These principles guide the assessment process and help ensure that the training meets the needs of both the employees and the organization. Here’s how each principle can be tailored for working professionals:
Appropriateness
The method of assessment is suited to the performance being assessed
Fairness
The method of assessment does not present any barriers to achievements, which are not related to the evidence
Manageability
The methods used make for easily arranged, cost effective assessments that do not unduly interfere with learning Integration into work or learning.
Evidence
Evidence collection is integrated into the work or learning process where this is appropriate and feasible.
Validity
The assessment focuses on the requirements laid down in the Standard. i.e. the assessment is fit for purpose.
Direct
The activities in the assessment mirror the conditions of actual performance as closely as possible.
Authenticity
The assessor is satisfied that the work being assessed is attributable to the person being assessed.
Sufficient
The evidence collected establishes that all criteria have been met and that performance to the required standard can be repeated consistently.
Systematic
Planning and recording is sufficiently rigorous to ensure that assessment is fair.
Open
Learners can contribute to the planning and accumulation of evidence.
Assessment candidates understand the assessment process and the criteria that apply
Consistent
The same assessor would make the same judgement again in similar circumstances. The judgement made is similar to the judgement that would be made by other assessors.
By implementing these principles, organizations can develop assessment methods that are fair, reliable, and tailored to the needs of working professionals. A well-designed assessment process ensures that training is not only effective but also directly applicable to real-world situations, leading to a more competent and capable workforce.
For organizations, this means achieving better training outcomes and ultimately fostering a more productive, engaged, and satisfied team.