For more information on assessment, refer to "Every Student's Guide to Assessment in TAFE NSW" which is available on the TAFE internet site at:
ASSESSMENT BRIEFS
Your teacher will give you individual written briefs (rubrics) for each assessment including information about the nature of the project, requirements how your work will be assessed, presented and deadlines for completion. It is in your interest to carefully read this information. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to secure a copy of the brief (download from the design centre blog for from Dexter). You will need to complete all rubric requirements to gain a satisfactory result.
DEADLINES
If youare late presenting evidence for your assessment , you should contact your teacher immediately and explain the reason giving evidence, (Medical Certificate, for example.) Depending on the circumstances, your teacher may accept your assessment task late, or allow you to submit the evidenceat a later date.
EXTENSIONS
Extensions must be negotiated with your teacher in advance of the due date. No extensions will be given on the due day of submission, except in extreme circumstances beyond the control of the student. Medical Certificates will only cover you for the dates specified on that certificate.
RESUBMISSION
If a student receives a mark below 50%, or is deemed "Not Yet competent", there may be an opportunity to resubmit the project for assessment after consultation with your teacher.
ASSESSMENT ITEM COVER SHEET
A signed and completed Assessment Item Cover Sheet must be included with every assessment submission. This sheet states that you understand the conditions of assessment.
PROVISION FOR REASONABLE ADJUSTMENT
Assessment instructions will be given verbally and in writing. Assessment instructions are to be given by demonstration, according to individual needs. Where necessary, the work station may be modified. Where necessary and by negotiation with the teacher, extra time may be allowed to suit learners with disabilities.
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
Employability skills are an integral aspect of all qualifications and units of competence. See the following page for a full description.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)
A student that has completed previous study may be eligible for recognition via a direct credit transfer. Students that have attained a certain level of ability through work/life experiences may also have this recognised.
COURSE RESULTS
Your Transcript of Academic Record lists all your results in your course(s) to date. Some units in a course are GRADED. Some unit are UNGRADED.
GRADED UNITS
Your unit result will be recorded and reported to you as Distinction or Credit or Competent or Not Yet Competent.If you are doing this unit a part of a course which is graded (Pass, Credit or Distinction) and this is one of the units which contribute to the course grade your result in this unit will be assigned a nominal mark which will be used to calculate your course grade.
To obtain a result you must satisfy all of the performance criteria for competence.
UNGRADED UNITS
Upon completion of this unit you will receive a transcript denoting Achieved Competency (AC) or Not Yet Competent (NC).
To obtain an ACHIEVED COMPETENCY result for a unit you must satisfy all of the performance criteria for that unit of competence.
MARKING STANDARDS FOR GRADED UNITS
The following marking descriptions can be used for general feedback and a guideline for student results. Cut off marks may vary per unit.
83 - 100%
(highly developed level of competence)
Learning outcomes have been addressed to a very high level. Work is highly competent, demonstrates comprehensive research and a deep understanding of design. Techniques are highly developed. Professional presentation, outstanding effort and high quality submission. Demonstration of excellent technical capability, professional design awareness and very original and creative thinking.
71 - 82%
(good level of competence)
Learning outcomes have been addressed to a substantial level. Work shows good competence, sufficient research and a significant understanding of design, but there is still room for growth. Techniques are sound. Solid presentation, sincere effort and a positive submission. Demonstration of good technical capability, definite design awareness and some original creative thinking
50 - 70% COMPETENCE
(acceptable/developing level of competence)
Learning outcomes have been addressed to a competent level. Work shows satisfactory competence, some research and an improving understanding of design, but lacks some important elements. Techniques are developing but need work. Average presentation, effort and adequate submission. Demonstration of growing technical capability, some design awareness and developing original and creative thinking.
0 - 49% NOT YET COMPETENT
(not acceptable level of competence)
Response is not to an acceptable level and learning outcomes have not been addressed. Work shows a lack of competence, needs research, shows a very limited understanding of design and is missing many important elements. Techniques are inadequate and need serious work.
Poor presentation, minimal effort or incomplete submission. Lacking technical skills, not enough design awareness and minimal original and creative thinking.
More about Assessment
Please refer to the TAFE NSW Assessment Guidelines for further information regarding the re-sitting of assessments
