The apprenticeship reform hasn’t just changed the entire structure of apprentices; the introduction of the End Point Assessment has meant the traditional role of the Assessor has also changed. Now there are two Assessors involved with an apprentice: an On-Programme Assessor, and an Independent End-Point Assessor (IEPA). The addition of an End-Point Assessment at the […]
The gateway is a fairly new concept since the reform of the apprenticeship model from frameworks to standards. The main purpose of the gateway is to ‘open the door’, if you like, between the on-programme element of an apprenticeship and the End-Point Assessment (EPA). If the apprentice has demonstrated that they have met all of […]
If you have had a good browse through our website you will probably already be aware that we offer Assessor qualifications as well as tutor training courses. There is often some confusion between how teaching and assessing differs; so we want to bring you this blog to explain the two in further detail. Teaching Let’s […]
If you want to teach or train students, you are probably aware that the best course for you to take is the Level 3 Award in Education & Training (AET). Not only will you learn the roles and responsibilities required of a teacher; but you will also learn how to deliver teaching sessions to students. […]
With everything going on at the moment, a change in career may be exactly what you are looking for. If you are passionate about learning, an Assessor qualification could be the next step for you to take. The main role of an Assessor is to observe learners in their workplace, providing support and guidance throughout […]
It has been a little while now since the move from the old ‘Apprenticeship Frameworks’ to the new ‘Apprenticeship Standards’ but we thought it was worth revisiting the role of an End-Point Assessor. If you already hold an Assessor qualification, or are thinking of becoming an Assessor, this may well be a route worth considering. […]
One of the most common questions we get asked here at Brooks and Kirk from our trainee assessors in construction is ‘How do I become a CSCS Card Assessor?’. It’s not that simple, unfortunately – let’s have a look into this topic in more detail. CSCS Card Assessor So here’s the thing – you can’t […]
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 […]
The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) is the perfect qualification to undertake if you are looking to either teach or train students. It is designed to give you an introduction into teaching, delving into the core roles and responsibilities. You will learn all about lesson planning and delivering these to your students. […]
If you have already either achieved the Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence In A Work Environment (ACWE) or the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) you will be very familiar with exactly what assessing an individual’s competency in a workplace entails. However, for those looking to assess others in their place of […]