PIC Training and Assessment Policy
Paramount International College
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Purpose and commitment
Paramount International College (PIC) is committed to delivering high-quality training and assessment that meets training package, accredited course, Australian Qualifications Framework and industry requirements.
- Appropriate training time and volume of learning
- Qualified and experienced trainers and assessors
- Accessible learning resources, facilities and student support
- Training and Assessment Strategies reviewed with industry input
How assessment works
Before assessment
Students receive the task instructions, assessment criteria and due dates, and may ask questions about the requirements.
Submitting work
Written work must include a completed, signed cover sheet. Students should keep a copy of every task submitted.
VET outcomes
Tasks are marked Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory. All tasks must be satisfactory for a unit result of Competent.
Feedback
Assessors provide written feedback and advise students of the result and any required resubmission.
Attempts and reasonable adjustment
VET students receive one further attempt when a task is Not Satisfactory. If the second attempt is unsuccessful, additional training and assessment may be required and an additional fee may apply.
Reasonable adjustment may be available for disability, illness or special circumstances. It can include accessible resources, adapted facilities, extra time or another suitable way of gathering evidence, without changing the competency standard.
Assessment quality
- Assessment follows the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence.
- Tasks address the requirements of the relevant unit or course.
- Students must demonstrate the required skills and knowledge in appropriate contexts.
- PIC systematically validates its assessment practices and judgements.
- Assessment instructions, marking guides, recording tools and mapping documents are maintained for each unit.
Academic integrity
Students must submit their own work. Plagiarism, cheating, contract cheating and collusion are academic misconduct and may lead to investigation and disciplinary action. Sources must be acknowledged, and students should ask their trainer if they are unsure how to reference or collaborate appropriately.
Appeals, work placement and course credit
Assessment appeals
A student who disagrees with an assessment decision may lodge an appeal under PIC’s Complaints and Appeals Policy and Procedure.
Work placement
Where placement is part of a course, students must meet the placement requirements and follow the workplace and PIC arrangements.
Credit transfer
Equivalent previously completed nationally recognised units may be considered after valid evidence is provided and verified.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Relevant skills and knowledge gained through work, study or life experience may be assessed through PIC’s RPL process.
Student support and improvement
PIC asks about academic support needs before enrolment and provides or arranges suitable support where it can. Feedback from students, staff, industry, validation and quality reviews is used to improve training and assessment.