Assessment Policy

At Pilates ITC, we’re committed to helping you achieve competency through assessment practices that are clear, equitable, and grounded in industry expectations. This policy outlines the types of assessments we use and the principles that guide them, ensuring they reflect best practice and comply with ASQA guidelines and the Standards for RTOs 2025. Our aim is to support you to succeed—through practical, accessible, and fair evaluation processes that are embedded across your training experience.

• Assessment – The process of collecting evidence to determine whether you’ve achieved the required competency outcomes

• Teaching Hours Log Book – A structured record where you log your activities and hours completed during Work Placement

• Work Placement Studio (WPS) – A Pilates studio affiliated with Pilates ITC where you undertake supervised practical assessments

• You, as a student enrolled into a course with Pilates ITC

• Educators and Assessors involved in the delivery and assessment of your training

• Management responsible for maintaining the quality and compliance of our assessment processes

• Online Knowledge Quizzes – Accessed via the Learning Management System (LMS) to assess theoretical understanding

• Written Assessments – Include essays, case studies, and short-answer responses to evaluate conceptual knowledge

• Practical Assessments – Conducted in studio settings to assess hands-on competencies; may include verbal questioning

• Work Placement Assessments – Based on logged teaching hours and demonstrated skills at an affiliated Work Placement Studio (WPS)

All assessments conducted at Pilates ITC follow these principles:

• Fairness

  • Your individual needs are considered, and you’ll receive reasonable adjustments if applicable

  • We’ll ensure you understand your rights and responsibilities before each assessment

• Flexibility

  • We consider your learning style and any relevant prior experience when conducting assessments

• Validity

  • The evidence you provide must clearly demonstrate your ability to meet specific competency standards

• Reliability

  • Assessments are consistently marked, so outcomes are fair no matter who assesses your work

• Online Knowledge Quizzes Delivered progressively via the LMS to reinforce learning throughout your course

• Written Assessments Scheduled during your training to capture your grasp of course content and apply critical thinking

• Practical Assessments Facilitated in structured environments, where your practical and verbal responses are evaluated against standards

• Work Placement Assessments You’ll log hours and learning experiences during Work Placement using your Teaching Hours Log Book, which supports your final assessment

You're expected to:

• Prepare Review your LMS content and assessment briefs carefully ahead of each task

• Submit on Time Complete and submit each task by the due dates provided

• Fulfil Placement Hours Complete required hours at a Work Placement Studio (WPS) and record them accurately

• Communicate Let Student Support know if you require reasonable adjustments or have special circumstances impacting your progress

If you believe your assessment outcome is unfair or inaccurate, you're encouraged to raise a concern through our Complaints and Appeals Policy. We’re here to ensure you feel heard and supported.

Our team is responsible for:

• Ensuring Consistency Applying the same standards to all student assessments to maintain fairness

• Providing Feedback Giving you constructive, helpful feedback in a timely manner

• Keeping Records Documenting all assessment outcomes in accordance with Clause 1.8 of the Standards for RTOs 2025

If you have questions or need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our friendly Student Services Team is here for you. Visit our Contact Us page for 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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Policy# P-COU-034

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