What names to include on the list? How many assessments to include? Guidance on these questions plus more!

Validation of assessment judgements is mandatory and RTOs are required to apply a risk-based approach to ensure their assessment system is delivering quality outcomes as promised.

Take this short course to learn basic statistical terms and steps relevant to calculating the random sample required for validation of assessment judgements

It covers:

  • Definitions of key terms - understand what you're working with when it comes time to calculate the sample required for validation of assessment judgements  

  • Examples of what is a 'population' versus a 'sample' 

  • How to apply the definitions in the context of meeting the requirements in the Standards for RTOs 2015  

  • The steps to calculate a statistically valid sample

  • How to generate a random sample


As part of the learning, there are a number of quiz questions to confirm understanding of the content in this short course.

This is a self-paced module - within the registration period, access the content and activities as it suits you. 

Registration grants access to all course resources for 45 days. Trigger a certificate on successful completion for PD recording purposes.


Feedback from others who took this course:

"This short course is excellent! Easy to follow and navigate" 

"I love the quizzes and useful feedback given"

"Easy to follow and understand the content - the quizzes helped me clarify the info"

"Getting the tools and techniques to actually figure out how many people / what names to put on the list was terrific - thank you!"

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