Maximising confidence in assessment decision-making: a springboard to quality in assessment

The introduction of Training Packages has focused attention in the vocational education and training (VET) sector on the quality of assessment. For the process of mutual recognition under the Australian Recognition Framework (ARF) to work effectively, there needs to be confidence in assessment decisions made by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). The issues of quality and consistency in assessment have become central to the development of the VET system in Australia. However there are a range of views and strategies regarding how this consistency, confidence and quality can be achieved