​Competency is determined only after all relevant evidence has been gathered and reviewed. Strata Education considers evidence from a range of sources, including evidence obtained through its own assessment processes.

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Strata Education assessment processes include:

• Recognition of Prior Learning

• Credit Transfer

• Assessment Tasks

 

To successfully complete the course and be issued a Certificate IV or Diploma qualification, learners must satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks.

 

Assessment Methods Requirements

 

Throughout the course assessment is conducted using a combination of realistic workplace tasks, projects, knowledge question and answer, responses to case studies and feedback from supervisors.

The following provides a brief explanation of the assessment methods to be applied.

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Demonstration / Role-Play

Demonstration of a range of skills whilst being observed by, or interacting with, the assessor. These activities will be clearly explained and will always relate to duties relevant to the strata workplace. These activities allow the assessor to observe the learner apply their knowledge and skills during practical activity.

 

Written Report, Case Study, Journal

Production of a range of written records or reports based on real workplace scenarios or based on a case studies provided by the assessor.

 

Knowledge Questions

Written knowledge questions over the course of their study.

Learners are encouraged to research their answers from the course training materials and notes as well as relevant workplace references.

 

Project

Undertake a range of projects in the context of his or her own workplace or using a case study that is provided by the assessor. A project will require the creation of various workplace documents.

 

Workplace Supervisor/ Third Party Report

Workplace supervisors/ third party will be asked to provide feedback about the learner’s experience and performance on selected skills and applications. The third party will receive instructions on the requirements for completing the report.

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