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Guidelines for Administering the SBA

During the course of study for the subject, students obtain marks for the competence they
develop and demonstrate in undertaking their SBA assignments. These marks contribute to
the final marks and grades that are awarded to students for their performance in the
examination.

The guidelines provided in the syllabuses for selecting appropriate tasks are intended to assist
teachers and students in selecting assignments that are valid for the purpose of the SBA. The
guidelines provided for the assessment of these assignments are intended to assist teachers in
awarding marks that are reliable estimates of the achievement of students in the School-Based
Assessment component of the course.

The Council seeks to ensure that the School-Based Assessment scores are valid and reliable
estimates of accomplishment. The guidelines provided in the syllabus are intended to assist in
doing so.

The Council also undertakes the moderation of a sample of the School-Based Assessment
assignments marked by each teacher.

SBA and CVQ* Alignments

The School-Based Assessment component of the technical vocational syllabuses offered at
CSEC® and CAPE® may comprise assignments which integrate units from the CVQ* Levels 1
and 2 occupational standards. Candidates who successfully complete the CSEC® and CAPE®
examinations will be awarded the requisite CSEC® and CAPE® qualifications. Where
applicable, for the Units aligned to the SBA candidates may also be awarded a Statement of
Competence with the list of Units for which they have attained competence.

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