Webinar Recording: Assessment: The Big Picture

Topic overview:

Sometimes we get so caught up in the detail we forget about the “big picture”.

Assessment is the process of collecting evidence and making judgements on whether competency has been achieved. Competency means the consistent application of knowledge and skill to the standard of performance required in the workplace. It embodies the ability to transfer and apply skills and knowledge to new situations and environments. (Adapted from Standards for RTOS (2015), Glossary)

What was covered in the session:

• What is the purpose of assessment?
• What types of assessment exist?
• Where do formative” and “summative” assessment fit?
• What are the features of competency-based assessment?
• What is evidence and how is it collected and judged?
• What are assessment methods and assessment tools and assessment instruments
• What is the assessor’s role in the assessment process?

Webinar content targeted towards:

• RTO/Compliance Managers
• Trainer/Assessors
• Heads of Faculty/Department/Area Managers
• Curriculum Developers/L&D Managers

Webinar duration: 60 minutes

Bio of presenter:

John Dwyer is a trainer and consultant with experience in education spanning more than 60 years. He brings extensive Registered Training Organisation (RTO) experience to Velg Training, having a comprehensive history in developing and delivering a range of workshops on assessment, compliance, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), moderation and validation processes relating to AQTF/VQF compliance. 

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