What is ‘competency-based assessment’?

Assessment by The College is competency-based. This means student assignments are assessed according to whether or not the student has achieved the performance criteria for each element specified in the unit/s of competency they are undertaking. Put simply, if you meet all of the learning criteria for a particular unit, you are competent in the unit.

There are only two possible grade outcomes for a student’s assessment task: 'Competent' or 'Not yet competent'.

Competence implies that an individual demonstrates an understanding of the knowledge that is the basis of the practical task being carried out (i.e. having the required skills to carry out a specific role). 

Assessment resubmissions

If your assessor grades your work as ‘Not yet competent’, they will provide feedback on what else they need you to address in your assignment before they can assess you as ‘Competent’. The best part?

We are proud to not charge any resubmission fees for the assessment of students’ work. This means you can resubmit as many times as you need and receive the necessary support to reach a ‘Competent’ grade.

Assessing timeframes

Assignment submissions are assessed within seven business days of submission.

During periods of increased assignment submissions, we ask that students please allow up to ten business days to receive a grade. Examples of periods where increased assignment submissions are expected include:

  • Cut-off dates for annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) completion:

    • 30 June (NSW)

    • 30 June (ACT licensees)

    • 31 October (ACT salespeople)

    • 31 December (WA)

  • Cut-off dates for completion of units from a phased-out training package.

  • Following public holidays.