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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Conduct moderation of outcomes-based assessments |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
115759 | Conduct moderation of outcomes-based assessments | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Assessor Standards | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
ETDP SETA - Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority | ||||
FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 05 - Education, Training and Development | Higher Education and Training | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 10 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2026-06-30 | 2029-06-30 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This unit standard replaces: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
7977 | Moderate Assessment | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | 10 | |
9929 | Moderate an assessment | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 12 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard is for people who conduct internal or external moderation of outcomes-based assessments. The assessments could be in terms of outcomes defined in a number of documents, including but not limited to unit standards, exit level outcomes, assessment standards, curriculum statements and qualifications. This unit standard will contribute towards the achievement of a variety of qualifications particularly within the field of Education Training and Development Practices and Human Resource Development.
Those who have achieved this unit standard will be able to moderate assessments in terms of the relevant outcome statements and quality assurance requirements. The candidate-moderator will be able to use the prescribed Quality Assurance procedures in a fair, valid, reliable and practicable manner that is free of all bias and discrimination, paying particular attention to the three groups targeted for redress: race, gender and disability. In particular, people credited with this unit standard are able to: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners have previous assessment experience when starting to learn towards this unit standard, and in particular, recognition for the unit standard: NLRD 115753: "Conduct outcomes-based assessments". It is recommended that candidates should achieve NLRD 115755: "Design and develop outcomes-based assessments" before attempting this unit standard:
It is further assumed that the person has evaluative expertise within the field in which they are moderating assessments. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
1. This is a generic unit standard, and applies to internal and/or external moderation within all fields of learning. It is accepted that moderation happens in different ways and at different levels in different sectors, including different models for what constitutes internal versus external moderation. This standard is intended to cover any situation in which moderation occurs, whether this be internally, i.e. within the ambit of the provider-assessor, or externally through cooperating providers, or externally through professional bodies and quality assurance bodies.
2. Assessment of candidate-moderators will only be valid for award of this unit standard if the following requirements are met: 3. For the purposes of assessment against this unit standard, candidate-moderators should have access to organisational assessment and moderation policies, procedures and systems. It is assumed the organisational policies and procedures are of a quality sufficient for accreditation purposes. Where candidate-moderators are assessed in organisations that do not have a moderation system in place, assessors of moderators should provide a mock system for the purposes of the assessment. 4. This unit standard applies to all Moderators, regardless of whether a person carries out moderation internally, as part of an organisation's quality assurance system, or externally, as part of an ETQA or other process to verify assessment results supplied by the provider or assessment agency. Further range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Demonstrate understanding of moderation within the context of an outcomes-based assessment system. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Moderation is explained in terms of its contribution to quality assured assessment and recognition systems within the context of principles and regulations concerning the NQF. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
A variety of moderation methods are described and compared in terms of strengths, weaknesses and applications. The descriptions show how moderation is intended to uphold the need for manageable, credible and reliable assessments. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Key principles of assessment are described in terms of their importance and effect on the assessment and the application of the assessment results. Examples are provided to show how moderation may be effective in ensuring the principles of assessment are upheld. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
See "Definition of Terms" for a definition of assessment principles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Examples are provided to show how moderation activities could verify the fairness and appropriateness of assessment methods and activities used by assessors in different assessment situations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Assessment situations for gathering evidence of abilities in problem solving, knowledge, understanding, practical and technical skills, personal and attitudinal skills and values. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Plan and prepare for moderation. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
The planning and preparation is to take place within the context of an existing moderation system, whether internal or external, as well as an existing assessment plan. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Planning and preparation activities are aligned with moderation system requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The scope of the moderation is confirmed with relevant parties. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Parties include the assessors and moderating bodies where these exist. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Planning of the extent of moderation and methods of moderation ensures manageability of the process. Planning makes provision for sufficient moderation evidence to enable a reliable judgement to be passed on the assessments under review. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The contexts of the assessments under review are clarified with the assessors or assessment agency, and special needs are taken into consideration in the moderation planning. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Moderation methods and processes are sufficient to deal with all common forms of evidence for the assessments to be moderated, including evidence gathered for recognition of prior learning. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The documentation is prepared in line with the moderation system requirements and in such a way as to ensure moderation decisions are clearly documented. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Required physical and human resources are ensured to be ready and available for use. Logistical arrangements are confirmed with relevant role-players prior to the moderation. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Conduct moderation. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
- The moderation process confirms the assessment results, and where - The moderation process finds it cannot uphold the assessment results. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The moderation is conducted in accordance with the moderation plan. Unforeseen events are handled without compromising the validity of the moderation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The assessment instruments and process are checked and judged in terms of the extent to which the principles of good assessment are upheld. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
See "Definitions of Terms" for definitions of assessment principles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Moderation confirms that special needs of candidates have been provided for but without compromising the requirements specified in the relevant outcome statements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The proportion of assessments selected for checking meets the quality assurance body's requirements for consistency and reliability. The use of time and resources is justified by the assessment history or record of the assessors and/or assessment agency under consideration. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Appeals against assessment decisions are handled in accordance with organisational appeal procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The moderation decision is consistent with the quality assurance body's requirements for fairness, validity and reliability of assessments to be achieved. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
The "moderation decision" includes agreement or disagreement with the results of the assessments.
requirements include the interpretation of assessment criteria and correct application of assessment procedures. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Advise and support assessors. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The nature and quality of advice facilitates a common understanding of the relevant outcomes and criteria, and issues related to their assessment by assessors. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The nature and quality of advice promotes assessment in accordance with good assessment principles and enhances the development and maintenance of quality management systems in line with ETQA requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Advice on quality management systems includes planning, staffing, resourcing, training and recording systems. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Support contributes towards the further development of assessors as needed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
All communications are conducted in accordance with relevant confidentiality requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Report, record and administer moderation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Moderation findings are reported to designated role-players within agreed time-frames and according to the quality assurance body's requirements for format and content. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Role-players could include ETQA or Moderating Body personnel, internal or external moderators and assessors. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Records are maintained in accordance with organisational quality assurance and ETQA requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Confidentiality of information relating to candidates and assessors is preserved in accordance with organisational quality assurance and ETQA requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 |
Review moderation systems and processes. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Strengths and weaknesses of moderation systems and processes are identified in terms of their manageability and effectiveness in facilitating judgements on the quality and validity of assessment decisions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Recommendations contribute towards the improvement of moderation systems and processes in line with ETQA requirements and overall manageability. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The review enhances the credibility and integrity of the recognition system. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
The following knowledge is embedded within the unit standard, and will be assessed directly or indirectly through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the assessment criteria:
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UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking: planning for contingencies, candidates with special needs, problems that arise during moderation, suggesting changes to moderation following review. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively in a team using critical and creative thinking: working with assessors and other relevant parties during moderation, as well as post-moderation. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organize and manage oneself and ones activities: planning, preparing, conducting and recording the moderation. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate information: gather, evaluate and judge evidence and the assessment process. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively: communicate with assessors and other relevant parties during moderation, and provide feedback. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate the world as a set of related systems: understanding the impact of moderation assessment on individuals, organisations and the credibility of recognition through NQF systems. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts: plan, conduct and give feedback on moderation in a culturally sensitive manner. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
N/A |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
This unit standard replaces unit standard 9929, "Moderate an assessment", Level 5, 12 credits.
This unit standard replaces unit standard 7977, "Moderate assessment", Level 6, 10 credits. Supplementary information Definition of Terms The following terms are defined as used within this and related unit standards: - How will the assessment take place? - What is needed to make the assessment happen? - How will evidence be gathered, recorded and judged? In general, Assessment Guides include descriptions of the approach to the assessment, assessment conditions, assessment activities, instructions to assessors and candidates/learners, assessment methods, assessment instruments (e.g. scenarios, role-plays, questions, tasks), resource requirements, guidance for contextualising assessments, relevant standard operating procedures, administrative procedures, moderation requirements, assessment outcomes and criteria, observations sheets, checklists, possible or required sources of evidence and guidance on expected quality of evidence including exemplars, memoranda or rubrics. - The award of credits for a specified unit standard or qualification, - Access to further learning, - Recognition in terms of meeting minimum requirements for a specific job, - Placement at a particular level in an organisation or institution, or - Advanced standing or status. This means that regardless of where, when or how a person obtained the required skills and knowledge, it could be recognised for credits. In this sense, RPL is an important principle of the NQF. RPL involves an assessment process of preparing for RPL, engaging with RPL candidates, gathering evidence, evaluating and judging evidence in relation to defined criteria, giving feedback and reporting results. Given that the all candidates are assessed against the same criteria, credits awarded through RPL are therefore just as valid as credits awarded through any other assessment process. Principles of assessment: Methods of Assessment Evidence Overall Assessment Process |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Elective | 58581 | National Certificate: Air Traffic Support | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | TETA |
Elective | 59201 | National Certificate: Generic Management | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 50334 | National Certificate: Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | ETDP SETA |
Elective | 79808 | National Diploma: Occupational Safety | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 50333 | National Diploma: Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | ETDP SETA |
Elective | 73529 | Advanced Certificate: Education: School Management and Leadership | Level 6 | NQF Level 06 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 50330 | Bachelor: Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices | Level 6 | NQF Level 07 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 50331 | National Certificate: Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | ETDP SETA |
Elective | 58579 | National Diploma: Air Traffic Control | Level 6 | NQF Level 06 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | TETA |
Elective | 58008 | National Diploma: Aircraft Piloting | Level 6 | NQF Level 06 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2016-12-31 | TETA |
Elective | 61729 | National Diploma: Policing | Level 6 | NQF Level 06 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SAS SETA |
Elective | 20485 | National First Degree: ABET Practice | Level 6 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2018-12-31 | ETDP SETA |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
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3. | African Training and Management Consultants |
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8. | Azanian Community Development Pty Ltd |
9. | Bensen Business Consulting And Training Pty Ltd |
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11. | Boitjhorisong Institutions Services Networks |
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16. | Corporate Safety Training Academy PTY Ltd |
17. | CTU Training Solutions |
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38. | Izinkanyezi Training and Development Pty Ltd |
39. | KDS Centre for Skills Development and Training Pty Ltd |
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49. | Masakhane Training and Consultant Pty Ltd |
50. | MASHUSHE ETDP TRADING AND PROJECTS |
51. | Mentor Me Corporate Foundation |
52. | Metro Minds |
53. | Mia Secret Professional Nail System Pty Ltd |
54. | Millenials Holdings |
55. | MOKO SECURITY SERVICES |
56. | Mosihle Pty Ltd |
57. | Mpondo Zengwenya Trading |
58. | Nkotlo Kay Tshimole Corporate Solutions Pty Ltd |
59. | Ntho Ntho Spares Suppliers Pty Ltd |
60. | Ntshingila Group Pty Ltd |
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63. | Phezulu Academy |
64. | Precision Skills Development Training (Pty) Ltd |
65. | Public Sector Accountancy and Audit Academy Pty Ltd |
66. | Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School |
67. | Revo Quest Consulting |
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70. | Seshego Risk Management Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
71. | Sinengomso Training Development Centre Pty Ltd |
72. | Siyabonga Consulting Pty Ltd |
73. | SSG Training Academy Pty Ltd |
74. | Synergistic Covenant Network NPO |
75. | TDM Management Consulting Pty Ltd |
76. | Technical Support Lab |
77. | The Finishing College (Pty) Lt |
78. | The Star Factory |
79. | Thuto Teach NPC |
80. | Totally Tailored Solutions Pty Ltd |
81. | Training Consultant and SD College |
82. | Trojan Training Solutions |
83. | TSWELOPELE TRAINING GROUP |
84. | Twilight Lehlabile Construction Pty Ltd |
85. | Tyme Training and Development |
86. | Ultraskills Pty Ltd |
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88. | UMO LEARNING SUPPORT SYSTEM |
89. | Ursivox Pty Ltd |
90. | Vicresco (Pty) Ltd |
91. | VUWA PROJECTS |
92. | Willshir Trading Pty Ltd |
93. | Workers Knowledge Centre Pty Ltd |
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