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EISA & FISA Assessment Management

QCTO qualifications require both internal (FISA) and external (EISA) assessments. skillSYMS gives you the tools to record, track, and report on both—with a clear path from assessment to Statement of Results.

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Complete Workflow

FISA → EISA → SoR

Understanding FISA vs EISA in QCTO

QCTO occupational qualifications have a specific assessment structure. Here's how the two types work together.

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FISA

Formative Internal Summative Assessment

  • • Conducted by the SDP (training provider)
  • • Uses registered assessors employed/contracted by SDP
  • • Assesses knowledge and practical skills modules
  • • Must be completed before EISA registration
  • • Subject to internal and external moderation
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EISA

External Integrated Summative Assessment

  • • Conducted by Assessment Quality Partner (AQP)
  • • Independent from training provider
  • • Integrates all qualification components
  • • Required for qualification completion
  • • Results reported back to SDP

Recording Assessment Results Digitally

Paper assessment records are hard to track, easy to lose, and painful during audits. skillSYMS makes assessment recording straightforward and audit-ready.

Per-Module Recording

Record results for each knowledge, practical, and workplace module separately.

Assessor Sign-Off

Each assessment linked to registered assessor with digital signature.

Competent/Not Yet Competent

Clear competency status with support for re-assessment tracking.

Complete History

All attempts recorded. See the full assessment journey for each learner.

Assessment Recording Panel

Module 1: Health & Safety

FISA - Knowledge Assessment

Competent

Assessed by: J. van Niekerk • 12 Dec 2024

Module 2: Equipment Operation

FISA - Practical Skills

Competent

Assessed by: M. Dlamini • 14 Dec 2024

Module 3: Quality Control

FISA - Workplace Assessment

NYC

Re-assessment scheduled: 20 Dec 2024

EISA - Integrated Assessment

Awaiting FISA completion

From Assessment to Statement of Results

Once all assessments are complete, generating the Statement of Results is automatic.

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Complete FISA

All modules assessed

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Register for EISA

Submit to AQP

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Pass EISA

Results recorded

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Generate SoR

Issue statement

Learn About Statement of Results →

Assessment Management Features

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FISA Recording

Record formative and summative internal assessments per module. Assessor sign-off with timestamps.

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EISA Tracking

Track EISA registration dates, results, and appeals. Integrate AQP outcomes into learner records.

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Competency Management

Track competency status per unit standard or module. Visual progress indicators.

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Assessor Assignment

Assign registered assessors to learners and programmes. Track assessor workload and credentials.

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Moderation Integration

Link assessments to moderation samples. Track moderation outcomes and recommendations.

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SoR Generation

Once FISA and EISA are complete, generate Statements of Results automatically.

FAQs About EISA & FISA

What is FISA in the QCTO system?
FISA stands for Formative Internal Summative Assessment. These are assessments conducted by registered assessors at the training provider (SDP) level, typically after learners complete knowledge and practical skills modules. FISA covers the internal assessment of learners before they proceed to external assessment.
What is EISA in the QCTO system?
EISA stands for External Integrated Summative Assessment. This is the final assessment conducted by an Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) appointed by QCTO. EISA integrates all components of the qualification and is required before a learner can receive their qualification.
Who conducts FISA and EISA assessments?
FISA assessments are conducted by registered assessors employed or contracted by the SDP. EISA assessments are conducted by the Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) designated for that qualification—this is separate from the training provider to ensure independence.
How does skillSYMS handle both assessment types?
skillSYMS has separate workflows for FISA and EISA. SDPs record FISA results directly with assessor sign-off. EISA results are recorded when received from the AQP. Both feed into the learner record and Statement of Results generation.
Can a learner do EISA without passing FISA?
No, learners must complete all FISA requirements and be declared competent internally before they can be registered for EISA. skillSYMS enforces this sequence and alerts you if prerequisites are incomplete.

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