Programme Assessment Categories

Title Code Description
It has and uses the current edition of the NCE Minimum Standards A1 NILL
It delivers effectively the approved courses in the Programme using the Learner-centred approach (i.e. activity-based teaching: learner participation) etc. A2 Note: QI A. 2 should be assessed through lesson observation and not a pre-arranged lesson.
There is adequate coverage of minimum content in accordance with NCE Minimum Standards. A3 NILL
There is progression in the implementation of the Curriculum A4 NILL
It has physical infrastructure that supports effective implementation of programme. B1 Specify key components of equipment required by the programme.
It has library provision that supports effective teaching and learning in the programme.(Provision of Departmental Library is an added advantage) B2 NILL
There are befitting offices (Spacious, well-furnished and with toilets) B3 NILL
Assessment and certification is consistent with NCE Minimum Standards C1 Are staff familiar with and using NCE guidelines on Examinations? Are assessments of students based on the provisions of NCE Minimum Standards?
There are effective examination procedures in place C2 Is the programme external examiner qualified and experienced? What are the criteria for the appointment of external Examiner? How detailed and effective are the report? How are examinations questions developed and evaluated? How efficient is the use of ICT in setting, and recording scores? How is the marking of scripts monitored? How is the External Examiner’s report being implemented?
Continuous Assessment (CA) Procedures in place. C3 Are CA procedures in line with NCE curriculum implementation framework? How is CA computed? What is the impact of CA on student progress?