The purpose of the rating scale is to assess the demonstration of:
the scope of the behaviours that constitute the qualification; and
the depth to which the behaviours were demonstrated during the interview.
The scope of the behaviours is the primary consideration and refers to how many of the
behaviours for a given qualification were evident in the applicant’s responses.
The depth of the observed behaviours refers to how these behaviours were
demonstrated. It may be evaluated by the degree of complexity, soundness and
precision with which the behaviours were demonstrated in the applicant’s responses.
The interview board must agree and assign a single assessment for each qualification.
The following seven steps are recommended to assist the board in reaching consensus:
qualification