Unit A1 Assess Candidates Using a Range of Methods

Unit A1 Assess Candidates Using a Range of Methods
Course Overview
This award is aimed at assessors who assess in a variety of settings using the full range of assessment methods.
Start Date
Duration
Venue

Flexible
Flexible
Workplace

Who The Course is for
This qualification is work-orientated and is suitable for those who have current real work experience. The award will be suitable for staff who assess NVQ candidates using a wide range of assessment methods.
Course Content
The Level 3 award in assessing candidates using a range of methods is a single unit award. The unit that makes up this award is Unit A1 from the Learning and Development national occupational standards. Unit A1 is broken down into four elements, each with its own title describing the tasks to be carried out:
A1.1: Develop plans for assessing competence with candidates
A1.2: Judge evidence against criteria to make assessment decisions
A1.3: Provide feedback and support to candidates on assessment decisions
A1.4: Contribute to the internal quality assurance process.
Entry RequirementsLearning & Assessment Methods
When you and your advisor think your portfolio is ready, it will be submitted to the appropriate College assessor and verifier. If you are unhappy at any time with the judgements being made about your evidence, there is an appeals procedure for you to follow.
Qualifications Gained
Unit A1 Assess Candidates Using a Range of Methods awarded by OCR.
Progression Opportunities
Many people progress onto the V1 Verifier course after this to further their career prospects.
Career Opportunities
The course allows you to become an NVQ Assessor in your existing workplace or can help you gain employment as an Assessor.
Course Costs
Course costs may be subject to change.