The purpose of this short course is to enable individuals to conduct assessments within their fields of expertise, in a fair, valid, reliable and practicable manner. This unit standard will contribute towards the achievement of a variety of qualifications, particularly within the fields of Education Training and Development Practices and Human Resource Development.
What are the learning outcomes?
Successful achievement of the course outcomes will enable learners to:
Demonstrate understanding of outcomes-based assessments
Prepare for assessments
Conduct assessments
Provide feedback on assessments
Review assessments
How is the course aligned?
This is an accredited short course aligned to Unit Standard 115753: Conduct outcomes-based assessments. Total credits 15; NQF level 5. Â
Who is the target audience?
This course is ideal for anyone who needs to assess whether other individuals have met learning goals based on specified criteria, using pre-designed assessments. Course attendees may include workplace facilitators, trainers, coaches, lecturers or mentors etc.
What are the entry requirements?
No previous assessment experience is required. It is assumed, though, that learners have a deep subject matter understanding and knowledge (practical and theoretical )about the outcomes they intend to assess within the relevant area of learning.
How is the course structured?
The following topics are covered in the course:
What is outcomes-based assessment
Assessment methods
Principles of assessment
Planning and preparing for assessment
Preparing the candidate
Conducting an effective assessment
Questioning techniques
How to judge evidence
Disputes and appeals
Identifying your strengths and weaknesses as an assessor
Learners have the opportunity to conduct a short assessment during the programme while being observed by a registered assessor. Constructive feedback is provided to ensure a valuable learning experience.
How will the course be delivered and assessed?
Facilitation strategy
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KVR Training offers our clients various facilitation methods based on specific needs. This can include in-person, on-line, virtual facilitation methods or a combination of any of these. Various learning techniques, such as simulations, roleplays and presentations are used. Facilitators give feedback on participation, strengths, and areas for improvement. Practical application is crucial, requiring learners to apply knowledge in their daily work under supervision.
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Assessment strategy
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Formative assessment is conducted throughout the course during the facilitated sessions. Assessment activities are included in the Formative Assessment Workbook and will be checked by the Facilitator. Learners are expected to complete all the activities in their workbooks.
Summative assessment is conducted at the end of the foundational training phase. Learners are expected to complete summative assessment activities in the Summative Assessment Workbook.
What are the workplace requirements?
Outcomes-based programmes require application of skills in the workplace. Learners must be exposed to all outcomes related to the Unit Standard. This would include all activities related to preparing, conducting, reviewing and providing feedback on assessments.
For this course the following human and physical resources are required:
Relevant organisational assessment and moderation policies and procedures
Assessment guides and instruments for the assessment at hand, including the relevant outcomes and criteria
Meeting and / or assessment venue, with relevant equipment and resources
Candidates to be assessed
Workplace mentor
What workplace activities will need to be completed?
Some of the practical workplace activities for this programme include the following:
Planning and preparing for assessments with two different candidates – including conducting initial pre-assessment planning meetings with selected candidates
Collecting sufficient evidence
Making assessment judgements
Having the assessment moderated
Providing feedback to candidates
Completing all required documentation
Compiling a PowerPoint presentation using official organisation templates describing learning highlights, lowlights and how learning was implemented in the workplace
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