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assessitnow. Who is VETASSESS?. VETASSESS is an assessment only RTO based in Melbourne We provides assessment solutions for clients in Australia and internationally We are an ISO 9001:2008 quality approved organisation Our major services include:
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Who is VETASSESS? • VETASSESS is an assessment only RTO based in Melbourne • We provides assessment solutions for clients in Australia and internationally • We are an ISO 9001:2008 quality approved organisation • Our major services include: • Skills recognition and qualifications assessment for skilled migration • Competency assessment for businesses and individuals across Australia • Tests and exams services for government and industry • Online assessment systems • Assessment and workforce skills consultancies.
What is assessitnow.com? • Covers 13 Training Packages and 800 units of competency • Includes a range of quality approved and validated assessment resources: • 62,500 test questionsfor underpinning knowledge • 2500 assessment tools including: • Evidence plans • Observations checklists and questions • Third party reports • Portfolios • Unit descriptors and assessment guidelines.
Training packages available • Automotive • Business Services • Conservation and Land Management • Electro-technology • Entertainment • Financial Services • Construction • Hospitality & Tourism • Information Technology • Metals and Engineering • Retail • Rural Production • Transport and Distribution
Plans for 2010 • Innovative - Developments 2010 • Electro technology – more units for Certificate II and III • Construction- units for Certificate II and III including new pre-requisite OH&S unit • Metals and Engineering • Welding • Business Services • Assessment Kits • Hospitality & Tourism • Retail – Certificate II • Primary Industries - Certificate II
Uses • On and off the job assessments • Tests of underpinning knowledge • Practical assessments • Collection of evidence for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) • Homework • Formative assessments • Testing online for remote learners • Online, instant results for learners
Why use the system? • Fast access to high quality assessment resources • Quick and easy to use and can be accessed anywhere/anytime • Online or print based tests with accompanying marking guides • Assists in ensuring consistency in assessment resources • Saves duplication of effort by trainers and assessors • Can be customised to suit different needs • Provides choice and flexibility for learners • Can assist RTOs to meet AQTF requirements • Provides instant results and reports • Aids continuous improvement in assessment
Options • Four options: • Create test – online or paper based • Select a Pre-prepared test from the system • Select a test you have created earlier from My test folder • Enrol test for online use by students
Tests • Four options: • Create test – online or paper based • Select a pre-prepared test from the system • Select a test you have created earlier from My test folder • Enrol test for online use by students
Tests Select another course, unit or element for more questions Assessitnow.com provides assessors with flexibility. Questions can be added from other test banks from different elements, units, courses or even training packages.
Tests All of your assessments can be kept indefinitely. They can be provided at a later stage for your internal validation/ moderation sessions, or even to an internal external AQTF auditor if required.
Students • Students can log in to the site and complete a test • Results and feedback automatically given to the student on completion of the test • Results and data collated for individuals and groups and presented to the teacher in their ‘Results’ folder
Individual student performance on elements Class performance on elements Class item analysis summary Class frequency distribution Class performance summary Reports
Additional Assessment Resources • Click on Resources Tab. • Pre-prepared Resources & Templates include • Assessment Guide • Evidence Plan • Observation Checklist • Portfolio • 3rd Party Report
Further Information www.assessitnow.com • For password or logon enquiries: • Sue Jamieson - phone: (03) 9655 4830 • email: suej@vetassess.com.au • For assessitnow demonstrations: • Lorant Stary – lorants@vetassess.com.au • Amanda Fenn – amandaf@vetassess.com.au
AQTF 2007 Compliance • AQTF 2007 The Standards • Some of the standards that VETASSESS assessitNOW assists RTO’s in being AQTF 2007 compliant. • • Element 1.1 • Training and assessment is continuously improved by collecting, analysing and acting on relevant data. • • Element 1.2 • Strategies for training and assessment meet the requirements of the relevant training package or accredited course and are developed in consultation with industry stakeholders. • • Element 1.3 • Staff, facilities, equipment and training and assessment materials used by the RTO are consistent with the requirements of the training package or accredited course and the learning and assessment strategy.
AQTF 2007 Compliance • AQTF 2007 The Standards • Some of the standards that VETASSESS assessitNOW assists RTO’s in being AQTF 2007 compliant. • Element 1.5 • Assessment: • • a) meets the requirements of the relevant training package or the accredited course • • b) is conducted in accordance with the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence • • c) meets workplace and, where relevant, regulatory requirements. Principles of assessment (VALID, RELIABLE, FLEXIBLE, FAIR) Rules of evidence (VALID, SUFFICENT, CURRENT, AUTHENTIC)
AQTF 2007 Compliance • AQTF 2007 The Standards • Some of the standards that VETASSESS assessitNOW assists RTO’s in being AQTF 2007 compliant. • Element 2.1 • Client services are continuously improved by collecting, analysing and acting on relevant data. • Element 2.2 • Clients are informed about the learning, assessment and support services to be provided, and about their rights and obligations, before they enrol and/or enter into a contract with the RTO. • Element 2.3 • Employers and other parties who contribute to each learner’s training and assessment are engaged in the development, delivery and monitoring of learning and assessment. • Element 2.4 • Learners receive training, assessment and support services that meet their needs. • Element 2.5 • Learners have timely access to current and accurate records of their participation and progress.
AQTF 2007 Compliance • AQTF 2007 The Standards • Some of the standards that VETASSESS assessitNOW assists RTO’s in being AQTF 2007 compliant. • Element 3.1 • A systematic and continuous improvement approach to the management of operations is used. • Element 3.2 • Training and/or assessment services provided on behalf of the RTO are monitored to ensure that they comply with all aspects of the Essential Standards for Registration. • Element 3.3 • Records are managed to ensure their accuracy and integrity.
Accessing the site • Site at www.assessitnow.com • Login requires username and password • Five main areas on the site: • Tests • Students • Results • Resources • My Profile
Enrolling students and creating groups • Click on the students tab and complete the details fields • Groups can be created, added to or deleted under the appropriate tabs
Student access • Go to www.assessitnow.com/student • Students log in to the site and complete the test • Results and feedback automatically given to the student on completion of the test • Results and data collated for individuals and groups and presented to the teacher in their ‘Results’ folder
