Pre-assessment Validation Criteria - The Complete Academic Support Hub

ASSESSMENT VALIDATION

Qualification Code and Title
Code	Title

Unit/s of Competency Code and Title List all units of competency in the training product being delivered
Code	Title

Pre-assessment Validation Participants
Name	Position	Organisation	Signature

PRINCIPLES OF ASSESSMENT

VALID
No	Pre-assessment Validation Criteria	Yes	No	Comment – If ‘No’ ensure details are included to identify the specific document that the comment refers to, e.g. assessment instrument; student instructions; marking guide, etc.
1	The assessment tasks are based on realistic workplace activities and contexts that are essential to competent performance
2	The assessment requires practical application of knowledge and skills in a range of situations
3	The assessment covers the: Elements and performance criteria
4	Performance Evidence
5	Knowledge Evidence
6	Assessment Conditions
7	Foundation Skills (if clearly defined in the unit as being separate to those embedded in the Performance Criteria)
8	Assessment evidence will be gathered over time where required
9	Assessment is appropriate for the AQF level
10	Assessment covers the Dimensions of Competency, i.e. Task Skills (performing an individual task) Task Management Skills (performing more than one task at any time) Contingency Management Skills (making decisions and problem solving) Job/role environment conditions (following legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures)
RELIABLE
No	Pre-assessment Validation Criteria	Yes	No	Comment
1	Assessment marking guides and checklists have been prepared for use by the assessor to ensure consistent decisions are made by assessors over time and with different students
2	Consistent instructions and guidelines are available for students including information about ensuring authenticity and currency of the evidence they provide
3	Instructions/Guides/Procedures are available to provide assessors with sufficient guidance as to how the evidence from the learner can be gathered
FAIR
No	Pre-assessment Validation Criteria	Yes	No	Comment
1	Students are supplied with clear and timely information on assessment including when and how they will be given feedback; the opportunity for ‘re-sits’; and the mechanism for appeal
2	The assessor information outlines appropriate reasonable adjustments that could be made to meet the learner’s needs in the gathering of assessment evidence. Reasonable adjustments allow for the Language, Literacy and Numeracy needs of the student whilst maintaining the integrity of the assessment outcomes
FLEXIBLE
No	Pre-assessment Validation Criteria	Yes	No	Comment
1	The assessment approach can be adapted to meet the needs of all students and workplaces, e.g. in a simulated or real workplace environment due to considerations such as privacy and safety, etc.
2	Opportunities for students to be assessed through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available and has been explained to the students
3	The assessment timing can be negotiated and agreed between the assessor and the student

RULES OF EVIDENCE

VALID
No	Pre-assessment Validation Criteria	Yes	No	Comment
1	The assessment process ensures the evidence to be collected is directly related to the unit(s) of competency being assessed
2	The evidence to be supplied is based on realistic workplace activities and context
3	The evidence identified for collection is appropriate for the AQF level
AUTHENTIC
No	Pre-assessment Validation Criteria	Yes	No	Comment
1	The assessment process ensures the evidence to be supplied can be confirmed to be the students own work
2	The assessment process enables reasonable adjustment to be made at the time of the assessment
CURRENT
No	Pre-assessment Validation Criteria	Yes	No	Comment
1	The evidence to be collected will reflect current industry practice
SUFFICIENT
No	Pre-assessment Validation Criteria	Yes	No	Comment
1	The assessment process ensures the evidence to be collected covers the full range of required knowledge and skills
2	The overall assessment process provides opportunities for the evidence gathered to be sufficient to support the assessment judgement to be made

OVERALL COMMENTS

The overall assessment approach is valid, reliable, fair and flexible and has been designed to provide valid, authentic, current and sufficient evidence for an assessor to make their judgement against the requirements of the units being validated and the assessment requirements of the unit and the training package YES NO

FURTHER COMMENTS – Mandatory if response above is ‘NO’

PRE-ASSESSMENT VALIDATION ACTION PLAN
Recommendations	Responsibility	Required Date

Date Validation was completed: