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Types of Evidence (Direct, Indirect and Supplementary)

A well-structured assessment will incorporate two or preferably three types of evidence.

Direct evidence: • This is gathered by Indirect evidence: •This is used when •Is used as supporting
evidence to direct
directly observing
it is not possible to
and indirect
someone
gather direct
evidence. It can take
evidence and could
undertaking their
the form of third
actual job in real
include role play
party testimonials,
time. While this
and simulations.
written or verbal
provides clear
questions.
evidence of
competent
evidence alone is not
performance, it Supplementary evidence: •Supplementary
may not always be sufficient to make a
possible. judgement of
competency.

Activity 17
Assessment Process

Using the relevant assessment tasks from the OSEP SiC or CC&O module, complete the
table:
Assessment Checklist Evidence
process stages
1. Prepare

2. Conduct

3. Record and
review

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