Assessor Qualifications - Units 1 & 3

Intended for those who assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the work environment (e.g. workshop, classroom or other training situation). Candidates must be a practitioner with a learning and development responsibility as the whole or part of their role.

Qualification

Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (QCF) (C&G)

Course Content

Unit 1 (Understanding the principles and practices of assessment) plus Unit 3 (Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding):

• Be able to prepare assessments of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
• Be able to carry out assessments of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
• Be able to provide required information following the assessment of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
• Be able to maintain legal and good practice requirements when assessing vocational skills, knowledge and understanding.

You will be assessed by:

There will be an observation of the assessor carrying out at least two assessments of two learners' skills, knowledge and understanding (four assessments in total).
It must include three of the following assessment methods (although not all of these require performance evidence):

• Assessment of the learner in simulated environments
• Skills tests
• Oral and written questions
• Assignments
• Projects
• Case studies
• Recognising prior learning.

Next Dates

Flexible.

Initially contact one of the Teacher Training Team on 01305 215006.

Price

£375