- This unit is appropriate for you if you are involved in:
- assessing candidates against the agreed standards
- planning assessments with candidates
- giving feedback to candidates on your assessment decisions.
The activities you are likely to be involved in:
- watching staff members in line with agreed assessment plans
- assessing candidates' performance
- assessing candidates' knowledge and how they apply their knowledge
- making a record of your assessment decisions
- working with other people who are affected by the assessment process, such as line managers or supervisors
- giving feedback to candidates.
What the unit covers:
1 agreeing and reviewing plans for assessing candidates' performance
2 assessing candidates' performance against the agreed standards
3 assessing candidates' knowledge against the agreed standards
4 making an assessment decision and giving feedback.
Preferred methods of assessment for this unit:
The minimum evidence you need to provide for this unit is listed in the evidence requirements section. Evidence will be assessed using one or more of the following assessment methods:
- observation
- examination of evidence
- questioning
- professional discussion.
Observation may take place in person or using appropriate technology such as video tape.
Entry Requirements
Vocational qualifications and relevant practical experience in the vocational area you wish to study, and access at least 2 NVQ candidates who are working towards their NVQ.
You will be required to attend an interview before you can enrol for this course.
Course Duration
Approximately 12 weeks. | 
