1. Source-control review
The approved QCTO curriculum is treated as the controlling source and is read together with the approved Skills Programme document.
2. Curriculum mapping
KMs, PMs, WMs where applicable, topical elements, IACs, practical activities, ELOs, Associated Assessment Criteria and final assessment requirements are mapped before development.
3. Integrated development
Facilitation opportunities, formative assessment, controlled summative assessment, practical evidence and final integrated assessment are developed as one traceable system rather than in isolation.
4. Assessment traceability
Assessment tasks are checked back to the curriculum requirements and the evidence required to demonstrate competence.
5. Final alignment review
The completed programme is reviewed through the Assessment Alignment Matrix so gaps, unsupported alignment and source discrepancies remain visible for quality assurance.
