Assessment Tips - Brooks and Kirk

Maybe some of our Assessment tips will help you as an assessor. After all, you are never too old to learn.

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Why Are Assessment Plans Important?

You might be thinking; why are we writing an entire blog post about the importance of assessment plans? Surely it is quite simple? It’s because the document that outlines what the assessment for a given apprentice includes. Whilst that is partially correct, there is a lot more to an assessment plan than meets the eye. […]

The Assessment Cycle

The Assessment Cycle also known as the Training Cycle, is a common framework used in assessing academic and vocational courses or programmes. The idea behind it is to provide structured and constructive assessment feedback to the learner and give them an indication as to what criteria they have achieved. The cycle continues until all aspects […]

How to Meet the Needs of a Learner with Visual Impairments

Being an Assessor can be both challenging and rewarding. With various types of learners to cater to, creating an inclusive and effective assessment plan can seem daunting. However, it’s vital to adapt to meet individual needs. Visual impairments, in particular, need extra support and careful thought, as we’ll explore further. What is Visual Impairment? Visual […]

Adapting Assessments for Your Learners – A Beginners Guide

Adapting assessments for your learner’s needs is an important part of being an assessor. Everyone has different ways of learning, called ‘learning styles’. Some people are more visual learners, whilst others learn by physically doing things. Understanding what type of learner your students are will help you when it comes to carrying out their assessments. […]

Roles and Responsibilities of an Assessor

If you want to become an Assessor, it’s good to know the roles and responsibilities of an Assessor. The main role of an Assessor is to carry out assessments on learners. These assessments are against the criteria set in the qualification specification. Their job is to make sure that their learners gain efficient competence to […]

How to Assess Your Learner’s Competence in the Workplace

Assessments are a way of measuring the competence of a learner working towards an accredited qualification. We have talked about occupational competence as an Assessor, but let’s have a look into assessing competence in the workplace. Pre-Assessments As an Assessor, you will need to spend the time planning the visit to your learner’s place of […]

How to Carry Out Observations

Observations are the most common methods of assessment when it comes to vocational training. As an Assessor, you simply sit and watch your learner whilst they carry out specific tasks or skills. Before an assessment, it is important that you take the time to run through the upcoming observation with the learner. This will put […]

How to Give Constructive Feedback

Did you know that 92% of people believe that constructive criticism is effective at improving performance? Giving feedback is one of the hardest tasks for an Assessor and can be very challenging. You need to get the balance right; letting the learner know how they need to improve, whilst providing them with motivation and support. […]

What are Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs)?

There are lots of acronyms when it comes to the world of apprenticeships, and a common one you may have come across is KSBs. This stands for Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours and they are the backbone of Apprenticeship Standards and are what the apprentice will be graded on in their End-Point Assessment (EPA). They represent […]

Why Feedback is Important

As an assessor, you need to be open and receptive to feedback. Why? Because it’s a big part of the job! Throughout the assessment process, you’ll hear feedback from colleagues, students, and Internal Quality Assurers. And for you to succeed in your role, it’s vital you’re able to take that feedback on board. Feedback from […]