Active IQ Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (sample manual)
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The pr<strong>in</strong>ciples, legal and good practice requirements of assessment<br />
Section 1<br />
Section 1: The pr<strong>in</strong>ciples,<br />
legal and good practice<br />
requirements of assessment<br />
The purpose of assessment <strong>in</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
development: functions, concepts and pr<strong>in</strong>ciples<br />
Assessment is a purposeful process to f<strong>in</strong>d out if learn<strong>in</strong>g has taken place. It is a way to evidence whether a learner<br />
has the knowledge and skills required, usually aga<strong>in</strong>st a syllabus of criteria or expected standards. It is a supportive<br />
process where the learner is encouraged to ask questions, seek feedback and be <strong>in</strong>volved positively throughout.<br />
Assessment can serve the follow<strong>in</strong>g functions:<br />
Motivate and<br />
encourage learners<br />
Determ<strong>in</strong>e<br />
effectiveness of<br />
programme<br />
Diagnose learner<br />
needs<br />
Acknowledge and<br />
certificate learn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Assist <strong>in</strong> selection<br />
processes<br />
The overall purpose of assessment is to determ<strong>in</strong>e whether a person is competent based on a range of evidence<br />
and set aga<strong>in</strong>st specified criteria. It helps establish whether the standards have been met and enables qualifications<br />
to be awarded.<br />
Understand<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>in</strong>ciples and practice of assessment <strong>in</strong> education and tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
The start<strong>in</strong>g po<strong>in</strong>t for any assessment is the programme outl<strong>in</strong>e, guide or qualification syllabus usually provided by<br />
the award<strong>in</strong>g organisation.<br />
<strong>Award</strong><strong>in</strong>g organisations (such as <strong>Active</strong> <strong>IQ</strong>) are responsible for produc<strong>in</strong>g the syllabus for a qualification, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
an assessment specification. This will <strong>in</strong>clude how the qualification should be assessed; this may cover the format,<br />
frequency, qualifications required by the assessors, and systems for implement<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>ternal and external quality<br />
assurance.<br />
ACTIVITY<br />
F<strong>in</strong>d out who the award<strong>in</strong>g organisation is for your subject area. Access their website to f<strong>in</strong>d the<br />
specifications / syllabus for the qualifications they offer and review the assessment strategy along with<br />
the policies and procedures they have. Familiarise yourself with the requirements so that you can be<br />
prepared once you start work<strong>in</strong>g with an education and tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g provider.<br />
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