Certificate in Assessing Candidates - A1 and A2

Certificate in Assessing Candidates - A1 and A2

These two assessor qualifications are designed to meet the differing needs of people who assess competence.

Entry requirements:

All assessors must have sufficient occupational competence to ensure an up-to-date working knowledge and experience of the principles and practices specified in the standards they will be assessing i.e.

• Having held a post for at least one year within the last two years which involved performing the activities defined in the standards as an experienced practitioner.
• Being an experienced trainer of at least one year's standing in the relevant competence area.

And for both of the above:

Demonstrate updating within the last year for at least two of the following activities:

• Work Placement
• Job Shadowing
• Technical skill update training
• Attending courses
• Studying for learning and development units
• Study relating to job role
• Collaborative working with Awarding Bodies
• Examining
• Qualifications development work
• Other appropriate occupational activity as agreed with the internal verifier

Participants will also have to ensure that they have access to at least two NVQ learners to assess.

Progression:

V1 Award in Conducting Internal Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process

Duration:

On average 6 - 9 months