At Pilates ITC, assessment is designed to give you a clear and fair opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and professional capabilities required for your course or pathway.

Our assessment approach reflects the level at which you are studying. For undergraduate Students, assessment focuses on developing and demonstrating the knowledge and practical capabilities required to become a qualified Pilates teacher. For postgraduate Students, who are already qualified Pilates teachers, assessment builds on existing professional capability and focuses on the advanced application, analysis, reasoning and professional practice required by the 11333NAT Advanced Diploma of the Pilates Method and associated Advanced Pathways.

Assessment is conducted in accordance with the requirements of the relevant course or qualification and applicable requirements under the Standards for RTOs 2025.

• Assessment: The process of collecting and evaluating evidence to determine whether you have demonstrated the required knowledge, skills, competency or course outcomes.

• Assessment Suite: The assessment information, instructions, tasks and evidence requirements provided for a particular course, pathway or unit. Your Assessment Suite is the source of truth for the specific requirements of each assessment.

• Learning Management System (LMS): aNewSpring, the digital learning platform used to deliver your course content, learning activities and applicable assessments.

• Practical Assessment: An assessment used to evaluate practical application, teaching capability, professional reasoning and other practical skills relevant to your course.

• Work Placement (WP): Practical professional learning undertaken as part of applicable course requirements. The structure and assessment of Work Placement differs between undergraduate and postgraduate study.

• Work Placement Logbook: The formal record used to document and provide evidence of applicable Work Placement activities and requirements.

• Competent (C): An overall competency outcome confirming that the requirements of an applicable unit or competency have been demonstrated.

• Not Yet Competent (NYC): An overall competency outcome indicating that further evidence or development is required before competency can be confirmed.

• Satisfactory (S): An outcome indicating that the requirements of an individual assessment task or component have been met.

• Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS): An outcome indicating that an individual assessment task or component requires further evidence, correction or development.

• Reasonable Adjustment: An approved modification or support that provides equitable access to assessment without changing the required standard or essential assessment outcome.

This policy applies to:

• all Students enrolled in Pilates ITC undergraduate and postgraduate courses and pathways;

• Educators and Assessors involved in assessment;

• Student Support where involved in assessment administration; and

• Pilates ITC management responsible for assessment quality, compliance and continuous improvement.

Pilates ITC uses a combination of assessment methods to gather appropriate evidence of your learning and capability.

The particular assessment methods used will depend on your course or pathway and may include:

Completed through the LMS to check and consolidate theoretical understanding as you progress through your learning.

These may include:

• short-answer questions;

• case studies;

• programming tasks;

• applied scenarios;

• professional reasoning;

• reflection;

• research or analysis; and

• other written evidence relevant to your course.

Practical Assessments allow you to demonstrate the practical application of your learning.

Depending on your course, these may include:

• repertoire and movement knowledge;

• teaching skills;

• cueing and communication;

• programming and sequencing;

• Client management;

• observation and decision-making;

• adaptation and progression;

• safety and professional scope;

• movement analysis; and

• verbal or written professional reasoning.

The format differs between undergraduate and postgraduate study and may be in person or digitally submitted, depending on your course requirements.

Work Placement provides evidence of how you apply your learning through practical experience.

Evidence may include:

• completed Work Placement Logbooks;

• Teaching Practice;

• Observation;

• Self-Mastery;

• reflection;

• verification of eligible activities; and

• other evidence specified within your course requirements.

How Work Placement is completed and assessed differs significantly between undergraduate and postgraduate study, as outlined below.

Pilates ITC assessment practices are guided by the recognised principles of fairness, flexibility, validity and reliability.

You will be given clear information about what is expected and an appropriate opportunity to demonstrate your capabilities.

Your individual needs will be considered, including access to Reasonable Adjustments where appropriate.

You will receive feedback on assessment outcomes and have access to review, complaints and appeals processes.

Assessment considers the context in which your skills and knowledge are being demonstrated while maintaining the requirements of the course or qualification.

This is particularly relevant for postgraduate Students, where assessment may draw on your existing professional teaching environment and experience.

Assessment must collect evidence that genuinely demonstrates the skills, knowledge and capabilities being assessed.

The assessment method must be appropriate to the outcome being measured and the level of the qualification or course.

Assessment decisions are made against defined criteria and requirements so that comparable evidence leads to consistent assessment outcomes regardless of the Assessor.

Undergraduate assessment is designed to progressively evaluate your development towards professional Pilates teaching capability.

Depending on your course or pathway, this may include:

• online knowledge quizzes;

• written assessments;

• programming tasks;

• practical learning activities;

• Work Placement;

• Work Placement Logbooks;

• Practical Assessments; and

• other evidence identified within your Assessment Suite.

Practical Assessment evaluates your ability to safely and effectively apply your developing knowledge in a practical teaching environment.

Depending on your course and study mode, Practical Assessments may be completed in person or through digital submission.

Specific requirements, including assessment readiness, Clients, repertoire, programming, evidence, timeframes and resubmission requirements, are detailed within your Assessment Suite and our Practical Assessment Policy and Procedure.

Undergraduate Work Placement provides structured practical experience as you develop your teaching capabilities.

Applicable activities may include:

• Observation;

• Teaching Practice;

• Teaching Clinics;

• Self-Mastery; and

• other course-specific practical learning.

Where Studio-based Work Placement is required, it must be completed through an appropriate Pilates ITC Instructor Training Studio or affiliated Work Placement Studio, unless an alternative arrangement has been specifically approved.

Your Work Placement activities must be accurately recorded and verified in accordance with your course requirements.

Postgraduate assessment recognises that you enter your studies as an existing qualified Pilates teacher.

The purpose is not to repeatedly reassess foundational teaching capability. Instead, assessment examines how effectively you can extend, integrate and apply advanced learning within your professional practice.

Depending on your Advanced Pathway or Advanced Diploma studies, assessment may evaluate your ability to:

• understand and apply advanced repertoire and movement concepts;

• analyse and respond to Client presentation and needs;

• make informed programming and sequencing decisions;

• apply advanced cueing and teaching strategies;

• select and adapt repertoire appropriately;

• integrate theoretical knowledge into professional practice;

• demonstrate advanced professional reasoning;

• critically reflect on your teaching and professional experiences; and

• demonstrate the advanced capabilities required by your course or qualification.

Postgraduate assessment may include online knowledge activities, written assessments, applied programming and case-based tasks, Practical Assessments, Work Placement evidence and reflective or professional application tasks.

Your Assessment Suite identifies the specific evidence required for your course or Advanced Pathway.

For both Blended and Online postgraduate Students, the standard Practical Assessment format is digital submission.

This allows you to demonstrate advanced capabilities within an appropriate professional environment and provides a consistent assessment process across locations and study modes.

Depending on your Assessment Suite, you may be required to demonstrate:

• advanced repertoire;

• programming and sequencing;

• teaching and cueing;

• Client-responsive decision-making;

• appropriate progressions and adaptations;

• professional communication;

• safety and scope of practice; and

• the reasoning behind your professional choices.

Although Blended postgraduate Students participate in scheduled learning and support such as Course Intensives and Personalised Supervision Meetings, these services are separate from the formal Practical Assessment unless your Assessment Suite specifically states otherwise.

An in-person postgraduate Practical Assessment may be requested as an alternative arrangement. This is not the standard assessment format and is subject to Educator/Assessor availability, location, venue and equipment requirements, scheduling and additional fees.

Refer to the Practical Assessment Policy and Procedure for full details.

Postgraduate Work Placement is designed to connect your advanced coursework with your existing professional practice.

Eligible Advanced Teaching Practice can ordinarily be completed through your regular professional teaching environment and with your existing Clients where the activities meet your course requirements.

Your existing workplace does not need to become an affiliated Pilates ITC Work Placement Studio solely for you to complete your own postgraduate Work Placement.

Depending on your course or Advanced Pathway, Work Placement may include:

• Advanced Teaching Practice;

• Advanced Observation;

• Advanced Self-Mastery;

• reflection and professional application; and

• completion and verification of your Work Placement Logbooks.

For Blended postgraduate Students, your Lead Educator also provides structured oversight of Work Placement through scheduled Personalised Supervision Meetings and makes the final judgement regarding completion of your Work Placement requirements.

Always refer to your Work Placement requirements and Assessment Suite for the evidence required for your particular course or pathway.

Assessment evidence must demonstrate that the required outcomes have been achieved.

Depending on the assessment, evidence may need to demonstrate that it is:

• relevant to the requirements being assessed;

• sufficient to support an assessment decision;

• your own authentic work;

• current enough to demonstrate your present capability; and

• completed in accordance with the instructions provided.

You may be asked to provide additional evidence where the evidence submitted is insufficient to make an assessment decision.

Individual assessment tasks may be recorded as:

• Satisfactory (S); or

• Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS).

Where competency outcomes apply, the overall result may be recorded as:

• Competent (C); or

• Not Yet Competent (NYC).

A Not Yet Satisfactory or Not Yet Competent outcome does not necessarily mean starting the assessment or course again. Depending on the task, you may be asked to:

• correct or expand part of your response;

• provide additional evidence;

• resubmit part or all of an assessment;

• submit additional practical evidence; or

• complete a Practical Assessment re-sit.

Your Assessor will provide feedback to help you understand what further evidence or development is required.

Applicable resubmission limits and fees are detailed within your course information and current Fees Schedule.

All assessment evidence you submit must represent your own knowledge, skills, reasoning and work.

You are responsible for following the assessment instructions relating to:

• collaboration;

• referencing and use of sources;

• Client confidentiality;

• use of templates or external resources;

• digital tools and technology;

• assessment recordings; and

• any use of artificial intelligence or other assistance.

Where authenticity cannot be established, Pilates ITC may request additional evidence or take other action in accordance with the applicable academic integrity and assessment requirements.

You are responsible for:

• reviewing your LMS learning and Assessment Suite carefully;

• understanding what evidence is required before beginning an assessment;

• completing required learning and preparation;

• submitting assessments within applicable timeframes;

• ensuring submitted work is your own;

• maintaining Client privacy and confidentiality;

• completing and accurately recording applicable Work Placement requirements;

• responding to assessment feedback and completing required resubmissions;

• seeking clarification when you're unsure about an assessment requirement; and

• contacting Student Support as early as possible if circumstances may affect your ability to participate or submit.

If your question is about understanding an assessment task, feedback or how your learning applies, use Ask an Educator.

If your question is about assessment scheduling, LMS access, administration or another logistical matter, contact Student Support.

If a disability, injury, health condition, neurodivergence, pregnancy, learning need or other relevant circumstance affects your ability to participate in assessment, you may be eligible for a Reasonable Adjustment.

An adjustment can change how you access or demonstrate an assessment requirement where appropriate, but it cannot lower the required standard or remove an essential assessment outcome.

Contact Student Support as early as possible and refer to our Reasonable Adjustments Policy and Procedure for further information.

Pilates ITC Educators and Assessors are responsible for:

• applying the relevant assessment criteria consistently;

• assessing the evidence provided rather than assumptions about a Student's capability;

• maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of the assessment process;

• providing clear and constructive feedback;

• identifying where further evidence is required;

• implementing approved Reasonable Adjustments;

• maintaining appropriate assessment records; and

• making assessment decisions within their authorised role and scope.

Assessment records and outcomes are maintained in accordance with Pilates ITC's Record Keeping Policy and Procedure.

If you believe an assessment decision has been made incorrectly or unfairly, you have the right to request review or access the applicable complaints and appeals process.

Raising a concern about an assessment outcome will not disadvantage you in your studies.

Refer to our Complaints and Appeals Policy for further information.

If you need help understanding an assessment requirement or feedback, use Ask an Educator.

For assessment administration, scheduling, LMS access or other administrative support, contact our Student Support Team.

Visit our Contact Us page for current contact details.

This policy complies with:

Clause 1.8 of the Standards for RTOs 2025: Ensuring assessment systems are fair, valid, reliable, and consistently applied across all training and assessment activities.

ASQA Guidelines: Guaranteeing that student assessments align with the principles of assessment and industry-recognised competency standards. 

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