Assessing Vocational Achievement (A1) Training - Certificate

Course Overview:

This course is suitable for those who are involved in NVQ assessing and require a recognised qualification.

As an assessor you will be required to complete three units:

Understand the principles and practices of assessment:

The aim of this unit is to assess the learning and development practitioner’s knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of assessment.

Assess occupational competence in the work environment:

The aim of this unit is to assess a learning and development practitioner’s performance in carrying out assessments of occupational competence in a work environment.

Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding:

The aim of this unit is to assess the learning and development of practitioner’s performance in carrying out the assessment of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding outside of the work environment.

Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will:

Understand assessment requirements and develop realistic assessment plans for learning and assessing candidates.
Support candidates to access fair, safe, valid and reliable assessment in line with relevant legislation.
Use a variety of assessment methods in different situations.
Know how to use standardisation and internal quality assurance procedures to enhance assessment skills.

Candidates will need to compile a portfolio of evidence to prove their competence as an assessor. Course participants will be supplied with an outline portfolio which they then prepare and work on during taught sessions and fully complete when assessing at least three candidates.

Entry Requirements:

You will need to be occupationally competent and experienced within the sector that you are assessing, preferably with knowledge of the NVQ concerned (post holder for one year within the last two years in area of competence, or an experienced trainer or instructor of at least one year’s standing in area of competence and be able to show CPD in the occupational area).

You will also require a pre-course interview with the tutor. This is to establish your access to the NVQ candidates that you are required to assess (a minimum of three candidates).

Course Delivery:

The course is delivered in the form of taught sessions over two days.

Following the taught sessions, candidates will need to successfully complete a portfolio that fully demonstrates their competence as an NVQ Assessor. In addition, they will be assessed by the course tutor with an observation working with a candidate.

There is no examination.

Progression Opportunities:

You can progress from this course to additional learning and development awards or units.

Additional Information:

The Faculty is represented by experienced assessors and internal verifiers from various specialities across the college. They are all dedicated to supporting the trainee assessor and their candidates through their chosen courses providing individual and group support in workshops and in the workplace.

Contact:

01792 284400

Assessing Vocational Achievement (A1) Training - Certificate Edexcel Level 3