1. Definition of validation: chkg that assess tool/s reliable, sufficient, current. authentic evidence. Includes reviewing and making rec's for improv to assess tool, process, and/or outcomes
   1. Validation_and_Moderation_-_Code_of_Professional_Practice.pdf
2. Proposal
   1. Project
      1. existing students
         1. validation of assessment
   2. Training
      1. Completion of credential + validation of assessment
3. Evaluation of Proposals
   1. Value for Money
      1. schedule showing full range of costs
   2. Innovation
      1. eg. the elearning project
   3. Range of Qualifications
4. payment schedule
   1. commencement 30%
   2. 1st quarterly report 10%
   3. 2nd quarterly report 10%
   4. 3rd quarterly report 10%
   5. Completion report 40 %
5. proj cond'ns
   1. RTO + 2 ind partners $20k
   2. attend quarterly workshops
   3. provide quarterly repts
   4. present at TaTE forum
   5. final report
   6. ind partners MUST be independent (not engaged with RTO
   7. each partner in appl'n to have equal representation
   8. appl'ns must be co-submitted by RTO & Ind partn
6. Skills Reform national Partnership
   1. ACT Implementation
      1. 2012-2013 RFP
         1. 14 Dec RFP
         2. 8 Feb apps close
         3. 4-14 s/l and presentations to panel
         4. 29 March announcements
         5. April-May proj begin
         6. 30 Dec project concl
7. Assessment Validation
   1. RPL can be part of project
      1. accord with principles of assess & rules of evd
      2. meet workplace & regulatory req's
      3. meet req's Trng Pkg or VET accred
      4. IS SYSTEMATICALLY VALIDATED
   2. Assessment tool
      1. context & cond'ns
      2. tasks to be done
      3. outline of evidence to be gathered
      4. evidence rules - assessment decision tree
      5. admin, reporting, recording req's
   3. Quality Indicators
      1. Surveys
         1. Learner engagement
         2. employer satisfaction
      2. Student Completion report