Internal Verification Sampling Procedure

SAMPLING PROCEDURES

Sampling is one of the tools used by the internal verifier to check that all assessors make assessment judgments against national standards and that assessment judgements are reliable and consistent.

The strategy for sampling procedure should be agreed and explained. Sampling strategies usually depend on the size and organisational structure and must take into consideration all assessors and candidates across all assessment sites. Below is a sample of an IV Sampling Procedure

INTERNAL VERIFICATION (IQA)

SAMPLING PROCEDURE

1		INTRODUCTION
		This sampling strategy outlines the internal verification sampling methodology, the range of assessment covered, the outcomes assessments for all learners and the documentation of this process.  The procedure is designed to ensure quality, equity and consistency throughout the assessment and internal verification activities.  The sampling shall in its totality allow internal verification to comment on the validity, authenticity and currency of the assessment process by covering; all internal verifiers, assessors and assessment methods across all units of competence.
2		RESPONSIBILITY
		It is the responsibility of the Internal Verifiers and Assessors to adhere to this process. It is the responsibility of the Assessment Manager to ensure the continued accuracy and effective operation of this process.
3		DEFINITIONS
		Internal Verifier: -                       Assessor: -	The Internal Verifier is the person responsible for developing, monitoring and maintaining a quality assurance system within the Centre to ensure learners are assessed fairly and accurately. The role is required to monitor and regulate the assessment process to ensure a consistent approach and manage risk. There are three main aspects of the internal verification role. ·         Verifying assessment ·         Developing and supporting assessors ·         Managing quality of course delivery The Internal Verifier is also responsible for implementing and adhering to the Internal Verifier sampling procedure.  He or she must keep records of the internal verifying process, along with records of all assessment standardization meetings which is his or her responsibility to chair and record. The assessor is the person responsible for assessing candidates’ performance and related knowledge in a range of tasks and ensuring that the competence/knowledge demonstrated, meets the requirements of the qualification.
4		PROCEDURE
		Objectives ·         Ensure that the assessment and verification personnel operate from established policies and procedures. ·         Review and evaluate assessments at different stages of the assessment process to ensure quality and consistency of assessment outcomes ·        Maintain detailed records of internal verification process for external verification purposes. Sampling Strategy ·         A selected sample of candidate evidence and assessor feedback will be internally verified once every quarter by the internal verifier, for the duration of the programme.  This shall be recorded on the relevant internal verification forms. ·        The Internal Verifier will provide constructive feedback to each assessor within two working days. ·        The Internal Verifier will Identify any weakness in the assessment process and decide on an appropriate course of corrective action. ·        Where required, the Internal Verifier will recommend and facilitate development and training for assessors. ·        Assessment standardisation meetings will be held by the Internal Verifier once every quarter for the duration of the programme. ·        The Internal Verifier will be the main contact within the centre with the City and Guilds External Verifier.
5		APPEAL
		If the assessor is in disagreement with the feedback given by the internal verifier and wishes to appeal, he or she can elect to appeal to the Assessment Manager who is the person responsible for ensuring that the management, administrative and quality assurance systems for all City and Guilds qualifications are properly maintained throughout the centre. The Assessment Manager will investigate the procedures followed and review whether the decision taken was made fairly and correctly in accordance with proper procedures. The outcome of the appeal will be communicated to the assessor in writing within five working days 0f the appeal meeting.  The Assessment Manager’s decision off the appeal is final.