2.3 Explain The Factors To Consider When Holistic Assessment

53.3 Explain how to apply holistic assessment when planning assessment:
It is very important when planning assessments so that a variety of required evidence can be achieved from one assessment occasion. To do this I need to take into account all findings from the initial assessment and the units relevant to the learners preferred route. All the necessary documents must be at hand to help me achieve this. I will need to gauge the level at which the learner is currently at to ensure I am assessing them at the appropriate level. Main activities can be established by discussing and questioning the learner about what they actually do on a day to day basis. I will then be able to produce a list of their main tasks and duties, from this I will try to group them into the key activities then try to link the units to these activities so they can be assessed together. Any specialist activities will need to be identified and I will focus on these units as and when they occur and try to link them together. Any specific learner needs will have
During an assessment I may discover that my learner has not proved their skill against all the criteria that I had planned to assess. I would however be able to sign off what they have managed to achieve, and then update their assessment plan to assess the remaining criteria at a later date when they are ready. Another option to evidence any gaps if appropriate at the time could be by identifying how the learner integrates for example, knowledge and understanding of their practice which would include asking questions, or engage in a discussion with the learner to evidence any gaps. This must all be accurately recorded. A witness possibly a supervisor may also be able to give a statement or testimony regarding the learner’s competence. I would however need to confirm authenticity of any statements if this method was