Assessment & Moderation
Fair, reliable and transparent assessment aligned to awarding‑body rules and RQF/EQF level expectations.
Assessment Methods
- Coursework: projects, reports, case studies, portfolios, presentations.
- Practical/Observed: skills demonstrations, clinics, workplace evidence.
- Controlled/Timed: written tests/MCQ where specified by the syllabus.
- Capstone: research proposal, business plan, or applied project.
Methods are mapped to learning outcomes, level descriptors, and assessment criteria.
Internal Verification (IV) & Moderation
- Pre‑delivery: assignment briefs verified against outcomes and level.
- Standardisation: assessors meet to calibrate decisions and exemplars.
- Sampling: IV sample by unit/assessor/risk; actions recorded and followed up.
- Post‑assessment: decisions checked for validity, reliability, and fairness.
Sampling Strategy
| Sampling dimension | Illustrative approach |
|---|---|
| Learners | Coverage across achievement bands (pass/merit/distinction or equivalent) |
| Assessors | Include all assessors with risk‑based emphasis |
| Units/Modules | Representative spread including new/complex units |
| Timing | Early sample to detect issues + end‑of‑cohort confirmation |
Standardisation
- Review of assessment criteria, level descriptors and exemplars.
- Agreement on grading decisions and feedback language.
- Record actions, owners and deadlines in the standardisation log.
External Moderation / Verification
- Where required by the awarding body, external moderation verifies standards are met.
- Centres provide requested samples, policies and assessment evidence promptly.
- Actions from external reports are tracked to completion.
Programme‑specific requirements may apply; always check the official specification.
Assessment Boards
- Confirm results, consider extenuating circumstances, and approve awards/recommendations.
- Quorum and membership published in the programme handbook.
- Minutes are recorded and actions tracked.
Mitigating Circumstances & Extensions
- Learners should notify the centre as soon as possible where issues affect assessment.
- Evidence may be required; late submissions may be capped or refused according to policy.
- Deferrals/retakes follow awarding‑body rules and published timelines.
Framework Alignment
- Level mapping: Outcomes and assessment demand map to RQF/EQF descriptors.
- English: Assessment tasks and rubrics align to CEFR bands where applicable.
Version Control
Owner: Quality Lead · Effective: 13 October 2025 · Next review: October 2026
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