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    Assessment Policy

    Policy name Assessment Policy
    Policy number ACA011
    Date approved 5 June 2024
    Approving body Academic Board
    Responsible officer Dean (Higher Education) and Provost (VET)
    Implementation officer Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) and Course Coordinator (VET)
    Next review date June 2029
    Related policies
    • Quality Assurance and Benchmarking Policy
    • Advanced Standing and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy
    • Examination of Theses Policy
    • Annual Course Review Policy
    • Schedule A: Register of Responsibilities for Academic Student Matters
    Related forms and documents
    • Change of Assessment Form
    • Guidelines on marking moderation
    • Guidelines on assignment remarking

    1. Purpose of this policy

    The purpose of this policy is to uphold the values of the Cairnmillar Institute (the Institute) of respect, integrity, honesty, collaboration, and professionalism.

    The policy frames the development and implementation of appropriate, quality assured assessment tasks and fair and consistent assessment practises across the organisation, and in accordance with the professional accreditation requirements.

    2. Scope

    This policy applies to assessments undertaken in vocational education and training, undergraduate, post graduate degrees other than research theses in Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology), Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology), and Higher Degree Research.

    3. Policy

    3.1 The institute will uphold its core values and commitment to ensuring quality and transparent assessment practices that:

    1. Contribute to the learning experience.
    2. Provide appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.
    3. Assess student achievement in terms of the intended learning outcomes and graduate attributes.
    4. Contribute measures to help staff evaluate the effectiveness of their teaching.
    5. Provide assurance to the wider community that academic standards and learning quality are being maintained.

    4. Responsibilities

    4.1. Responsibilities for assessment tasks across all units including placement units are in accordance with Standing Delegations Policy - Schedule A: Register of Responsibilities for Academic Student Matters.

    5. Results

    5.1 Review of results

    5.1.1 At the end of each substantive teaching period, after the entry of final results, but prior to the release of students, the Student Services Manager (Higher Education), Registrar (VET) or nominee will prepare all results for the period to be reviewed by the Dean, Provost or nominee

    5.1.2 The Dean or Provost will address any areas of concern as part of a formal or informal review of results process

    5.1.3 The Student Services Manager (Higher Education) or Registrar (VET) or nominees will report to Academic Board on final unit results and assessment outcomes at least twice per year.

    5.2 Querying marked work and requesting a remark

    5.2.1 Students can request additional feedback on their assessments in alignment with section 5.4 of the Assessment Procedure

    5.2.2 Students can request a review of their grades in alignment with section 4.4 of the Assessment Procedure

    5.3 Grading scheme

    5.3.1. Cairnmillar’s grading scheme (Higher Education) can be accessed online by clicking here.

    6. Resources and References

    Legislative and compliance framework relevant to the development of this policy:

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