Unit 301Ben version Understanding the 
Unit 301 Understanding the Principles & Practices of Assessment
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Learning Outcomes
Assessment Criteria
Evidence Guidelines
1.
Understand the principles and requirements of assessment.
1.1
Explain the functions of assessment in learning & development.
The roles of:
Initial assessment in identifying learner needs
Formative assessment in tracking learner progress
Summative assessment in assessing learner needs
1.2
Define the key concepts & principles of assessment.
The following key concepts and principles:
Assessment as a process of making judgements of learners’ knowledge, skills, and competence against set criteria.
What is meant by validity and reliability.
The role of evidence in making assessment decisions.
What is meant by evidence being authentic, sufficient and current,
The importance of objectivity and fairness to learners
The importance of transparency for the learner.
1.3
Explain the responsibilities of the assessor
The following assessor responsibilities:
Understanding and applying the standards and requirements they are working to
Planning assessments to meet learner needs
Communicating assessment requirements to learners
Carrying out assessments
Comparing evidence with set standards
Making assessment decisions
Recording the assessment process and decisions
Providing feedback to learners
Taking part in standardisation process
Taking part in continuing professional development
Holistic assessment opportunities
If the candidate assessor is also attempting either of the following units:
Asses occupational competence in the work environment
Asses vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
Evidence for the above could come from a discussion with the candidate assessor about their assessment activities.
1.4
Identify the regulations relevant to assessment on own area of practice.
The general requirements for the assessments they are responsible for – for example, those of the awarding organisation or regulatory body
No
Learning Outcomes
Assessment Criteria
Evidence Guidelines
1.
Understand the principles and requirements of assessment.
1.1
Explain the functions of assessment in learning & development.
The roles of:
Initial assessment in identifying learner needs
Formative assessment in tracking learner progress
Summative assessment in assessing learner needs
1.2
Define the key concepts & principles of assessment.
The following key concepts and principles:
Assessment as a process of making judgements of learners’ knowledge, skills, and competence against set criteria.
What is meant by validity and reliability.
The role of evidence in making assessment decisions.
What is meant by evidence being authentic, sufficient and current,
The importance of objectivity and fairness to learners
The importance of transparency for the learner.
1.3
Explain the responsibilities of the assessor
The following assessor responsibilities:
Understanding and applying the standards and requirements they are working to
Planning assessments to meet learner needs
Communicating assessment requirements to learners
Carrying out assessments
Comparing evidence with set standards
Making assessment decisions
Recording the assessment process and decisions
Providing feedback to learners
Taking part in standardisation process
Taking part in continuing professional development
Holistic assessment opportunities
If the candidate assessor is also attempting either of the following units:
Asses occupational competence in the work environment
Asses vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
Evidence for the above could come from a discussion with the candidate assessor about their assessment activities.
1.4
Identify the regulations relevant to assessment on own area of practice.
The general requirements for the assessments they are responsible for – for example, those of the awarding organisation or regulatory body