Assessor Awards (A Unit) Management Training Course
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Management Training Course

Assessor Awards (A Unit)

 

Description

This award is designed for the specialist assessor who assesses in a variety of settings, who is often responsible for making the final or summative assessment decision. The award is necessary for anyone who is assessing National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs).

 

Length of Course

Varies according to candidate’s requirements.

 

Location

Twyn yr Hydd House, Margam Country Park.

 

Who Should Attend

Anyone who is or will be involved in assessing NVQ candidates.

 

Entry Qualifications

Applicants must have the following:

  • Vocational competence in the area they wish to assess
  • Access to candidates who are undertaking NVQ qualifications
  • Mentor Assessor.

 

Course Content

Stage One - Introduction:

  • Introduction to the award and to assessment techniques
  • Understanding the structure and content of an NVQ
  • How to plan for assessment
  • How to assess candidate's performance and knowledge against national standards
  • How to record and process assessment decisions
  • How to standardise assessment decisions.

 

Stage Two – Demonstrating Assessment Skills: This stage takes place in the Assessor Candidate’s workplace. The Assessor Candidate is assessed planning and undertaking an assessment and completing assessment records.

 

Method of Assessment

Assessor Candidates prepare a portfolio demonstrating their competence as an assessor. They are also observed carrying out assessments and giving feedback to their candidates.