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MALPRACTICE & MALADMINISTRATION POLICY

Malpractice is defined as any deliberate activity, neglect, default or other practice that compromises:

· The integrity of the assessment process

· The integrity of the regulated qualification

· The validity of the certificates

· The reputation or credibility of MisFit Fitness

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Maladministration is any activity, neglect, default or other practice in the centre not complying with the specified requirements for delivery of units and qualifications.

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MisFit Fitness will investigate instances of alleged or suspected malpractice and will take appropriate action to maintain the integrity of the training and qualifications delivered.

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Policy

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MisFit Fitness, via its Internal Quality Assurance Strategy will ensure the ongoing implementation and review of Malpractice/Maladministration policies and procedures. MisFit Fitness reserves the right to withdraw candidates in the event of an alleged or suspected occurrence of malpractice/maladministration arising on the part of learners, staff, or others involved in the delivery of a qualification.

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MisFit Fitness is responsible for the following:

  • Complying with malpractice procedures.

  • Taking responsible steps to prevent malpractice/maladministration from arising.

  • Advising candidates of the policy on malpractice/maladministration during their induction.

  • Implementing systems and procedures for recording all suspected instances of candidate malpractice.

  • Being vigilant to possible instances or malpractice and maladministration.

  • Carry out investigations of malpractice

  • Implementing any actions required during and after investigation into a case of malpractice.

  • Taking action required to prevent the recurrence of malpractice/maladministration.

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Example of learner malpractice could include:

  • Non-compliance in observing the mandatory rules of conduct during an assessment, resulting in fraudulent claims for certification

  • Replication of another learner’s work in either the practical, theoretical or portfolio aspect of assessment, resulting in fraudulent claims for assessment (this can include plagiarism, collusion, impersonation, copying)

  • Misconduct (learner behaviour such as offensive, obscene or discriminatory material; disruptive language or behaviour causing a disturbance; use of unauthorised aids such as mobile phones during assessment)

  • The Assessor/ Trainer is empowered to expel a learner from the assessment room.

  • The expelled learner’s assessment paper must be securely retrained and a report filed to the director.

  • If any of the rules of external assessment are deemed to have been broken by a learner, assessor or other person involved in the assessment process then the assessment may be declared void



Malpractice Investigations:

  • The objective of an investigation is to establish the facts relating to allegations/complaints in order to determine whether any irregularities have occurred.

  • All relevant evidence will be considered without bias

  • MisFit Fitness will also investigate allegations made by whistle blowers and anonymous informants which must be made within three months of the alleged event taking place.

  • Investigations will be carried out by the director and panel

  • Conclusions will be based on established evidence. A course of proposed actions will be identified, agreed, implemented and monitored.

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