Pre-requisites
For attendance on the Competence Assessor Training Programme; delegates must provide evidence that they have access to a minimum of two candidates when undertaking an assessment process in their workplace.
Elements of training
The training consists of the following modules and elements:
Module 1 Introduction to Assessment
1.1 Introduction to competence assessment
1.2 Evidence sources
Module 2 Planning and carrying out the Assessment
2.1 Assessment Planning
2.2 Collecting and evaluating evidence and making the assessment decision
Module 3 Feedback and Record Keeping
3.1 Recording assessment decisions
3.2 Providing feedback
Outcome
Delegates to complete a 60-minute open book written test, in an invigilated environment, testing the underpinning knowledge of theory Learning Outcomes 1 – 15 of the Competence Assessor Training Standard.
- Roles and responsibilities of Assessors and Internal Verifiers
- The reasons for having competence systems in the workplace
- Assessment-related terminology
- The value of different evidence sources
- How to advise candidates during the planning meeting
- The methods of assessment and when best to use each type
- The importance of consistency in assessment decisions
- Record keeping requirements
- How to maintain confidential information
- How to deal with special requirements relating to candidate’s needs
- How to deal with disputes and appeals
- Why the assessment plan should be updated to reflect progress
- Where and when to provide feedback that motivates the candidate
- How assessments are quality assured
- The importance of involving candidates in the appropriate assessment planning process
