Criteria for the approval of an Assessment Quality Partner
The QCTO will appoint an entity as an assessment quality partner only if it is satisfied that the entity has:
i. The necessary expertise, experience and standing in relation to the occupational qualifications or foundational learning for which the assessment quality partner is appointed; and
ii. the resources necessary to perform its functions
In terms of clause of the QCTO Delegation Policy, 22 June 2011 the criteria have been defined in detail as follows:
i. be recommended to the QCTO by the relevant DQP during the occupational development process at a point when they submit an
occupational profile. Possible evidence: letter of recommendation from the DQP; Attendance register; DQP progress report with endorsement of the selected body by constituency to ensure trust and acceptance; extracts from minutes of scoping meeting where the decision took place;
ii. have access to communities of expert practitioners in the occupation/s concerned; Possible evidence: Attendance registers; reference to extracts from websites with links to CEPs or any other relevant information such as an indication as to where the AQP will source expertise to design assessments;
iii. have standing in the occupation or occupations concerned; Possible evidence: cross reference to websites, publications and any other relevant information;
iv. have access to assessors and other human resources necessary to perform the AQP functions using criteria and guidelines provided by the QCTO. Possible evidence: Database of assessors
v. have access to a reliable management information system in the format required by the QCTO; Possible evidence: Organogram or reference to an organisation to whom this function has been outsourced;
vi. have the financial resources necessary to establish the AQP function and implement effective, efficient and transparent financial management and internal control systems, verified by means of a written commitment by its relevant authority; Possible evidence: evidence that the functions have been catered for in the organisation budget; a letter from the AQP’s relevant authority committing the necessary financial resources to fund the AQP;
vii. have a proposed fee structure funding model to maintain the delivery of AQP services for a minimum of five years aligned to the QCTO Fee Structure Policy;
viii. be willing to sign the QCTO Code of Conduct (Schedule 4) if delegation is approved;
ix. have research capacity even if through a third party arrangement;
Possible evidence: cross reference to reports or process of how this criterion will be addressed; and
x. Proof that the organisation is a juristic person: Possible evidence:
submit a valid tax clearance certificate where appropriate.
Proof must be submitted to demonstrate adherence with the criteria mentioned above.
