Managing Safely
Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment – Final
LO1:
1.1 Explain the functions of assessment in learning and development.
1.2 Define the key concepts and principles of assessment
1.3 Explain the responsibilities of the Assessor
1.4 Identify the regulations and requirements relevant to assessment in own area of practice
LO2:
2.1 Compare the strengths and limitations of a range of assessment methods with reference to the needs of individual learners
LO3:
3.1 Summarise key factors to consider when planning assessment
3.2 Evaluate the benefits of a holistic approach to assessment
3.3 Explain how to plan a holistic approach to assessment
3.4 Summarise the types of risks that may be involved in assessment in own area of responsibility
3.5 Explain how to minimise risks through the planning process
LO4:
4.1 Explain the importance of involving the learner and others in the assessment process
4.2 Summarise types of information that should be made available to learners and others involved in the assessment process
4.3 Explain how peer and self assessment can be used effectively to promote learner involvement and personal responsibility in the assessment of learning
4.4 Explain how assessment arrangements can be adapted to meet the needs of the individual learners
LO5:
5.1 Explain how to judge whether evidence is:
Sufficient
Authentic
Current
5.2 Explain how to ensure that assessment decisions are:
Made against specific criteria
Valid
Reliable
Fair
LO6:
6.1 Evaluate the importance of quality assurance in the assessment process
6.2 Summarise quality assurance and standardisation procedures in own area of practise
6.3 Summarise the procedures to follow when there are disputes concerning assessment in own area of practise
LO7:
7.1 Explain the importance of following procedures for the management of information relating to assessment is legislation/regulatory bodies
7.2 Explain how feedback and
LO1:
1.1 Explain the functions of assessment in learning and development.
1.2 Define the key concepts and principles of assessment
1.3 Explain the responsibilities of the Assessor
1.4 Identify the regulations and requirements relevant to assessment in own area of practice
LO2:
2.1 Compare the strengths and limitations of a range of assessment methods with reference to the needs of individual learners
LO3:
3.1 Summarise key factors to consider when planning assessment
3.2 Evaluate the benefits of a holistic approach to assessment
3.3 Explain how to plan a holistic approach to assessment
3.4 Summarise the types of risks that may be involved in assessment in own area of responsibility
3.5 Explain how to minimise risks through the planning process
LO4:
4.1 Explain the importance of involving the learner and others in the assessment process
4.2 Summarise types of information that should be made available to learners and others involved in the assessment process
4.3 Explain how peer and self assessment can be used effectively to promote learner involvement and personal responsibility in the assessment of learning
4.4 Explain how assessment arrangements can be adapted to meet the needs of the individual learners
LO5:
5.1 Explain how to judge whether evidence is:
Sufficient
Authentic
Current
5.2 Explain how to ensure that assessment decisions are:
Made against specific criteria
Valid
Reliable
Fair
LO6:
6.1 Evaluate the importance of quality assurance in the assessment process
6.2 Summarise quality assurance and standardisation procedures in own area of practise
6.3 Summarise the procedures to follow when there are disputes concerning assessment in own area of practise
LO7:
7.1 Explain the importance of following procedures for the management of information relating to assessment is legislation/regulatory bodies
7.2 Explain how feedback and