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contact details for who can help with enquiries about application and interpretation and
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Assessment (VET and Foundation) Procedure

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Status	Current	Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date	6th May 2026	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	28th April 2031	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	Chief Executive	The noted authority approved this version of the document. The Policy Framework Policy defines the current positions and committees that have authority to approve policies and procedures
Approval Date	28th April 2026	This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	Not Applicable	This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Policy Implementation Officer	Meagan Wilson Director Vocational Education and Training	This is the designated subject matter expert and contact person for enquiries relating to content and implementation
Policy Owner	Marc Blanks Executive Director Educational Excellence	This is the member of Executive with responsibility for the document
Author	Meagan Wilson Director Vocational Education and Training	This is the author of record for this version of the document.
Enquiries Contact	Meagan Wilson Director Vocational Education and Training Vocational Education Training	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

The Assessment (VET and Foundation) Procedure was updated in Q3 2025 as part of the Revised Standards for RTOs Project and approved by Chief Executive in Q4 2025 under the urgent approval provisions. In accordance with the Policy Framework, a full review of the policy suite commenced in Q1 2026, with consultation now complete.

The review incorporated changes to align with the revised RTO Standards, removed content not directly related to assessment (including complaints and appeals) and integrated references to Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as it relates to assessment judgement. These RPL related provisions were previously contained within the Skills and Learning Recognition, Credit Transfer and RPL (VET and Foundation) Policy.

The Procedure has also been expanded to provide greater clarity and guidance in relation to:
• clarification of Education Managers’ responsibilities in relation to assessor requirements
• clearer articulation of the assessment information that must be provided to learners within assessment tools
• the development, maintenance, and review of assessment tools
• assessment extensions
• the conduct of assessments, including those delivered digitally
• moderation processes
• marking and the recording of outcomes for competency-based units
• responding to requests for re-assessment and disputes of results
• responding to learner complaints
• the application of continuous improvement principles across the lifecycle of assessment tools

Clauses Amended:Procedure: All