Professional Courses
Do you ever second-guess your marking decisions, especially when the evidence feels thin or borderline?
This short, practical course is designed specifically for assessors working with NZQCF Level 3 and above, particularly those using competency-based assessments. It will help you sharpen your judgement so you can mark with clarity, fairness, and confidence.
In just 30 minutes, you’ll learn how to:
Apply NZQA’s key assessment principles in real marking situations
Write moderation-ready comments that clearly show your reasoning
Strengthen your assessment practice with transparent, defensible decisions
Give robust, evidence-linked feedback and prepare confidently for internal and external moderation.
You’ll also get access to:
📘 A downloadable Marking Checklist
📝 Practical reflection prompts to apply straight to your own assessments
🏅 A completion certificate for your professional learning record
This course is tailored for busy tertiary educators and assessors in Aotearoa who want to build confidence, meet quality assurance requirements, and support learner success.
You’ll have full access to all course materials for 90 days from the date of enrolment.
Invest half an hour now — save hours of uncertainty later.
Step into your next moderation round with confidence.
Marking with Confidence: Strengthening Assessor Judgement (Self-Paced E-Learning Course)
Confident, consistent moderation is essential for quality assurance. This in-depth course takes you step by step through the full moderation cycle — from preparation, to conducting moderations, through to post-assessment review and documentation.
Across 5 self-paced modules, you’ll:
Explore the core principles of moderation and why they matterLearn how to plan and prepare for moderation before assessment takes place
Practise conducting moderation and making defensible, evidence-based judgements
Gain confidence in completing essential documentation to NZQA standards
Develop your own moderation processes that strengthen consistency and fairness
You’ll have access to:
🎥 Video tutorials that walk you through key concepts
📝 An assignment and quiz to reinforce your learning
📂 Downloadable templates and resources for immediate use
⭐ The valuable option to receive expert feedback on your own assessment
This course is designed for assessors and moderators working with NZQCF Level 3 and above who want to go beyond the basics and build moderation processes that are transparent, reliable, and defensible.
You’ll have full access to all course materials for 90 days from the date of enrolment.
Build the skills to lead and participate in moderation with confidence — and lift the quality of assessment across your organisation.
Assessment Moderation 101 (Self-Paced E-Learning Course)
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By registering or purchasing, you acknowledge that this professional development workshop, course, or resource is intended for learning support purposes only. No formal qualification or NZQA credit is awarded. If you are assessing against NZQA unit standards, it remains your organisation’s responsibility to ensure compliance with relevant Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMRs).