Validation of Assessment Practices
Overview
Validation is where assessment quality is either confirmed or improved — and trainers play the central role. This session covers the trainer's part in validation: pre-use validation discussions, contributing to validation panels, post-assessment review, and the practical techniques that turn validation from a paperwork exercise into a genuine quality conversation. Includes templates trainers can use to lead validation sessions effectively.
What you will learn
- How to run validation as a real quality conversation, not paperwork
- Pre-use, post-use and ongoing validation in plain English
- How trainer participation in validation lifts assessment quality
- A validation contribution checklist for your next panel
Who should attend
- Trainers and Assessors participating in validation
- Lead Trainers running validation panels
- Training Coordinators scheduling validation cycles
- Compliance Managers supporting validation rigour
Facilitator
Angela Connell-Richards
Angela Connell-Richards is the CEO and Founder of Vivacity Coaching & Consulting and the host of the RTO Superhero Podcast. Angela leads Vivacity's training and advisory work for RTOs across Australia, with a particular focus on governance, compliance, and the Standards for RTOs 2025.
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