The Learner

The Learner
Assessment validation is about making the assessment process transparent and fair to all learners.
The trainer or assessor should try and give a consistent message about the way each learner will be assessed. To assist you in consistency the following documents have been developed:
Criteria against which the student’s performance will be assessed are explained to the student.
Assessment method, process and documentation have been explained to the student. (eg submitting evidence for assessment)
· Assessment method, process and documentation have been explained to the student. (eg submitting evidence for assessment)
· Criteria against which the student’s performance will be assessed are explained to the student
· Student assessment guides (CIS document) provided and is signed for by the student
· Right to appeal assessment decision has been explained to the student.
· Confidentiality of assessment outcome has been explained.
· Reasonable adjustment has been explained to student.
· Assessment conditions are detailed eg due date, time, format references, etc
Reporting to the learner
The trainer or assessor is required to provide feedback to the learner about the outcomes of the assessment process, and provide guidance for any future options. It's important to ensure that this feedback:
describes in specific terms the candidate's performance against the relevant competency standards
addresses the dimensions of competency and the key competencies
offers information about re-assessment where relevantRecording learner results
Reporting procedures need to be followed with recording marks in rolls (this can be either CLAMS or roll books). To assist with this the following documents are available:Reference: ANTA (2005) Training and Assessment Toolbox Series 6