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 […]
What is End-Point Assessment? The End-Point Assessment came about after the apprenticeship reform back in 2017. It is a series of one-off assessments that an apprentice must complete at the end of their apprenticeship. Stand-alone vocational courses do not have an EPA, this assessment is just for apprenticeships. The main difference with the new method […]
There are many myths and misconceptions regarding the End-Point Assessment (EPA). One that regularly crops up is whether EPA has replaced Internal Quality Assurance. Let’s have a detailed look at what both of these are to begin with. End-Point Assessment An End-Point Assessment is the final assessment that an apprentice has to do at the […]
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 […]
If you had a read through our recent blog on the different types of Assessor roles, you will have seen us mention several different methods of assessment. Typically, NVQ Assessors (who take learners through the entire qualification) assess learners against ‘Learning Outcomes’ and ‘Assessment Criteria’. On-programme Assessors guide the learner through the majority of their […]
The term ‘gateway’ crops up quite a lot when it comes to apprenticeship standards. We wanted to take a look into this in more detail; as well as providing you with some tips on knowing whether an apprentice is ready for the gateway. Firstly, we need to run through the assessment stages. When an apprentice […]
Once you have qualified as an Assessor there are many job prospects and opportunities out there, lucky for you! From being a Work-Based Tutor at one end of the pay scale to a Curriculum Manager at the other end, the world is your oyster. Or if you really fancy a complete career change and don’t […]
You have decided to go down the career path of becoming an assessor. But what assessor qualification do you need to become an assessor? The role of an assessor is to assess a learner’s abilities, to enable them to gain their qualifications. Therefore, you should not only hold an assessor qualificatiom, but you should be […]
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. As an Assessor, it is very important to keep your CPD record up to date. CPD is all about maintaining and improving your skills and knowledge through training courses and qualifications. A CPD record is usually kept in the form of a portfolio, and should include goals and objectives […]
