This course is made up of two units. These are:
– Understanding the principles and practices of assessment
– Assess occupational competence in the work environment
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This course is made up of two units. These are:
– Understanding the principles and practices of assessment
– Assess occupational competence in the work environment
This qualification is designed for those who are working towards becoming assessors or are
new to assessment and those who would like to progress to involvement with internal and
external quality assurance of the assessment process. It is also available for those who wish
to know about assessment and quality assurance but do not intend to or have not the
opportunity to practice can complete the knowledge unit only.
Provided that the learner has ample time to give to this qualification, a reasonable timeframe would be approximately three months.
There is no exam to sit for this qualification. Instead, it will be assessed using assignments, observations and professional discussions to ensure that the learner has fulfilled all learning outcomes.
This qualification equips the learner with the skills required to conduct assessments of learners in the workplace or provides them with a greater understanding of assessments. It can also be seen as the first step in gaining the further Training, Assessment and Quality Assurance (TAQA) qualifications, such as the Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of assessment processes and practice (IQA) or Level 4 Award in External Quality Assurance of assessment processes and practice (EQA).
The employer will benefit from the learner’s increased knowledge of planning assessments, methods of assessment, reasonable adjustments, maintaining accurate records and standardisation requirements.
This qualification allows the learner to gain employment in workplace assessment roles.
Learners will be allocated a dedicated trainer who will work with them throughout the programme. Crosby Management Training will provide learners with guidance, learning interventions, feedback and support.
Learners wishing to complete the qualification can commence programme at any point throughout the year. Enrolment onto programme will be dependent on learner location and delivery method.
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