A1 Award in Assessing Learners using a range of methods

What is the aim of the Award?

The A1 Award is designed to offer those individuals who are, or will be, concerned with assessing learners taking National Vocational Qualifications, a programme of training in skills, techniques and principles of assessing competency using a variety of assessment methods.

How will I achieve the Award and how is it delivered?

The Award will be delivered in a number of ways, including workshops and self-study.

A 2-day workshop which requires some specific pre-work with your learners and sets out the following:

• an overview of NVQs
• the role of the assessor
• assessment methods
• planning for assessment
• recording assessment decisions
• feedback techniques
• appeals and complaints - processes and procedures
• quality assurance

You will then have the opportunity to put into practice all you have learned during the following 6-weeks before attending:

A 1-day workshop to review your progress, share experiences, discuss best practice and undertake preparation for the assessment plan.

The assessment plan will be agreed between you and your ENTO Direct Assessor who will provide ongoing support throughout the process through on-line and telephone support to ascertain progress with activity in the plan and give support as appropriate.

Finally:

A visit, by the ENTO Direct Assessor, will take place at the place of work where you conduct assessments, to undertake a review of your assessment plan, observation and feedback of assessment with at least one of your learners and you will be required to conduct a professional discussion with your assessor.

Providing all competences are met the Assessor will apply for certification from the Awarding Body.

What does the A1 Award give me?

On successful completion you will have achieved the Certificate in Assessing Candidates Using a Range of Methods (A1 - Vocational Assessor Award). In addition to the Award being a qualification it its own right the A1 Award enables you to progress to further qualifications as it is integral to both the Internal and External Verifier Awards. It is also an optional Unit towards NVQ Level 3 and 4 in Learning and Development and NVQ Level 3 in Direct Training and Support.