VARCS
Evidence must be Valid, Authentic, Reliable, Current and Sufficient. No single evidence type dominates where that would weaken the assessment decision.
Assessment
Assessment follows the competence being claimed.
Practical performance is evidenced practically. Knowledge and judgement are explored through authentic activity, questioning, professional discussion and longitudinal records.
Competency Passport
Progress is shown as Not yet demonstrated, Partially demonstrated or Sufficient evidence so learners and mentors can see what remains to be evidenced.
Assessor judgement
Mentors support learning and may authenticate activity, but they do not decide whether a competency is sufficient. That remains an assessor and quality-assurance function.
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Build competence
Learn, practise and work with colonies over time.
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Gather authentic evidence
Use video, photographs, records, products, observations and spoken explanation linked to genuine activity.
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Assessor review
Evidence is mapped to competencies and KSBs, with gaps identified and further evidence planned.
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Gateway
All mandatory competence must be sufficiently evidenced before the final assessment.
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End Point Assessment
A final synoptic assessment supports a Pass, Merit or Distinction decision.
Assessment document
How this is assessed
The assessment document is being updated.
