Overview
Consistency Rules define how many assessments a learner must complete at 100% accuracy for each learning aim. These rules ensure consistent evidence across all learners and support strong quality assurance practices.
User Roles
This feature can be used by:
- Centre Managers
Where to Find Consistency Rules
- Click Quality in the navigation menu.
- Select Consistency Rules.
How Consistency Rules Work
- The number of square boxes next to each criterion in Gap Analysis shows how many assessments are required.
- Rules can be applied across 12 levels — from the entire Centre (level 12) down to an individual learner on a specific criterion (level 1).
- More granular rules override broader rules.
Levels of Consistency
| Level | Applies To | Overridden By |
|---|---|---|
| 12 – Centre | All learners in the Centre | Rules 11 → 1 |
| 11 – Learning Aim | All learners on a learning aim | Rules 10 → 1 |
| 10 – Unit | All learners working towards a unit | Rules 9 → 1 |
| 9 – Criteria | Selected criteria within a unit | Rules 8 → 1 |
| 8 – Class | All learners in a class | Rules 7 → 1 |
| 7 – Learning Aim (Class) | Learners in a class on a learning aim | Rules 6 → 1 |
| 6 – Unit (Class) | Learners in a class working towards a unit | Rules 5 → 1 |
| 5 – Criteria (Class) | Selected criteria for learners in a class | Rules 4 → 1 |
| 4 – Learner | Selected learners | Rules 3 → 1 |
| 3 – Learning Aim (Learner) | Selected learners on a learning aim | Rules 2 → 1 |
| 2 – Unit (Learner) | Selected learners on a unit | Rule 1 |
| 1 – Criteria (Learner) | Selected criteria for selected learners | — |
When Rules Change
- Updates apply automatically to affected learners.
- An update icon appears on the learner’s portfolio while progress is recalculated.
- Use Gap Analysis to see the updated number of required assessments.
Archived Learners
- Consistency Rules apply to archived learners.
- Archived learners are not recalculated when rules change.
- If an archived learner reached 100% progress, they remain at 100% even if requirements increase.
Creating or Editing a Rule
When setting a Consistency Rule, you must:
- Select the number of assessments required.
- Choose the Method Rule:
- Any – All assessment methods count.
- Different – The same method counts only once.
- Specified – Choose a specific assessment method that must be used.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Rules not applying | Check whether the rule is overridden by a more granular rule level. |
| Learner progress not updating | Look for the update icon — recalculation may still be in progress. |
| Cannot find Consistency Rules | Confirm that you have the Centre Manager role. |
Terminology
The terminology used in this article may differ depending on your Centre.
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