Do you find yourself getting confused between a sampling strategy and sampling plan? While the two are related, remember that a sampling strategy is a document that the centre creates which sets out the frequency of sampling for the qualifications that they intend to deliver. A sampling plan follows this - See What is a sampling plan? for more information
The sampling strategy is normally determined by a risk rating of tutors/assessors and qualifications, where the higher the risk the more frequently the sampling takes place.
The risk assigned to the tutor/assessor may determine that every portfolio or course paperwork is sampled, or it may determine that an observation of their performance is appropriate to establish whether the risk rating can be reduced.
Do you need further information on sampling strategies?
You can find this within our support documentation in the download area where Tutor, Assessor and IQA (TAI) Packs have been created to support your delivery, assessment and internal quality assurance of our qualifications.