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It establishes how competence-based units should be assessed using primary workplace evidence, emphasizing direct assessor observation to support consistent performance. Remote observation is deemed inappropriate due to patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality, while simulation is limited to specific learning outcomes and where normal work activity cannot generate evidence. 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Our quality assurance processes will review that the principles are being applied rigorously.  \n2. Assessment Principles  \n2.4 Competence based units must include direct observation1 in the workplace as the primary source of evidence.  \n1 Direct observation will typically involve the assessor being in the workplace with the learner.  \nAwarding Organisations with Skills for Health have collectively agreed that remote observation for this qualification (Pharmacy Technician) is not appropriate due to patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.  \n2.5 Simulation may only be utilised as an assessment method for learning outcomes that start with ‘be able to’where this is specified in the assessment requirements of the unit. The use of simulation should be restricted to obtaining evidence where the evidence cannot be generated through normal work activity. Where this may be the case , the use of simulation in the unit assessment strategy will be agreed with Skills for Health.  \nPlease refer to your Awarding Organisations Specification for guidance on when simulation may be permitted for assessment.  \n2.6 Expert witnesses can be used for direct observation where they have occupational expertise for specialist areas , or where the observation is of a particularly sensitive nature. The use of expert witnesses should be determined and agreed by the assessor.  \nAwarding Organisations and Skills for Health collectively agree that Expert witness testimony is NOT a substitute for the requirement of three observations by the assessor across the Pharmacy Technician qualification. Except in the case of exceptional circumstances by agreement with the Awarding Body.  \nPlease refer to your Awarding Organisation Specification for assessment guidance.  \n2.7 Assessment decisions for knowledge only units must be made by an assessor qualified to make the assessment decisions as defined in the unit assessment strategy.","cbCaifrgsYnyLYmJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifrgsYnyLYmJ","pdf",237757,"English","# Assessment Principles\n## Competence-based units and direct observation\n## Remote observation and workplace integrity\n## Simulation and restricted use\n## Expert witnesses and limitations\n## Assessment decisions for knowledge-only units","[{\"question\":\"What is the primary evidence source for competence-based units in this guidance?\",\"answer\":\"Competence-based units must include direct observation in the workplace as the primary source of evidence.\"},{\"question\":\"Is remote observation allowed for the Pharmacy Technician Level 3 qualification?\",\"answer\":\"Remote observation is not appropriate for this qualification due to patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.\"},{\"question\":\"Can expert witness testimony replace assessor observations?\",\"answer\":\"No. Expert witness testimony is not a substitute for the requirement of three observations by the assessor across the Pharmacy Technician qualification, except in exceptional circumstances by agreement with the Awarding Body.\"}]","Assessment guidance for Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification and Apprenticeship - March 1st, 2024 | PDF"]