The Nvq Assessor, Verifier and Candidate Handbook: A Practical Guide to Units A1, A2 and V1, and Stttlss Domain E

by Tucker, Jenny

• ISBN13: 9780749451103
• ISBN10: 0749451106
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-03-01
• Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

Summary

All those involved in the assessment of candidates working towards national qualifications require accreditation themselves. This fully revised fourth edition of The NVQ Assessor, Verifier and Candidate Handbook provides the fundamental information, practical advice and background knowledge for anyone wishing to obtain the assessor or internal verifier qualifications.

Author Biography

Jenny Tucker was a Senior Lecturer in Training and Development at Sheffield College.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgements	p. xiv
Abbreviations	p. xv
Setting the Scene
Introduction: Skills, Qualifications and Change	p. 3
The Background to the Vocational Education System and the Drive for Qualifications and Improvements in Assessment	p. 8
Vocational education and training	p. 8
The effect of globalization on the national economy, and the 'skills agenda'	p. 12
Vocational qualifications and reform	p. 13
The background to professionalizing assessment, teaching and training	p. 19
Summary	p. 20
The Organizations Involved in the Development, Delivery and Quality Assurance of National Standards	p. 21
Standards and qualifications regulation and funding	p. 21
Standards and qualifications development	p. 23
The providers and quality assurance	p. 24
Summary	p. 29
Knowledge Requirements
The Processes: Assessing Vocational Education, including NVQs	p. 33
Assessment as part of the training cycle	p. 33
The assessment process	p. 36
Summary	p. 53
The People: Key Roles in the NVQ and Vocational Assessment Process	p. 54
Assessment systems	p. 54
Key roles in assessment and quality assurance	p. 55
Roles and responsibilities of participants in the process	p. 57
Skills with people	p. 65
Occupational competence and continuing professional development	p. 67
Summary	p. 69
Assessment: procedures, Knowledge and Skills Needed to perform the Roles	p. 70
Types of assessment	p. 70
Methods of assessment	p. 74
Summary	p. 85
The Requirements of the Standards
The Learning and Development Standards for Assessment and Verification	p. 89
Introduction: Using the Step-by-Step Guides to Workplace Assessment and Internal Verification	p. 89
The standards	p. 90
Guide to Unit A1: Assess Candidates Using a Range of Methods	p. 94
Develop plans for assessing competence with candidates	p. 95
Judge evidence against criteria to make assessment decisions	p. 101
Provide feedback and support to candidates on assessment decisions	p. 106
Contribute to the internal quality assurance process	p. 109
Guide to Unit A2: Assess Candidates' Performance through Observation	p. 111
Agree and review plans for assessing candidates' performance	p. 111
Assess candidates' performance against the agreed standards	p. 115
Assess candidates' knowledge against the agreed standards	p. 118
Make an assessment decision and provide feedback	p. 121
Guide to Unit V1: Conduct Internal Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process	p. 125
Carry out and evaluate internal assessment and quality assurance systems	p. 126
Support assessors	p. 129
Monitor the quality of assessors' performance	p. 132
Meet external quality assurance requirements	p. 136
Standards for V2: Conduct External Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process	p. 140
Monitor the internal quality assurance process	p. 141
Verify the quality of assessment	p. 141
Provide information, advice and support on the internal quality assurance of assessment processes	p. 142
Evaluate the effectiveness of external quality assurance of the assessment process	p. 142
The Requirements of the Standards for Teachers, Tutors and Trainers in the Lifelong Learning Sector (STTTLLS): Domain E: Assessment	p. 144
Introduction: The Lifelong Learning Sector	p. 144
Knowledge Requirements for STTTLLS Domain E: Assessment	p. 146
The lifelong learning sector	p. 146
Knowledge requirements for STTTLLS Domain E: Assessment	p. 147
Summary	p. 165
Preparation and Planning for Assessment and Certification
Introduction: A Candidates' Guide to Effective and Efficient Working	p. 169
The Candidate as an Active Participant	p. 171
Making a good start	p. 171
Using a mentor	p. 174
Assessment planning	p. 174
Being questioned	p. 177
Receiving feedback	p. 178
Specifications, sources and purposes of evidence	p. 179
Presenting your work	p. 179
Checking you are on track for certification	p. 185
Summary	p. 188
Assessors and Their Records	p. 189
Recording progress	p. 189
Recording your assessment judgements	p. 191
Submission of portfolios/assignments for assessment	p. 195
Working with quality assurance requirements	p. 197
Submitting for certification	p. 197
Summary	p. 198
The Internal Verifier and the Quality Assurance Process	p. 199
Managing assessment	p. 199
Managing stakeholders	p. 202
Recording activity	p. 203
The external verifier's visit	p. 205
A final word	p. 206
Summary	p. 206
Frequently Asked Questions from the Employment National Training Organisation Website	p. 207
The NVQ Code of Practice Tariff of Sanctions	p. 210
Learning and Development Assessment Strategy	p. 212
Evidence Requirements for A1 and A2	p. 217
Principles and Practice of Assessment L3 and L4	p. 219
Glossary	p. 223
Supporting Materials	p. 233
Index	p. 236
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