What is Direct Assessment

 Direct Assessment is a formal assessment process aimed at determining credit and recognising the competencies individuals have obtained in formal and informal education, as well as in the work environment.

Direct assessment enables individuals to forego the training process and move directly to having their competencies assessed, thus avoiding the need for unnecessary training that may have additional cost, time and effort.

Direct Assessment aims to provide individuals who do not require learning with a faster and flexible way of having their skills and knowledge assessed against the competencies required for the qualification or individual units of competency.

The Direct Assessment process is a sound assessment process that requires assessment of valid, authentic, current and sufficient evidence. Evidence must be collected and documented to show that you have the knowledge and understanding, as well as the practical skills required for competence to be achieved.

The Direct Assessment process will assess whether you are competent in some or all of the requirements for full or partial completion of a qualification or accredited course.

What are the general principles for Direct Assessment?

These general principles for Direct Assessment are to assure that the quality of assessments delivered through Direct Assessment processes are provided to applicants.

1.     Information about Direct Assessment is actively promoted and accessible to a diverse range of students enrolled in VET courses.

2.     Direct Assessment recognises acquired learning in any context provided that the learning is relevant to the competency  outcomes in the training package and that it is still current.

4.     Direct Assessment is conducted according to the principles of assessment (validity, reliability, flexibility and fairness) and in conformity with the rules of evidence (validity, sufficiency, currency and authenticity) and is no different from those that apply to regular assessment processes.

5.     There is no one Direct Assessment model that is suitable for all qualifications and all situations. The model of Direct Assessment that is implemented will be aligned with the outcome, goals and objectives of the qualification.

6.     Direct Assessment processes will be timely, fair and transparent and students will be kept informed of their status at reasonable intervals.

7.     Direct Assessment decisions will be clearly explained to students and subject to appeal and review.

8.     Costs for Direct Assessment processes will be consistent with the current VET fees and charges policy.

9.     The benefits of Direct Assessment will be promoted to employers where they will be made aware of the opportunity to have skills recognised through Direct Assessment.

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