HNVQ assessment decision tree (session 2020-21)

The ongoing and increasing restrictions associated with Covid-19 require further changes to the assessment of some group awards.

This decision tree will support centres in determining the appropriate route for assessment of the group award, using evidence based professional judgement. When considering arrangements for each learner or group of learners, follow the steps illustrated in the decision tree.

This applies to the following qualifications:

Decision tree

Is it possible for traditional unit-by-unit assessment to take place in line with Unit Specification?
 
Yes
 
Proceed as normal
(Traditional model of Internal Verification applied)
 
 
 
 
No
 
 
 
 
 
Is it possible to assess on a traditional unit-by-unit basis to generate evidence for all outcomes using permitted adaptions (adjustment to conditions of assessment)?
 
Yes
 
Refer to subject specific guidance
Use agreed flexibility to adapt assessment and gather evidence for all outcomes (August 2020 guidance) (Traditional model of internal Verification applied)
 
 
 
 
No
 
 
 
 
 
Is the qualification (in part or whole) subject to regulation / professional body requirements / restrictions?
 
Yes
 
Defer assessment
Use the alternative assessment template provided by SQA for the specfic Group Award and assess candidates based on pieces of key critical evidence (IQA panels applied)
Determine the assessment result (pass, defer or fail)
 
 
 
 
No
 
Use the alternative assessment template provided by SQA for the specfic Group Award and assess candidates based on pieces of key critical evidence (IQA panels applied)
Determine the assessment result (pass, defer or fail)

For further detail on changes to assessment and quality assurance procedures see the 27 January Update from the HNVQ 2021 Group.