How You Will Be Assessed

MARCSTA training providers carry out training and assessment using course materials developed by the Association. Written assessments are carried out at the conclusion of each element of the program and consist of three types:

• True/False questions
• Multiple choice
• Written questions

The assessments are closed-book.

Candidates are required to achieve a mark of 80% for each assessment.

The program is designed for candidate participation and excessive note taking is not necessary.

After successful completion of the assessments the now-accredited candidate will receive an interim certificate (yellow) which is valid for 30 days. A copy of the certificate (white) is sent to MARCSTA where it is entered into a database and a copy is retained by the training provider. A MARCSTA card is then forwarded (within a 30 day period) to the address provided on the interim certificate.

The MARCSTA Safety Induction card is current for two years. At the end of this period the card must be revalidated through participation in a refresher and reaccreditation program or by repeating the initial Safety Induction (eight hours).

To ensure continuous currency, the card must be revalidated before the expiry date.

If the currency of the card has expired, a 'grace' period of 90 days is allowed for revalidation . Beyond this, a full eight hour induction must be completed to reinstate the currency of the card.

Incomplete Assessments

Candidates who are unable to successfully complete the assessments are given a letter confirming their attendance, noting the interim certificate number and advising that competence was not achieved (not accredited). This letter also explains remedial training required for the candidate to have the best possible chance of achieving success in retraining and reassessment.

In this case both the white and yellow copies of the interim certificate are sent to MARCSTA with appropriate notations and a copy is retained by the training provider. The information is then entered into the database indicating attendance only.