Understanding the Principles Practices of Assessment
The LICQual Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles Practices of Assessment is a comprehensive qualification designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct effective and fair assessments. This course provides learners with a solid foundation in assessment principles, methodologies, and practices applicable across education, training, and workplace environments.
Learners gain the expertise to plan, conduct, and evaluate assessments confidently, ensuring that learner progress is accurately monitored and that assessment standards are consistently maintained. The course emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application, allowing learners to integrate assessment principles into real-world contexts effectively.
Through a flexible learning structure and guidance from experienced tutors, learners can progress at their own pace while developing a thorough understanding of assessment practices. Upon completion, learners are fully prepared to deliver high-quality assessments, support learner development, and uphold rigorous standards in vocational and educational settings.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles Practices of Assessment
Total Units
6
Total Credits
6
GLH
18
Qualification #
LICQ2200136
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles Practices of Assessment, applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200136-1 |
Understanding Assessment Principles |
1 |
3 |
|
LICQ2200136-2 |
Types and Methods of Assessment |
1 |
3 |
|
LICQ2200136-3 |
Legal and Ethical Considerations in Assessment |
1 |
3 |
|
LICQ2200136-4 |
Providing Feedback in Assessment |
1 |
3 |
|
LICQ2200136-5 |
Assessment and Learning |
1 |
3 |
|
LICQ2200136-6 |
Standardization and Quality Assurance in Assessment |
1 |
3 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Standardization and Quality Assurance in Assessment
- Understand the importance of standardization in assessment practices and how it ensures consistency and fairness.
- Develop knowledge of quality assurance processes and their role in maintaining assessment standards and integrity.
Assessment and Learning
- Examine the relationship between assessment and learning, and how assessments support learner progress.
- Identify strategies to align assessments with learning objectives and outcomes effectively.
Legal and Ethical Considerations in Assessment
- Understand the legal responsibilities of assessors in the assessment process.
- Recognize ethical considerations in assessment, ensuring fairness, confidentiality, and integrity throughout the process.
Providing Feedback in Assessment
- Learn how to deliver constructive and actionable feedback to learners following assessments.
- Understand the impact of feedback on learner development and how to communicate assessment results effectively.
Types and Methods of Assessment
- Explore different types of assessments, including formative, summative, and diagnostic assessments.
- Identify various assessment methods and evaluate their suitability in different learning contexts.
Understanding Assessment Principles
- Understand the core principles of assessment, including validity, reliability, fairness, and consistency.
- Develop the skills to apply these principles to ensure effective and meaningful assessments.
This diploma is ideal for:
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.
