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1 New quality assurance model Foundation and Intermediate level qualifications

2 Agenda for this session Plenary (led by Debbie John, Head of Qualifications and Prof. Ian Favell, Chief Verifier) Overview of new quality assurance model Implications for centres offering CIPD awarded qualifications Breakout groups (led by Regional Verifiers) Assessment and internal verification recording documentation EV visit - what to expect

3 Why change? Implementation of new qualifications Unit need to confirm that t all learning outcomes and criteria have been met Greater variety of methods used more sophisticated sampling to ensure consistent standard Opportunities for credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (RPL) new Intermediate level comparability issues across CIPD awarded and CIPD approved programmes

4 Why change? Move towards risk-based QA Requires: Greater scrutiny of centre s internal QA processes More holistic view of practice, not just decisions Ongoing sampling of compliance with centre approval criteria, rather than five yearly y re-approval visit NB: Greater confidence in centre s and internal QA systems = fewer CIPD interventions!

5 New QA model: Foundation and Intermediate level CIPD awarded qualifications Assessment and internal verification by centre External verification by CIPD, including ongoing monitoring of compliance with centre approval criteria CIPD approved qualifications Assessment and internal quality assurance by centre External examiners. Appointed by centre, reporting to CIPD and centre Five yearly re-approval visit by CIPD panel

6 QA across awarded and approved centres Review of findings from EV, external examiner and panel chair reports to identify common themes Annual, overarching reports on Foundation and Intermediate level Standardisation activities with QA community and centres

7 Key roles in QA model for CIPD awarded d qualifications

8 Role of assessor Plan to meet qualification and candidate needs

9 Role of assessor Plan to meet qualification and candidate needs Ensure candidate understands

10 Role of assessor Plan to meet qualification and candidate needs Ensure candidate understands Use valid, reliable, fair and safe methods

11 Role of assessor Plan to meet qualification and candidate needs Ensure candidate understands Use valid, reliable, fair and safe methods Make decisions against learning outcomes and criteria, ensuring evidence is valid, authentic, sufficient and current

12 Role of assessor Plan to meet qualification and candidate needs Ensure candidate understands Use valid, reliable, fair and safe methods Provide feedback that t affirms candidate achievement and identifies any additional or further development needs Make decisions against learning outcomes and criteria, ensuring evidence is valid, authentic, sufficient and current

13 Role of assessor Plan to meet qualification and candidate needs Ensure candidate understands Use valid, reliable, fair and safe methods Make Maintain records of Provide feedback decisions against that t affirms learning outcomes and candidate outcomes and candidate progress achievement and and achievement identifies any criteria, ensuring additional evidence is valid, or authentic, further sufficient and development current needs

14 Role of assessor Plan to meet qualification and candidate needs Ensure candidate understands Use valid, reliable, fair and safe methods Make Maintain records of Provide feedback decisions against that t affirms learning outcomes and candidate outcomes and candidate progress achievement and and achievement identifies any criteria, ensuring additional evidence is valid, or authentic, further sufficient and Work with others to ensure development current standardisation of needs practice and outcomes

15 Role of internal verifier Check processes and systems meet CIPD

16 Role of internal verifier Check processes and systems meet CIPD Confirm assessors meet CIPD for role

17 Role of internal verifier Check processes and systems meet CIPD Confirm assessors meet CIPD for role Check that methods are valid, reliable, safe and fair

18 Role of internal verifier Check processes and systems meet CIPD Confirm assessors meet CIPD for role Check that methods are valid, reliable, safe and fair Sample decisions to ensure they are based on valid, authentic, sufficient and current evidence

19 Role of internal verifier Check processes and systems meet CIPD Confirm assessors meet CIPD for role Check that methods are valid, reliable, safe and fair Compare assessor decisions to ensure they are consistent Sample decisions to ensure they are based on valid, authentic, sufficient and current evidence

20 Role of internal verifier Check processes and systems meet CIPD Confirm assessors meet CIPD for role Check that methods are valid, reliable, safe and fair Provide assessors with feedback, advice and support to help them maintain and improve their practice Compare assessor decisions to ensure they are consistent Sample decisions to ensure they are based on valid, authentic, sufficient and current evidence

21 Role of internal verifier Check processes and systems meet CIPD Confirm assessors meet CIPD for role Check that methods are valid, reliable, safe and fair Provide assessors with feedback, advice and support to help them maintain and improve their practice Compare assessor decisions to ensure they are consistent Sample decisions to ensure they are based on valid, authentic, sufficient and current evidence Work with others to ensure standardisation of practice and outcomes

22 Role of internal verifier Check processes and systems meet CIPD Confirm assessors meet CIPD for role Check that methods are valid, reliable, safe and fair Provide assessors with feedback, advice and support to help them maintain and improve their practice Compare assessor decisions to ensure they are consistent Sample decisions to ensure they are based on valid, authentic, sufficient and current evidence Work with others to ensure standardisation of practice and outcomes

23 Role of external verifier Check internal quality assurance systems and processes meet CIPD

24 Role of external verifier Check internal quality assurance systems and processes meet CIPD Confirm assessors and IVs meet CIPD for their roles

25 Role of external verifier Check internal quality assurance systems and processes meet CIPD Confirm assessors and IVs meet CIPD for their roles Sample methods to ensure they are valid, reliable, safe and fair

26 Role of external verifier Check internal quality assurance systems and processes meet CIPD Confirm assessors and IVs meet CIPD for their roles Sample methods to ensure they are valid, reliable, safe and fair Sample decisions to ensure they are based on valid, authentic, sufficient and current evidence

27 Role of external verifier Check internal quality assurance systems and processes meet CIPD Confirm assessors and IVs meet CIPD for their roles Sample methods to ensure they are valid, reliable, safe and fair Sample centre approval criteria to monitoring ongoing compliance Sample decisions to ensure they are based on valid, authentic, sufficient and current evidence

28 Role of external verifier Check internal quality assurance systems and processes meet CIPD Confirm assessors and IVs meet CIPD for their roles Sample methods to ensure they are valid, reliable, safe and fair Provide advice and support to help improve internal quality assurance and arrangements Sample centre approval criteria to monitoring ongoing compliance Sample decisions to ensure they are based on valid, authentic, sufficient and current evidence

29 Role of external verifier Check internal quality assurance systems and processes meet CIPD Confirm assessors and IVs meet CIPD for their roles Sample methods to ensure they are valid, reliable, safe and fair Provide advice and support to help improve internal quality assurance and arrangements Work with others to ensure standardisation of practice and outcomes Sample centre approval criteria to monitoring ongoing compliance Sample decisions to ensure they are based on valid, authentic, sufficient and current evidence

30 Implications for assessors

31 When planning Undertake initial diagnostic interview of each candidate record any opportunities for credit transfer, exemptions and recognition of prior learning. Identify any reasonable adjustment /support needed Develop plan to show how units will be assessed (at cohort or individual id level) l) Ensure candidates understand d what they are expected to produce, by when, how they will be assessed, process for ratifying results

32 When assessing Use methods that are... Valid relevant to the learning outcomes and criteria i which h are being assessed Reliable consistently achieves same results with same/similar group of candidates Fair ensure everyone has equal chance of getting an accurate Safe includes physical and psychological safety Use s from National Assessment Bank or if develop own, ensure they are approved by RV (via EV)

33 When assessing Make decisions based on evidence that is: Valid only judge evidence relevant to criteria being assessed Authentic must be signed and dated by candidate with statement confirming it s their own work. If in doubt, check! Sufficient must comply with unit guidance. Ensure all criteria linked to unit learning outcomes are met before signing off unit Current normally within 3 years

34 When providing feedback Complete Assessment Report for each activity Identify which criteria have been met or referred. Comment on quality of evidence produced and additional or areas for development Sign and date report If candidate re-submits, original i and re-submitted evidence and Assessment Reports should be retained for verification purposes

35 When recording candidate progress Ensure each candidate completes Candidate Evidence Matrix which cross-references their evidence to units Record unit achievement on Candidate Achievement Record (CAR) and candidate progress on centre tracking system. Ensure kept up to date for sampling purposes Identify on CAR form how candidate achieved unit passed, exemption, credit from equivalent unit, etc CAR to be signed by programme leader/iv prior to EV g y p g p approval

36 Implications for internal verifiers

37 Key Internal Verifier (IV) activities Devise sampling plan Undertake sampling in line with plan Record sampling activity it Give feedback to assessors Undertake standardisation with assessor(s) Ensure action points set by IV and EV are met

38 IV Sampling Plan Is a planned approach to sampling practice and outcomes over a period of time Gives a snapshot of activities that captures good practice and identifies areas for improvement To take these snapshots, the IV will need CAMERAS

39 IV Sampling: CAMERAS snapshots Candidates and cohorts Assessment methods Modules d l and units Evidence Records and documentation Assessors Sites and locations

40 Records to be sampled Assessment plan to ensure all s are approved by CIPD Candidate Evidence Matrix to ensure evidence cross references appropriately to criteria Record of initial diagnostic interview to ensure RPL, exemptions and reasonable adjustments identified appropriately Assessment reports and candidate evidence to ensure decisions are based on valid, authentic, sufficient and current evidence and that candidate feedback is constructive

41 Records to be completed IV sampling report for each sampling activity to record judgments on: methods decisions assessor feedback to candidate IV sampling report to identify any amendments and actions for assessor IV to complete records of any internal standardisation meetings

42 Role of external verifiers

43 Key External Verifier activities Represent ese CIPD to ensure e that centre e e and quality assurance processes are operating effectively by: Devising sampling plan Undertaking sampling and record sampling activity Giving feedback to assessors and IV Ensuring action points set by EV are met Signing off Candidate Achievement Record and pass to CIPD for certification Participating in standardisation activities

44 External Verifier monitoring EV sampling involves: Reviewing candidate registration data Checking assessors and IVs meet CIPD Reviewing i methods and tasks in use Sampling records of activity and judgements Checking compliance with CIPD centre approval criteria Reviewing centre standardisation activities

45 Records to be completed by EV Sampling Report Cumulative Report Candidate Achievement Record

46 Regional sessions East Mags Room J Ireland & International Trish Room E London Kathy Room D North Karen Rooms K and L Scotland & N.I Carolyn Room I South East Mark Room B South West Wendy Room F West Sue Room C

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