualifications to your own trainers, assessors and staff members

RTO compliance guide to buy compliant assessment resources

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