SLIDE 9 An example of an assessment plan…
Assessment Method Area Assessed Assessed by Grading Weighting Knowledge Test One Hour Test (60 Questions) Refer (Less than 60% correct) Pass (60% or greater correct) Distinction (75% or greater correct) The knowledge test will use a multiple-choice questions format to assess underpinning and applied knowledge in elements of the standard. The underpinning questions will primarily cover the “how” and “why” elements of the content. Applied knowledge will use scenario type questions to assess the apprentice’s judgement and decision making. This knowledge will be tested by the assessment organisation , through centrally set and centrally marked multiple choice on-line examination. The examination will be administered by the independent assessor. Independent Assessment Organisation (Refer) Pass Distinction 30% Practical Skills Test Candidates will undertake a practical assessment in the workplace, under the supervision and approval of an independent assessment organisation, who will undertake the standardised skills test in controlled
- conditions. The skills test must be undertaken only under the instruction of an independent assessor to be
considered a valid end-point assessment activity. The skills test will assess primarily the skills elements of the standard. Independent Assessment Organisation (Refer) Pass Distinction 60% Interview and Professiona l Discussion The apprentice will be interviewed by the independent Assessor immediately following the practical skills
- assessment. The interview will explore how the apprentice applied the specified skills, knowledge and
behaviours in the workplace, using the previously reviewed portfolio as the basis for the interview. The interview will allow the apprentice to demonstrate that they understand what they have done, how they approached it, what problems they faced and how they dealt with them as well as how they communicated and applied their initiative. All knowledge and behaviours can be assessed in this component using a wide range of evidence sources including scenario based questioning and any candidate self-assessment, employer reports and the
- utcomes of the skills test, knowledge test and the portfolio.
The professional dialogue will be undertaken at a mutually convenient venue and led by the independent assessor, usually on the same day as the end-point skills assessment. The independent assessor will then collate the results from the end-point assessment in order to confer a performance grade for the apprenticeship. Independent Assessment Organisation Refer Pass Distinction 10%
