Assessor NVQ Level 1: A1

Assessor Training NVQ Level 1: A1

Who is it for?

This is the most appropriate course for the majority of Assessors. It is a nationally recognised qualification which enables staff to assess candidates using a range of methods.

What is the course about?

Providing key Assessor skills for individuals to evaluate candidates, giving feedback on their results and upholding quality assurances and standards.

Course overview

Developing plans for assessing competence with candidates

• devise and agree an assessment plan with candidates
• ensure all candidates understand the assessment process involved, the support available to them and the complaints and appeals procedure
• agree fair, safe, valid and reliable assessment methods
• identify appropriate and cost-effective opportunities for assessing performance
• plan for using different types of evidence
• identify how the past experience and achievements of candidates will contribute to the assessment process
• identify and agree any special arrangements needed to make sure the assessment process is fair
• identify how other people will contribute to assessments and what support they may need
• identify how to protect confidentiality and agree arrangements to deal with sensitive issues
• agree how you will handle any difficulties or disputes during the assessment
• agree when assessment will take place with candidates and the other people involved
• agree arrangements with candidates for reviewing their progress against the assessment plan
• review and update assessment plans to take account of what the candidates have achieve

Developing plans for assessing competence with candidates

• use the agreed assessment methods to assess competence in appropriate situations
• use the past experience and achievements of candidates as part of the assessment of their current competence
• ensure that the evidence comes from the candidates' own work - make safe, fair, valid and reliable decisions about the competence of candidates, only on the agreed standard
• collect evidence from the other people involved in the assessment process
• apply any agreed special arrangements to make sure the assessment is fair
• base your decisions on all the relevant evidence of candidates' performance and knowledge.
• explain and resolve any inconsistencies in the evidence
• make a record of the outcomes of assessments by using the agreed recording system
• speak to the appropriate person if you and the candidate cannot agree on your assessment of their performance

Giving candidates feedback and support on your assessment decisions

• give candidates feedback at an appropriate time and place
• give candidates feedback in a constructive and encouraging way, which meets their needs and is appropriate to their level of confidence
• clearly explain your assessment decisions on whether candidates' evidence of competence is good enough
• give candidates advice when they cannot prove their competence and on how they can develop the necessary skills or provide more evidence
• encourage candidates to get advice on your assessment decisions
• identify and agree the next steps in the assessment process and how candidates will achieve these
• follow the agreed complaints and appeals procedures if candidates disagree with your assessment decisions contributing to the internal quality assurance process.
• ensure your assessment records are accurate and up to date, and provide an audit trail of evidence
• contribute to standardisation arrangements so that your assessment decisions are in line with others
• give accurate and timely information on assessments
• contribute to the agreed quality assurance process

What do I get out of it?

• Registration - Registration with the awarding body and receive a full set of National Standards
• Qualification – A nationally recognised qualification.
• Practical Skills – Increased knowledge, awareness and care skills.
• Learner Needs – A better understanding of learners’ needs.
• Commitment – A commitment to a career in Assessing.