Lifeline: Applying Reasonable Adjustment

Session Objectives 

• Recognise relevant Standards and Principles of Assessment 

• Determine support needs of individual learners 

• Define and apply reasonable adjustment 

• Maintain integrity of assessment 

• Understand compliance and record-keeping requirements 

Understanding the Standards 

• Training strategies aligned with learner needs and training package requirements 

• Support services for learners 

• Assessment aligned with Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence 

• Pre-training review and learner advice 

Principles of Assessment 

• Fairness: Adjustments based on learner needs, opportunity to challenge results 

• Flexibility: Reflecting learner context and using varied methods 

• Validity: Evidence-based decisions aligned with competencies 

• Reliability: Consistent interpretation across assessors 

Determining Suitability and Support Needs 

• Pre-training review strategies 

• Disclosure and confidentiality 

• Assessing LLN, physical, and cognitive abilities 

• Consultation and negotiation with learners 

Applying Reasonable Adjustment 

• Communication (e.g. verbal assessments, interpreters) 

• Learning environment (e.g. ergonomic setups, accessible materials) 

• Teaching methods (e.g. previewing materials, verbalising content) 

• Assessment tasks (e.g. diagrams, assistive tech, extended time) 

Compliance and Record-Keeping 

• Support needs determination 

• Support provided 

• Assessment conduct and adjustments 

• Ensuring alignment with Rules of Evidence