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Who develops the sampling strategy?
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The provider is responsible for developing the sampling strategies as part of their quality assuring assessment processes. Providers will make these sampling strategies available for the internal verification and external authentication processes, as appropriate.
The internal verifier and the external authenticator will apply the appropriate sampling strategy.
Does the internal verifier look at all the learner assessment portfolios or only a sample?
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There are a number of aspects to the role of internal verifier and part of the role will require the internal verifier to look at a sample of portfolios and part of the role will require the internal verifier to look at all portfolios.
To confirm that results are recorded for all learners and that evidence is available for all learners the internal verifier will confirm that there is a portfolio available for each learner listed on the QBS authentication report (results sheet).
The internal verifier will look at a SAMPLE of portfolios to confirm that
- http://www.fess.ie/templates/ja_edenite/images/bullet.gif) 18px 7px no-repeat;">marks are totalled and percentage marks calculated correctly,
- http://www.fess.ie/templates/ja_edenite/images/bullet.gif) 18px 7px no-repeat;">that marks are transferred correctly from learner evidence to learner marking sheet/record
- http://www.fess.ie/templates/ja_edenite/images/bullet.gif) 18px 7px no-repeat;">that percentage marks and grades allocated are consistent with QQI grading bands
- http://www.fess.ie/templates/ja_edenite/images/bullet.gif) 18px 7px no-repeat;">assessment procedures are adhered to
Will all the learner assessment portfolios be available for the internal verification process?
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Yes, all the portfolios of assessment must be available for the internal verification process.
What does the internal verifier need to have access to in order to conduct the internal verification process?
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The internal verifier needs to have access to:
- http://www.fess.ie/templates/ja_edenite/images/bullet.gif) 18px 7px no-repeat;">all the assessment evidence available, including
- http://www.fess.ie/templates/ja_edenite/images/bullet.gif) 18px 7px no-repeat;">a portfolio of assessment for each learner registered for assessment,
- http://www.fess.ie/templates/ja_edenite/images/bullet.gif) 18px 7px no-repeat;">a marking sheet(s) for each learner, completed and attached to the front of each portfolio.
- http://www.fess.ie/templates/ja_edenite/images/bullet.gif) 18px 7px no-repeat;">an authentication report (results sheet from QBS) by learner group by minor award,
- http://www.fess.ie/templates/ja_edenite/images/bullet.gif) 18px 7px no-repeat;">assessment instruments and associated documentation (outline solutions and marking schemes)
- http://www.fess.ie/templates/ja_edenite/images/bullet.gif) 18px 7px no-repeat;">evidence of assessment planning
- http://www.fess.ie/templates/ja_edenite/images/bullet.gif) 18px 7px no-repeat;">evidence of other procedures based on learner evidence.
Is there any training available for internal verifiers?
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Providers are responsible for ensuring that internal verifiers are appropriately briefed and trained. Resources are available on the Further Education Support Service (FESS) website, www.fess.ie. FESS can be contacted in relation to training for internal verifiers.
