Take a look at this qualification which is suitable for you if you wish to understand the role of an Assessor in a vocational workplace setting
Level
Level 3
Fees
This course could be FREE to you. Take a look at our fees page here
Dates
Friday 28th – Sunday 30th February
Monday 10th – Wednesday 12th March
Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd March
This is a knowledge-only Award for those who are starting their journey and is suitable for you if you wish to understand the role of an Assessor, equipping you with the knowledge required to support the vocational workplace as an Assessor, or if you need to know about assessment practice but you are not currently practicing. This can be a starting point for aspiring Assessors or a professional development qualification for Managers, HR or Quality Assurance personnel.
You will work on knowledge of the principles and practices of assessment in a learning and development context.
You will complete one core unit to achieve the qualification: Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
This unit contains learning on the following elements of assessment:
1.1 explain the functions of assessment in learning and development: The roles of initial assessment, formative assessment and summative assessment
1.2 define the key concepts and principles of assessment: assessment as a process, what is meant by validity and reliability, the role of evidence and authenticity, sufficiency and currency of assessment, the importance of objectivity and fairness to learners and the importance of transparency for the learner
1.3 explain the responsibilities of the assessor: planning and carrying out assessments, communicating assessment requirements, making and recording assessment decisions, providing feedback, taking part in standardisation processes and continuing professional development
Accreditation
City & Guilds
Entry Requirements
You must be working at a level 2 in literacy and already working, or hoping to work, in the education sector or in training quality assurance
