Training and Assessment Policy
Learn TAE Policy Documentation
Introduction:
This Training and Assessment Policy is developed in alignment with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2025, ensuring that Learn TAE in partnership with RTO 40407, delivers high-quality, compliant training and assessment practices across all qualifications within its scope of registration. It reflects the RTO’s commitment to providing robust, industry-relevant training and conducting fair, valid, reliable, and flexible assessment in accordance with the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence.
The policy supports outcomes-focused delivery that ensures learners are provided with the necessary resources, support, and opportunities to achieve competency standards and transition successfully into the workplace or further education.
Scope and Application:
Overview:
Learn TAE’s primary mission is to provide high-quality vocational education and training programs to its learners. This policy outlines the conditions under which Learn TAE applies its assessment procedures to meet the requirements stipulated by national regulatory authorities and the relevant training package, qualification, and unit of competency evidence criteria.
Learn TAE is committed to applying this policy consistently and fairly across all course programs and for all learners.
Policy:
Assessment Methodology:
Learn TAE engages in extensive consultation with industry experts and subject matter specialists to inform the development of Training and Assessment Strategies (TAS) for the qualifications within its scope of registration. Each TAS includes a comprehensive description of the assessment tools and instruments used to collect evidence of learners’ competence. Learn TAE utilises various assessment instruments and tools for each unit of competency, encompassing:
- Written questions
- Projects, assignments, case studies, and scenarios
- Third-party reports
Learner Responsibilities:
- Actively participate in the learning and assessment process for each unit of competency in their course program.
- Accept assessment feedback from trainer/assessors in a fair, timely, and constructive manner.
- Uphold academic honesty principles by avoiding plagiarism, cheating, and collusion, as defined in Learn TAE’s Academic Honesty Policy.
- Complete and submit all specified assessments for each unit of competency.
- Seek support from Learn TAE’s support team if personal circumstances may affect their ability to comply with any aspect of the assessment process.
- Retain copies of all submitted assessment items for their records.
Trainer/Assessor Responsibilities:
All individuals involved in the delivery of training and assessment services on behalf of Learn TAE are required to:
- Adhere to Learn TAE’s training and assessment strategies and timelines for delivering training and assessment for each unit of competency.
- Provide necessary support to learners as needed.
- Deliver timely and accurate feedback to learners regarding their assessment tasks.
- Maintain accurate and secure records of learners’ assessment results.
- Report on learners’ progress and results transparently and concisely, focusing on information relevant to the learner’s progress and assessment outcomes.
Completing Assessment in the Learn TAE LMS:
Evidence plays a critical role in determining the outcome of assessments, as it substantiates that learners have acquired the specified skills and knowledge from the learning process. Learners are encouraged to engage with their learning material to confidently complete all required assessment tasks before proceeding to work placement.
All theory learning and assessment activities are conducted within Learn TAE’s Learning Management System (LMS) and encompass various question types, projects, assignments, and reports. In some instances, learners may engage in simulated role plays, which may require recording and uploading to the LMS. Learners must thoroughly review instructions and review their completed assessments before submission.
Practical Assessments Policy
Assessment Alternatives:
If a student is unable to perform practical demonstrations due to physical limitations, alternative assessment methods will be explored to evaluate competency. In such cases, a statement of attendance may be issued, reflecting the student’s participation, but it does not imply competency attainment.
Students are encouraged to communicate their individual needs by contacting our support team.
Submitting Assessments:
Learners must complete and submit their assessments directly through the LMS. After submitting an assessment task, learners cannot make changes until the assessment is marked by the trainer. Learners may continue to the next assessment task while awaiting the results of the first.
Student Workbooks and other assessments related to a learner’s placement are made accessible on the LMS once Learn TAE approves the placement. Completed student workbook documents should be submitted as one document via the LMS, with additional evidence included in the Third-Party Evidence Collection Evidence section.
Learners are responsible for retaining copies of all submitted assessment items. Learn TAE does not distribute copies of completed assessments or grant access to the LMS for downloading completed assessments after submission.
Note: Learners must ensure all assessments are fully completed and submitted for marking before their submission end date.
Assessment Results:
Re-submission of Assessments:
Learners assessed as “not satisfactory” will have the opportunity to resubmit their assessments following feedback from their trainer. Up to three (3) submissions are allowed, including the original submission and two resubmissions.
In such cases, learners are expected to re-submit only the sections of the original assessment that did not meet requirements during their first attempt. Before the first and second resubmissions, trainers will provide additional support and mentoring to enhance the learner’s success in completing the assessment task.
If a learner fails to achieve a satisfactory result after the third submission, no further opportunities for reassessment will be provided, and the unit will be recorded as “not yet competent.”
Retention Requirements for Completed Learner Assessment:
Learn TAE is obligated to securely retain all completed learner assessment instruments for each learner for six months for domestic students.
Electronic records are stored in the learner management system, while hard copy assessment evidence is scanned and electronically stored or kept in a secure document storage area.
After six months for domestic students, hard copy records, except learners’ enrolment documentation, training and assessment results, and copies of issued testamurs, will be destroyed. Learn TAE maintains a certificate and Statement of Attainment register, which must be retained for 30 years.
Course Completion:
- Full Face-to-Face Courses: Full face-to-face courses will have an expiration of a one-month period from the date of the face-to-face course schedule.
Course Upgrades:
- Full Course Attendance: Students must attend the upgraded course in its entirety to obtain the upgraded qualification.
Late Arrivals
For all of our face-to-face courses & virtual sessions:
- Participants are expected to arrive promptly at the scheduled start time.
- If a participant arrives more than 10 minutes late, they are encouraged to reschedule their session to ensure minimal disruption to the learning experience.