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POE stands for Portfolio of Evidence and refers to the portfolio that a learner has to hand in for each of the outcomes mastered in the ABET training programs. Instead of writing the ABET exam the learner must complete assignments, show proof of work completed and an understanding of the outcomes. It is project based and a more complete assessment of a learner’s skills in a particular area. The benefit of the POE is that the learner doesn’t have to write an exam which is once off, but the results are based on one assessment only. Many learners struggle with exams, but have the knowledge to provide a complete POE. The disadvantage is that it entails more work from the learner. We discuss each option with the new learners in depth to help them make informed decisions regarding the way that they want to be assessed.

Once a learner completes a level of one of the ABET programs he or she can write an exam. The second option for qualification purposes regarding ABET programs is to submit a Portfolio of Evidence which is also called the POE. Whereas the exam is a once off testing of a learner’s skills and proficiency of the specific outcomes of the ABET programs, the POE makes it possible to assess the learner’s proficiency over the whole period. Whereas the exam cannot test the learner’s competency for each area of the attended ABET programs and leads to either a fail or pass based on one assessment, the POE allows for assessment of the learner against every outcome for that specific level. The learner will thus have to provide evidence for each outcome of his or her understanding to pass a level. The facilitator should assist the learner to become competent for each of the outcomes in one of the levels of the specific ABET programs.