Applied Sciences

Assessment

There are three main forms of assessment: external, internal and synoptic Externally- assessed units Each external assessment is linked to a specific unit; each assessment is taken under specified conditions. Learners must achieve all external units at pass grade or above. Learners are permitted to resit any external assessment only once during their programme. The styles of external assessment used for qualifications in the Applied Science suite are: Examinations – all learners take the same assessment at the same time, normally with a written outcome. Set tasks- learners take the assessment during a defined window and demonstrate understanding through completion of a vocational task. Internally – assessed units Most units in the sector are internally assessed and subject to external standards verification. This means that learners are set the assignment which is assessed internally by the Unit teacher. Learners may not make repeated submissions of assignment evidence. Synoptic-assessment This requires learners to demonstrate that they can identify and use effectively, in an integrated way, an appropriate selection of skills, techniques, concepts, theories and knowledge from across the whole sector.