PDA 8 CONDUCT THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS

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Intro to the course:

This PDA is for assessors of non-workplace standards, eg HNs or qualifications assessed during training courses or as part of off-the-job training.  The Unit has been aligned to the current National Occupational Standard (NOS) in assessment, L&D9 ‘Assess Learner Achievement’.

 It is important that the assessment you carry out has a real purpose for the learner (eg to gain recognition and/or a qualification).

Who is the course for?

This Unit is for assessor-candidates who are assessing learners in a classroom or other off-job training environments such as training centres and workshops. 

What will I study?

The assessor Unit requires the assessor-candidate to assess the work of at least two candidates. On commencing assessment, assessor-candidates should already be in an assessor role that allows them to meet all of the requirements of ‘Conduct the Assessment Process’.

You will:

• Agree assessment arrangements with candidates
• Conduct assessment with candidates
• Review evidence and communicate assessment decisions to candidates
• Contribute and conform to internal quality assurance requirements

Next step course options

Continuous CPD could include:

• Workplace Assessment Using Direct and Indirect Methods (L&D 9Di)
• Conduct the Internal Verification Process (L&D 11)
• Internal Verification of Workplace Assessment

For those wishing to become a workplace learning and development practitioner, the SVQ 3 in Learning and Development at SCQF level 8 is suitable for trainers, facilitators, mentors, tutors, coaches, instructors or anyone with a training responsibility in addition to their main job. The SVQ 4 in Learning and Development at SCQF level 9 is aimed at senior trainers, or training co-ordinators/managers who plan, deliver and evaluate programmes and/or have some management responsibility for others.

How will I be assessed?

You will gain this Unit by providing evidence of your competence as a practising assessor. This evidence could be generated using product evidence alongside knowledge and understanding. 

Why should I choose this course?

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Where can this course lead?

Assessor and Verifier in a classroom or other off-job training environments, such as training centres and workshops.  

What are the entry requirements?

You should have a good understanding of the assessment cycle, ie preparing for, planning, and carrying out assessment. This may have been gained through already having had some involvement in the teaching/learning and/or assessment processes.  

You should be currently employed and be involved in the assessment process in the workplace. 

What are the interview arrangements?

Referral by your Line Manager.  External applicants will be invited to interview.

Fees, finance and funding

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