Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment - AET Level 3 Unit 3

Level 3 Award in Education and Training
(RQF)
Unit 3:
Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
(Unit ref: D/601/5313)
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Welcome to your qualification! This learner workbook should be
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your understanding in unit 3 of your qualification.
Some sections in this workbook require short answers (approx. 250
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Assessment Criteria: 1.1
Explain the function of assessment in learning and development.
In this section, consider the purpose and function of the main assessment types, along
with the overall purpose of assessment, to build a detailed response.
Word Count: 250 words maximum
Assessment is carried out to ensure that learning has taken place. It measures the learner’s knowledge
and skills in their learning area. Assessment encourages learners to ask questions on anything they have
not fully understood, as learners know that they will have to prove their knowledge and understanding
to the standards of the awarding body.
Learning and development are both connected. The learner needs guidance to understand what it is they
have to learn, if they are on track and how they may improve. Assessment is essential for this to happen.
There will be observation, teaching one to one to assess whether the learner has met the standards and if
they are occupationally competent and to assess their current knowledge and skills.
If a training session has been delivered and no assessment has taken place then you cannot be sure that
learning has taken place. If you do not assess the learner you cannot know their level of skill. Formative
assessment is useful throughout the course and it gives the learner feedback which they can use to
improve their future performance. It also allows the learner to build on their strengths and learn from
mistakes by listening to the assessor’s feedback.
Assessment plays an important role in the education process as it keeps track of the work undertaken
which can then allow for future targets to be set for the learner. It also helps to motivate the learner
through feedback and constructive criticism where required. The assessor can also give timely
information on the learner’s progress through doing regular reviews. The specific and timely feedback
by the assessor helps the learner to demonstrate their understanding and development of skills also
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helping the learner to prove their competence.
Assessment Criteria: 1.2
Define the key concepts and principles of assessment.
Remember to include both of these areas in your response
Word Count: 250 words maximum
The key concepts and principles of assessments would be
INITIAL ASSESSMENT
The result of the initial assessment will provide the assessor with information of any previous knowledge or
experience on the subject to be assessed. The information can be obtained through application form and
interviews. This will help the assessor, assess the learner on any specific requirements their learner may need
(I.e. their learning style or any further training they may need.
ASSESSMENT PLANNING
Planning a suitable types and method of assessment with the learner. Setting appropriate target dates. Always
involving other colleagues or supervisors.
ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY
Observation and questioning the learning. Completing assignments. Writing statements or gathering
appropriate evidence of competence .Assessments can be on going or summative at the end.
ASSESSMENT DECISION AND FEEDBACK
Giving constructive feedback. Always supporting your learner and agreeing and further action that may be
needed. Making records of what was assessed and the decision made should always be maintained.
REVIEW PROGRESS
The assessment plan of the learner can be reviewed updated at any time unit the learner completes .
reviewing progress with the learning will give the assessor the opportunity to discuss any other issues that
may be relevant to their progress. Assessment activities will give you the opportunity to amend them if
necessary.
Assessment Criteria: 1.3
Explain the responsibilities of the assessor.
Detail responsibilities of assessors when carrying out their role. (give at least 3
examples).
Word Count: 250 words maximum
As an assessor you will be observing the learner carrying out a task. Asking them question and reviewing
their progress, whilst checking their knowledge and understanding.
The main role of an assessor is to assess their learner in relation to the agreed criteria to enable the learner to
become qualified in their subject. The assessor responsibilities include:
 Planning: In this, the assessor is required to organise and schedule plans and in addition to this provide
regular formative checks on the plan. For example, having an assessment plan at the beginning of the
academic year which helps in effectively designing the proper structure.
 Assessing: It involves marking the work of the students and providing them grade based upon the
standard set as against which the assessor can measure the performance.
 Giving learner feedback: In this, feedback will be given to learners at regular intervals which that they
further improve their performance. For example, assessor will be providing detailed analytical feedback
to the learners which is essential as it allows the learners to effectively measure the objective
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accomplished.
 Assessing the learner knowledge and keeping accurate records: There will be certain records and
documents that the assessor will need to maintain. These will include assessment plans. Feedback
records and review of progress and overall track sheets. All record must be maintained to organisational
and regulatory requirements. An assessor should also store confidential documents and audio or video
records that include learner.
Thus, the responsibility of the assessor in simple terms is to effectively plan, manage and deliver
assessment along with maintaining the integrity.
Assessment Criteria: 1.4
Identify the regulations and requirements relevant to assessment in your own
area of practice.
Briefly describe the relevance of each regulation towards assessment.
Word Count: 250 words maximum
1 It is important that an assessor knows and has a thorough knowledge of the regulations in there
field of assessment to comply with current regulations. My industry is the Beauty Industry and
one of the industry that isn't heavily regulated here in the UK. However there is still laws and
legislation we as beauticians have to abide by;
• Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)
The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide adequate and
appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to ensure their employees receive immediate
attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. These Regulations apply to all workplaces
including those with less than five employees and to the self-employed Regulations 1981
Detailed information can be found in First aid at work. The Health and Safety (First Aid)
Regulations 1981
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• Data Protection Act (1998) & GDPR (2012)
An Act to make new provision for the regulation of the processing of information relating to
individuals, such as clients, customers and students including the obtaining, holding, use or
disclosure of such information.
3 Use of substances relate to the
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Assessment Criteria: 2.1
Compare the strengths and limitations of a range of assessment methods with
reference to the needs of individual learners.
Remember that you need to set out the strengths and limitations of meeting learning
styles and needs, as well as the strengths and limitations of the assessment methods.
Word Count: 250 words maximum
Method Strength Limitation
Assessment
Type
Strengths Limitations
Teacher -led
Questions and
Enables quick and informal
check of understanding
before moving on to new
Only one learner at a time
is active so your class could
quickly lose interest. If you
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