Policy

To ensure that assessment methodology is valid, reliable and does not disadvantage or advantage any group of learners or individuals.

To ensure that the assessment procedure is open, fair and free from bias and to national standards.

To ensure that there is accurate and detailed recording of assessment decisions.

In order to achieve this Humanoid will:

Ensure that all centre assessment assignments are verified as fit for purpose prior to distribution to students.

The Lead Internal Verifier is to be responsible for allocating the sample size required from each assessor. Assessors deemed to be 'high risk' will provide a higher sample size than 'low risk' assessor. Level of risk will be determined by the Lead Internal Verifier and the Quality Nominee.

Verify an appropriately structured sample of assessor work from all program to ensure each conform to Standards Verification requirements.

Define, maintain, and support effective internal verification roles.

Ensure that identified staff will maintain secure records of all internal verification activity.

Brief and train staff of the requirements for current internal verification procedures. The continued professional development to take the form of departmental training, professional body training days and attendance at the working group assessment meetings.

Provide standardised IV documentation and to include an IV assessment form.

Use the outcome of internal verification to enhance future assessment practice.

To identify competence gaps in the candidate as measured against a standard.

To facilitate solutions to close the gaps to ensure consistent assessment outcomes.

Set tasks which allow students to demonstrate what they know, understand and can do so that they have opportunities to achieve the highest possible grades on their BTEC courses.

Ensure that learners are clear about the criteria they are expected to meet in their assignments and that they are fully briefed on the skills which need to be demonstrated in the coursework / portfolio components of a subject.

Encourage students by giving accurate and factual feedback in a timely manner and guidance on how to improve work that also encourage learning.

Set interim deadlines for coursework and advice to learners on the appropriate amount of time to spend on the work, ensuring it is commensurate with the credit available.

Adhere to the Awarding Body's specification in the assessment of student assignments.

Record outcomes of assessment using appropriate documentation. Outcomes will be held secure until after Standard Verification.

Ensure each candidate signs to confirm that the work is their own and that it is endorsed by the Assessors after marking the work. A completed original document must be securely attached to the work of each candidate and to that of each sample request.

Provide accurate records of internally assessed portfolios in a timely manner for transfer to the Awarding body.

Adhere to the new assessment rules implemented by Qualification Body.

To ensure that internal verification is valid, reliable and covers all assessors and programme activity.

To ensure that the internal verification procedure is transparent, fair and free from bias.

To ensure that there is accurate and detailed recording of internal verification decisions.

To ensure that risk are identified and address to protect the quality of the program.

In order to do this, Humanoid will:

Ensure that all centre assessment instruments are verified as fit for purpose.

Verify an appropriately structured sample of assessor work from all programmes, sites and teams, to ensure centre programmes conform to Awarding / certification body standard requirements.

Plan an annual internal verification schedule, linked to assignment plans.

Define, maintain, and support effective internal verification roles.

Ensure that identified staff will maintain secure records of all documentation.

Brief and train staff of the requirements for current internal verification procedures.

Promote internal verification as a developmental process between staff.

Provide standardised internal verification documentation.

Use the outcome of internal verification to enhance future assessment.

The Internal Verifier is at the heart of quality assurance on our Certificated programmes. The role is to ensure that internally assessed work consistently meets the approved standards but can also lead to staff development and quality improvement.

Each course will have an identified Internal Verifier (IV) who is not otherwise involved in the assessing or setting of work for the course.

Internal Verifiers will have the knowledge and qualifications relevant to the qualification(s) and other competence-based award(s) for which they are responsible to enable accurate judgment to be made regarding candidate performance in relation to competence criteria.

Provision will be made for communication between course teams to share 'best practice' and areas of concern. Typically, this will be achieved through quarterly meetings of the course team.

Adhere to the additional roles of the lead internal verifier as stipulated in the new rules implemented by Qualification Body.

The internal verifier will:

Monitor that the IV schedule covers all units and all assessors on a programme.

Advise on the interpretation of Competence standards.

Co-ordinate assessment arrangements.

IV all assignment briefs before issue to learners.

Ensure an effective system of recording learner achievement is in place.

Advise on opportunities for evidence generation and collection.

Keep records of the verification process for 3 years after certification.

Liaise with external verifiers.

Provide advice and support to assessors on a regular basis.

Advise on the appropriateness of assessment evidence with regard to level, sufficiency, authenticity, validity and consistency.

Check the quality of assessment to ensure that it is consistent, fair and reliable.

Ensure own assessment decisions are internally verified by another Assessor.

Give feedback to assessors and identify action to be taken where appropriate.

Follow up:

Ensure appropriate corrective action is taken when assignment briefs are not fit for purpose or when assessment decisions are not accurate.

Take part in the formal stages of any appeal from learner.

Advise programme team on any training needs.

Provide feedback on aspects of the assessment system, particular on any changes and update the requirements to the Course team and clients.