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This report provides a literature review and history of approaches to quality assurance of… Show more

This report provides a literature review and history of approaches to quality assurance of assessment in the vocational education and training (VET) sector in Australia and overseas. It also examines eight potential models that can be used by individual or groups of assessors within a training organisation. The models include a diagnostic assessment tool, an assessment principles checklist, and Show less

This report highlights the diversity of assessment methods used in flexible delivery modes of… Show more

This report highlights the diversity of assessment methods used in flexible delivery modes of teaching across Australia's vocational education and training (VET) sector. While assessment practice is underpinned by training package and course curriculum requirements, other factors influence the methods teachers and assessors choose. These include the availability of qualified workplace assessors, Show less

This volume is a companion to The development of quality online assessment in vocational education… Show more

This volume is a companion to The development of quality online assessment in vocational education and training, Volume 1. The detailed report of the project is contained in volume 1 while volume 2 contains the appendices. Show less

The use and potential of online assessment is investigated in this report. It identifies: *the… Show more

The use and potential of online assessment is investigated in this report. It identifies: *the principles of quality assessment *assessment practices that can be supported with online technologies *methods and tools that work *factors that influence choice and design on online assessment methods. The report is published in two volumes. Volume 1 is the main report and volume 2 contains the Show less

This resource contains practical material to help assessors maintain the quality of their… Show more

This resource contains practical material to help assessors maintain the quality of their assessment systems. It includes an overview of how registered training organisations can develop a validation or moderation process, and a range of checklists that assessors can use as part of the assessment review process. Also included is a sample of a code of practice for assessors, guidelines for set-up Show less