Assessment: The Power (and pitfalls) of Third-Party Reports

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Topic

Third-party reports can be a powerful part of the assessment evidence mix—but only when they're used correctly, confidently, and compliantly. In this practical session, Coleen unpacked the different ways third-party reports can be used in VET assessment, beyond just gathering evidence of competence.

Coleen explored the distinction between primary and supplementary evidence, how to design reports that genuinely support assessor decisions, and how to validate and confirm authenticity. She also walked through real examples and shared tips for choosing appropriate third parties and designing reports that are clear, purposeful, and aligned with training package requirements.

What was covered in the session:

• Purposes of third-party reports
• Designing fit-for-purpose templates
• Identifying appropriate third parties
• Confirming authenticity
•  Common pitfalls, examples and templates

Webinar content targeted towards:

Anyone involved in the design and use of third-party reports as a method of assessment:

• Compliance managers
• Training managers
• Trainers/Assessors
• Curriculum/resource developers
• L&D managers

Webinar duration: 90 minutes

Bio of presenter:

Coleen is the Managing Director of Raspberry Training and Consulting. She has had  more than 20 years of experience in the VET sector including owning and managing various RTOs. She is an experienced instructional designer and VET professional with extensive expertise in compliance and resource development.

Coleen is passionate about quality vocational education and the delivery of best practice competency assessment.

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