Range statements

Range statements

Range statements may be included in unit standards. Range statements make sure that the same factors are considered for the assessment of each learner.

They are also used to clarify evidence requirements, assessment conditions or both.

Assessors should note the placement of range statements.

If written in the Guidance Information (Explanatory Notes) section, the range statement applies to all outcomes in the unit standard.
If written immediately below an outcome statement, it applies to all performance criteria in that outcome.
If written immediately below a specific performance criterion, it applies to that performance criteria only.
The wording of range statements can help assessors decide what evidence is required.

Below are some range statements that show a number of possible variations.

Variation 4:
The range indicates the minimum number of factors that assessors must consider from the list.

Example
Text is evaluated in terms of reader’s purpose.

Range one of – usefulness, interest, validity, credibility.