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PROGRESSION AND PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
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Assessment and Performance Standards
To assess the accomplishment of the learning outcomes multiple assessment tools and performance based standards are applied to determine the degree of progression towards the competencies and suitability to continue training.
The formative assessment tools and number of performance standards for each given year are summarised below. Detailed information is provided in the relevant sections of the Regulations. The number of performance standards each year for individual trainees may increase or decrease in accordance with the Regulations. Where indicated in the Regulations, some performance standards can be completed at an earlier stage of training or exemption granted through recognition of prior learning.
| Assessment Tools | Performance Standards |
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SET1 |
SET2 |
SET3 |
SET4 |
SET5 |
SET6 |
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| In Training Assessments | 4 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| Research Assessments | 0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
| Operative Requirements | 2 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| Paediatric Requirement | 0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Workplace Competency Assessments | 1 |
3 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
2 |
| Training Seminars | 0 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
| Skills Courses | 2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Examinations | 3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Total | 12 |
10 |
10 |
4 |
11 |
9 |
Trainees must satisfactorily complete each performance standard for a given year to progress to the next year in good standing. Failure to satisfactorily complete one or more performance standards for a given year may result in a probationary period, additional training requirements or dismissal.
