Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022C00105:reg:1:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022C00105
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1 (pt 2/4)
Character Range: 11506–14712

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3.         Methods of assessment or monitoring that determine progress within or between units of study or in research training validly assess progress and, in the case of formative assessment, provide students with timely feedback that assists in their achievement of learning outcomes.

    4.         Processes that identify students at risk of unsatisfactory progress and provide specific support are implemented across all courses of study.

5.         Trends in rates of retention, progression and completion of student cohorts through courses of study are monitored to enable review and improvement.

6.         Students have equivalent opportunities for successful transition into and progression through their course of study, irrespective of their educational background, entry pathway, mode or place of study.

1.4            Learning Outcomes and Assessment

1.         The expected learning outcomes for each course of study are specified, consistent with the level and field of education of the qualification awarded, and informed by national and international comparators.

2.         The specified learning outcomes for each course of study encompass discipline-related and generic outcomes, including:

a.    specific knowledge and skills and their application that characterise the field(s) of education or disciplines involved

b.    generic skills and their application in the context of the field(s) of education or disciplines involved

c.    knowledge and skills required for employment and further study related to the course of study, including those required to be eligible to seek registration to practise where applicable, and

d.     skills in independent and critical thinking suitable for life-long learning.

3.         Methods of assessment are consistent with the learning outcomes being assessed, are capable of confirming that all specified learning outcomes are achieved and that grades awarded reflect the level of student attainment.

4.         On completion of a course of study, students have demonstrated the learning outcomes specified for the course of study, whether assessed at unit level, course level, or in combination.

5.         On completion of research training, students have demonstrated specific and generic learning outcomes related to research, including:

a.    a detailed understanding of the specific topic of their research, within a broad understanding of the field of research

b.    capacity to scope, design and conduct research projects independently

c.    technical research skills and competence in the application of research methods, and

d.    skills in analysis, critical evaluation and reporting of research, and in presentation, publication and dissemination of their research.

6.         Assessment of major assessable research outputs for higher degrees by research, such as theses, dissertations, exegeses, creative works or other major works arising from a candidate's research, incorporates assessment by at least two assessors with international standing in the field of research, who are independent of the conduct of the research, competent to undertake the assessment and do not have a conflict of interest,