Season 5 · Episode 12

    Assessment Alignment: Valid, Reliable & Audit-Ready

    Angela sits down with assessment expert Maciek Fibrich to unpack one of the most critical topics under the new 2025 Standards—assessment practices and audit readiness.

    23 April 202541 min
    RTO Superhero Podcast: Assessment Alignment: Valid, Reliable & Audit-Ready

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    Show Notes

    • What's actually changed under Standard 1.3
    • Why fit-for-purpose assessment means contextualising for your learner cohort
    • How to test, validate, and align your tools to ensure compliance
    • The role of AI in developing assessments—myths, risks, and best practice
    • Real-world audit insights and red flags to avoid
    • Why consistent validation and a culture of compliance are key

    Key Takeaways

    • Understand what's changed under Standard 1.3
    • Contextualise assessments for your learner cohort
    • Test, validate, and align your tools for compliance
    • Build a culture of consistent validation

    Resources Mentioned

    • Assessment Alignment Checklist
    • Validation Best Practice Guide

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