FORMS OF ASSESSMENT
Study Solutions Australia has an assessment policy which is available for your information that ensures students and trainers/assessors work together to achieve the course aims. The delivery and assessment strategies developed for our courses have been designed in consultation with representatives of the target audience, and feedback received from previous participants in our courses as well as a continuous improvement by Study Solutions Australia’s trainers/assessors.
Methods used to gather evidence for assessments may include:
• Assignments
• Projects
• Tests
• Portfolios
• Third party feedback
• Mentor’s Feedback
• Direct observation
• Simulation
• Role plays
• Presentations
• Practical demonstration
• Logbook
• Structured activities
• Group activities
• Case Studies
• Self Assessment
• Holistic assessment
• Review of product
All our planning and development of assessments items meet the principles set out below covering Validity, Reliability, Flexibility & Fairness.
Validity– a true test, meeting the standards from the training package as well as industry requirements.
- Evidence maps to performance criteria
- Evidence provided is across sufficient range to support the decision
- Assess task/activities in the workplace
- Evidence shows transferability of skills/knowledge
- Assessment tools used are appropriate to the workplace
- Multiple approaches
Addresses the dimensions of competency
Reliability – ensuring that assessments are conducted consistently with different groups or individuals to reflect a common standard.
- Benchmarked against the AQF qualifications
- Includes moderation
- Evidence is collected across time lines and different locations
- Competencies to be attained are documented
Assessment tools are constructed with system procedures
Flexibility– adjustments are allowed, tasking into account the varying situations and circumstances of participants, but maintaining a consistent standard.
- Reflect the needs of candidates i.e. timelines, readiness and conditions
- Includes a process for RCC and RPL
- The scope allows for differences in characteristics of candidates
Supports progression from one cluster to another
Fairness – making allowances to ensure assessment is equitable and overcoming any disadvantage participants might have in relation to disabilities, language and literacy or capacity to apply what they are learning.
- Provides clear and accurate information relating to the assessment process
- Recognition for self assessment and readiness for assessment
- Allows for reasonable adjustment where necessary
Documents the assessment process and provides feedback
We provide students with clear, concise directions for assessment and recording of results!
