# 3.2 Understanding the assessment process

Assessment is the means by which information is collected to demonstrate that an acceptable standard of practice has been reached by a student on which a decision to declare them competent, can be made. A good assessment is evidence-based, objective and fair. It needs to consider a variety of views and inputs, and needs to consider student diversity, such as different learning styles, cultural backgrounds and communication styles (NES, 2020a).

A positive assessment process can be invaluable to the student as it enables them to gain feedback on their achievements along with highlighting areas requiring attention and the process for setting realistic goals going forward.

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