Maybe some of our Assessment tips will help you as an assessor. After all, you are never too old to learn.
If you have any tips that you would be happy to share please let us know.
Maybe some of our Assessment tips will help you as an assessor. After all, you are never too old to learn.
If you have any tips that you would be happy to share please let us know.
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 […]
We have looked into the benefits of distance learning, and why people often find online learning hard. Motivation is often the biggest problem, particularly if you are trying to juggle family life as well as a full-time job. Here at Brooks and Kirk we support our learners through their course, and unlike money-motivated training centres […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Delivering a great experience to our learners is important to us here at Brooks and Kirk. We strive to provide the best training, and ensure our learners have all the tools they need to complete their qualifications. To us, a great remote learning experience is one that is: Personalised to the learner Clear and easy […]
Becoming an NVQ Assessor requires you to have the relevant qualification and occupational competency in your specific field. Once you have qualified as an assessor, you are the first line of quality assurance within the delivery of vocational qualifications. It is your responsibility to undertake the marking and assessment of evidence produced by the learner. […]
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 […]