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The following knowledge is embedded within the course, and will be assessed directly or indirectly through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the assessment criteria:
The role and function of moderation - directly assessed through assessment criterion 'Moderation is explained in terms of its contribution to quality assured assessment and recognition systems within the context of principles and regulations concerning the NQF.' and indirectly assessed throughout the unit standard
Moderation methods - directly assessed through assessment criterion 'A variety of moderation methods are described and compared in terms of strengths, weaknesses and applications. The descriptions show how moderation is intended to uphold the need for manageable, credible and reliable assessments'; and 'Moderation methods and processes are sufficient to deal with all common forms of evidence for the assessments to be moderated, including evidence gathered for recognition of prior learning'; and indirectly assessed through application throughout the standard.
Principles of assessment - directly assessed through assessment criterion 'Key principles of assessment are described in terms of their importance and effect on the assessment and the application of the assessment results. Examples are provided to show how moderation may be effective in ensuring the principles of assessment are upheld', and indirectly assessed via a requirement to judge whether the principles are applied by assessors.
Principles and practices of RPL - assessed in terms of the requirement for candidate moderators to moderate RPL-related assessments.
Methods of assessment - directly assessed through assessment criterion 'Examples are provided to show how moderation activities could verify the fairness and appropriateness of assessment methods and activities used by assessors in different assessment situations', and indirectly when checking the appropriateness and fairness of assessment methods used by assessors.
Potential barriers to assessment - assessed when dealing with special needs.
The principles and mechanisms of the NQF - this knowledge underpins the standard
Assessment policies and ETQA requirements
Knowledge of quality assurance policy and procedures
Understanding of organisational or institutional contexts
Understanding the curriculum (where applicable).
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