1. Topic1: Introduction TAEASS403A Participate in assessment validation © 2010 Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council Ltd Participant Workbook pages 7 to 16

2. At the end of this session, you should understand: the purpose of validation different approaches to validation when validation occurs. © 2010 Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council Ltd

3. What is assessment validation? Assessment information is collected, analysed, improvements are identified and improvements are planned for. Ensures appropriateness and effectiveness of assessment. Ensures consistency of approach. Confirms reliability and validity of judgements. © 2010 Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council Ltd Participant Workbook page 8

4. What is validated? Validation can cover: systems processes practices resources outcomes. © 2010 Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council Ltd Participant Workbook page 10

5. Example © 2010 Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council Ltd Participant Workbook page 11

6. Example (cont.) Discussions may cover: © 2010 Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council Ltd

7. Validation approaches validation meetings assessor networks peer assessment assessment panel. © 2010 Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council Ltd Participant Workbook page 15

8. When does validation occur? © 2010 Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council Ltd

9. The next step You should now: begin Assessment Task 1 and continue adding to your sources of information throughout the training. © 2010 Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council Ltd