Reasonable adjustment
Adjustments ESG can make to training and assessment so learners are assessed on competence, not circumstance.
What reasonable adjustment means
A reasonable adjustment changes how training or assessment is delivered so that a learner with a disability, medical condition or other need can demonstrate their competence. It does not change the competency standard itself. The required skills and knowledge stay the same.
Examples of adjustments
- Additional time to complete an assessment
- Assessment materials in an alternative format
- Use of assistive technology
- A quieter assessment environment
- Oral rather than written questioning, where the unit allows it
- Rest breaks during practical assessment
What cannot be adjusted
Where a unit requires a specific physical task to be performed, for example performing CPR at floor level or wearing breathing apparatus, that requirement cannot be removed, because it reflects the skill being assessed. ESG will tell you before enrolment where this applies.
How to request an adjustment
Raise it at enrolment or as soon as the need arises. ESG discusses options with you, agrees the adjustment in writing, and records it. Your information is handled in line with our Privacy policy.
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