In this course, you will learn the essential skills and knowledge needed to effectively write assessments for New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) unit standards.
Whether you are a trainer, assessor, or assessment designer / writer, this course will provide you with the tools and techniques to create high-quality assessments that meet the requirements of NZQA unit standards and ensure valid and reliable assessment judgments.
Take your assessment writing skills to the next level today!
- You are seeking to gain a better understanding of NZQA unit standards and the assessment process.
- You are looking to enhance the quality and effectiveness of your assessments to ensure accurate assessment outcomes.
- You are involved in the design, development, or delivery of assessments for NZQA unit standards.
- You want to improve your assessment writing skills and create assessments that align with NZQA requirements.
- A thorough understanding of the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) and its implications for assessment writing.
- Interactive activities and knowledge checks to test your understanding.
- In-depth knowledge of NZQA unit standards, including outcomes, performance criteria, levels, credits, and assessment requirements.
- Practical strategies and techniques for developing assessments that align with NZQA requirements and are fit for purpose.
- Guidance on using Bloom’s Taxonomy to design effective assessments that target different cognitive levels.
Course Content
Course Content
About Instructor
-
Engaging and Practical with Valuable Insights
Great course overall. The activities throughout the course were engaging and practical, helping to build confidence in writing clear and effective assessments. The drop activities were a plus. A bit more emphasis on unpacking performance criteria as outlined in unit standards would strengthen the link between assessment tasks and evidence requirements. Overall, a valuable learning experience – ngā mihi.
July 24, 2025 -
Great but needs some updating
Lesson 6 the website no longer has the information on which the questions are based.
In addition, the NZQF is now the NZQCF on that website, which makes the course look dated. (on the same page).October 7, 2024 -
VERY COMPREHENSIVE!
This helped me understand Unit Standards much better and I really liked the link to Bloom’s Taxonomy. I enjoyed the drag and drop activities.
March 25, 2024
+23
enrolled
Course Includes
- 11 Lessons
Kia ora Chris, thanks for the 5-star review and helpful feedback. We have updated the course based on your comments. – Becca :-)