• August
  • 1 year
  • Other
  • HND (SCQF Level 8)

LEVEL 8 PDA INTERNALLY MONITOR AND MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF THE WORKPLACE ASSESSMENT

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Intro to the course:

The Professional Development Award (PDA) in Internal Verification of Workplace Assessment at SCQF level 8 will develop knowledge and skills in monitoring assessment processes and decisions within an organisation and helping to maintain and improve the quality of workplace assessment. The internal quality assurance process being conducted by the verifier-candidate can be for SVQs, work based qualifications or in-company standards.

Qualification
HND (SCQF Level 8)

Study mode
Part-Time Day

Start date
25/08/2025

Who is the course for?

The PDA in Internal Verification of Workplace Assessment suits those who monitor assessment processes and decisions in an organisation and help to maintain and improve the quality of workplace assessment.

What will I study?

  • Preparing to carry out internal quality assurance
  • Plan internal quality assurance
  • Carrying out planned monitoring of the quality of assessment 
  • Meet appropriate external quality assurance requirements

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How will I be assessed?

Knowledge requirements will be assessed by a professional discussion with the verifier-candidate's assessor, answering questions (written or oral), verifier-candidate statement or a combination of these. Performance evidence of monitoring and maintaining the quality of assessment, will also be required.

The verifier-candidate's performance must be observed. Simulation of verification practice is not allowed.

Why should I choose this course?

The PDA in Internal Verification of Workplace Assessment is required by Internal Verifiers of workplace assessment.

Where can this course lead?

Verification roles in the workplace with those working towards S/NVQ certificate. 

What are the entry requirements?

The verifier-candidate needs to have a job role that includes monitoring assessment processes and decisions in an organisation and helping to maintain and improve the quality of workplace assessment.

What are the interview arrangements?

Referral from Curriculum Manager.

External candidates will be invited to interview. 

Fees, finance and funding

Please note, fees are subject to change, please double-check this when enrolling in your course

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Other information:

For more information on this course and to speak to a member of our team email admissions@slc.ac.uk

Need more help?

Would you like to speak to someone about your application today? We’d love to hear from you.

You can drop into the Student Advice Centre between 8.45am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Tel: 01355 270750
Email: admissions@slc.ac.uk

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Study mode Part-Time Day Start date 25/08/2025 Duration 1 year
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