Internal moderation checklist

SUMMARY OF OUTCOMES EXPECTED FOR INTERNAL MODERATION

Institution submitted evidence that they plan and prepare for moderation
Institution submitted evidence that they conduct internal moderation
Institution submitted evidence that they advise and support assessors and assessment
Institution submitted evidence that they report, record and administer moderation
Institution submitted evidence that they review their moderation systems and processes for continued improvement

PLANNING AND PREPARATION FOR MODERATION

Moderation system requirements in-place
Scope of moderation is defined with relevant parties
Evidence that fair judgment is/will be passed
Special needs are considered in the planning including RPL
Documents prepared in-line with moderation system requirements
Logistical arrangements for moderation confirmed
Are the methods of moderation that are used documented
Is the moderation system and process manageable, credible and reliable
Are moderation decisions documented
Is evidence gathered on-site and off-site

EXECUTION OF MODERATION

Evidence gathered for moderation confirms or does not confirm the assessment result
Moderation conducted in accordance with the moderation plan
Assessment instruments are checked and judged to ensure appropriateness, fairness, validity and sufficiency
Assessment decisions are consistent
Proportion of assessment decisions selected meets verification needs
Appeals against assessment decisions are handled
Principles of assessment are adhered to
A variety of assessment methods are described

GUIDANCE, ADVICE AND SUPPORT PROVIDED

Nature and quality of advice facilitates a common understanding of the relevant standards and issues related their assessment by assessors
Nature and quality of advice promotes assessment in accordance with good assessment principles
Nature and quality of advice enhances the development and maintenance of QMS in line with ETQA requirements
All communications are conducted in accordance with relevant confidentiality requirements