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Quality Management System - IBEC Training Unit
QMS PROCEDURE
Subject: Assessment of Learners
Number QP010
Issued By: Carol Kenna Approved By: Jenny Hayes
Effective Date 4 th . January 2007 Rev: 002
1.0 Reference Documents:
Attendance Sheet, Learner Questionnaires, Evaluation Sheet, Examination
Questions, Model Answers, Assessment Records, Tutors Profile, Application
Form, Rules and Regulations, Learner Certification Records, Reports from
External Verifier.
Project work undertaken during the course, Work-based assignments
2.0 Responsibility:
Head of Training, Course Presenters, Examination Body.
3.0 Purpose:
To describe the methods used to assess learners.
4.0 Glossary of terms
Internal Examiners are the class tutors and are appointed by IBEC.
Examination Body of Collaborating Institution
5.0 Assessment
5.1 Planning
The planning, organising, setting of examination papers, monitoring and
conducting the examinations are the responsibility of IBEC.
Planning meetings are held to ensure that all necessary requirements for the
assessment have been addressed. During the meeting it is confirmed that
a. The examination papers are set, giving due regard to the topics covered on the
course.
b. Model answers are prepared and compared against the examination
questions to ensure no ambiguity.
c. The head of training will review the examinations questions and the model
answers to ensure that the examination relate to the course in accordance
with the approved syllabus.
d. The examination questions are then sent to the collaborating body for
appropriate formatting and verification of standards
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