ATTICS International Fair Assessment Policy

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Purpose

ATTICS International is committed to ensuring that all assessments, examinations, evaluations, and competency determinations conducted under its authority are fair, valid, reliable, transparent, and impartial.

The purpose of this policy is to establish principles and controls that guarantee equal opportunity for all candidates and clients, prevent bias or unfair advantage, and maintain confidence in ATTICS International’s assessment and certification outcomes.

Scope

This policy applies to all assessment-related activities conducted by or on behalf of ATTICS International, including:

It applies to:

Policy Statement

ATTICS International shall ensure that:

Principles of Fair Assessment

Transparency

Assessment requirements, methods, pass criteria, and certification conditions are communicated clearly before assessments take place.

Objectivity

Assessment decisions are based solely on evidence of competence or performance against defined standards.

Consistency

Standardized marking schemes, evaluation procedures, and moderation practices are applied across all centres and locations.

Impartiality

Assessors and decision-makers have no personal, financial, or professional conflicts with candidates being assessed.

Accessibility

Assessment processes are designed to be inclusive, with reasonable accommodations provided where justified.

Alternative Assessment Arrangements Protocol

Requests for alternative assessment arrangements must be submitted with appropriate supporting documentation at least 21 days before the assessment date, evaluated by a designated Accessibility Committee, with approved accommodations documented in the candidate’s record without identifying the specific disability.

Confidentiality

Candidate information, results, and records are protected and disclosed only to authorized parties.

Assessment Design and Review

ATTICS International ensures that:

Assessor and Examiner Competence

All assessors, trainers, and examiners:

Assessor Competency Framework

All assessors must demonstrate competency against a defined framework including technical subject knowledge, assessment methodology expertise, bias awareness, and decision-making consistency, with competency verified through observed assessments and portfolio review before independent assessment duties.

Reasonable Adjustments

ATTICS International provides reasonable accommodations for candidates with:

Adjustments may include extended time, alternative formats, or modified assessment environments, without compromising assessment integrity.

Standardized Adjustment Categories

ATTICS International maintains standardized categories of reasonable adjustments including extra time (25% or 50% extensions), separate assessment rooms, assistive technology provision, and alternative assessment formats, with clear eligibility criteria and implementation guidelines for each category.

Malpractice and Misconduct

ATTICS International prohibits:

Confirmed malpractice may result in disqualification or withdrawal of certification.

Appeals and Complaints

Candidates or clients may challenge assessment decisions through the Complaints and Appeals Policy.

All appeals shall be reviewed independently and impartially.

Records and Data Protection

Assessment records, examination papers, marking sheets, and results shall be:

Monitoring and Continual Improvement

Assessment processes are reviewed through:

Statistical Analysis for Fairness

ATTICS International conducts annual statistical analysis of assessment outcomes by candidate demographics, centre location, and assessor to identify potential bias patterns, with differential pass rates exceeding 10% triggering investigation and potential assessment method revision.

Compliance with International Standards

This policy aligns with:

Related Documents

This policy should be read in conjunction with:

Distribution

This policy is distributed to all employees via the company intranet and is available to stakeholders upon request. All personnel are responsible for reviewing and complying with the latest version available in the document management system.