Assessing vocational achievement

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CERTIFICATECERTIFICATEinin

Assessing Vocational Assessing Vocational AchievementAchievement

Level 3Level 3


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AimAim• To develop knowledge & understanding of vocational

qualifications & the roles of individuals who are involved in the assessment process.

ObjectivesObjectives• Identify the different roles of individuals involved

vocational qualifications.• Explain terminology used in the assessment process.• Define the role of an assessor.• Plan and conduct an assessment.


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Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement– Has been developed from National Standards

produced by the Employment National Training Organisations.

– Aimed at ensuring quality assurance within the assessment and verification of vocational qualifications.

– Will contribute to the overall performance of the training industry.

– Is generic and can be used in relation to qualifications in all industries & occupations.

IntroductionIntroduction


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Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement:

• Is designed for those people involved in training and work-based learning which involves: Assessing candidates against agreed standards of

competence using a range of assessment methods. Giving candidates feedback on your assessment

decisions. Contributing to the internal quality assurance

processes.



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Vocational Qualifications are:

• Developed from National Occupational Standards that are based on job responsibilities within an industry.

• Work based qualifications that assess an individuals competence to do a job.

• Different from more traditional qualifications because;– There are no formal entry requirements.– There are no examinations.– Assessment is via a portfolio of evidence.– They take account of previous experience.– Assessment is in the work environment.– They are nationally recognised by the relevant industry– Each unit can be achieved individually.



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Competence of The AssessorCompetence of The Assessor

Definition of a competent Definition of a competent assessor:assessor:

– Has experience in the occupational area covered by the national standards at the level he/she will assess.

– Is qualified to the national standards for assessment.

– Keeps his or her occupational competence up to date through a range of continuing professional development activities (CPD).


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Mandatory UnitsMandatory Units

Unit 1 - Understanding the principles and practices

of assessment.

Unit 2 - Assess occupational competence in the work environment.

Unit 3 - Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding.


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Key OrganisationsKey Organisations

Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA)Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA)– Work with awarding bodies to publish a code of

practice to promote quality, consistency and fairness in assessment and awarding of all vocational qualifications.

Sector Skills Councils (SSC) – Sector Skills Councils (SSC) – GoGoSkillsSkills– Develop qualification standards.– Responsible for the on-going maintenance,

control of, and revision of national standards.


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Awarding Bodies

Education Development International (edi)– Responsible for developing assessment

strategies, defining the ‘rules’ for assessment and verification of vocational qualifications.

– Responsible for developing qualifications from national standards.

– Provide advice and guidance to centres.



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Assessment Centres– Responsible for registration, certification and

maintenance of candidate records.

– Provide fair assessment to national standards through trained, competent and qualified staff.

Activity 1 Activity 1 (Workbook Page 4)(Workbook Page 4)

– Matching Responsibilities with Key Organisations.Matching Responsibilities with Key Organisations.



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Responsibilities & RolesResponsibilities & Roles

External Verifier– Monitor the performance of centres.

Internal Verifier– Provide advice and support to assessors.

– Monitor assessor performance.– Devise assessment systems and policies.– Monitor quality assurance.


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Assessors– Develop plans for assessing candidates

competence.– Give candidates feedback about their

performance.– Review candidate progress throughout the

qualification process.


– Responsibilities in an Approved Centre.Responsibilities in an Approved Centre.

Responsibilities & RolesResponsibilities & Roles


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Structure of a Vocational Structure of a Vocational QualificationQualification

UNIT – UNIT – A major task for a particular job roleA major task for a particular job role

ELEMENT – ELEMENT – The task is split into component partsThe task is split into component parts

PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCE

CRITERIACRITERIA

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE

&&

UNDERSTANDINGUNDERSTANDING


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Evidence & Vocational Evidence & Vocational QualificationsQualifications

Evidence:– Must come from real working environment.– Must come from current work or arise from

previous experience.– Where work placements are used, work must be

real and prove consistent performance over a period of time.

– Must not be derived from training situations.


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Types of EvidenceTypes of EvidencePerformance evidence

– Confirms a candidate’s performance in a real working environment.

Knowledge evidence– Confirms a candidate’s knowledge of the task

being assessed.

Prior achievement– Evidence from another time or place which the

candidate wants to use towards their qualification.


– Vocational Qualifications & Types of Evidence.Vocational Qualifications & Types of Evidence.


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Four Assessment StagesFour Assessment Stages

1. Initial Planning:– Identifies the most suitable qualification for the

candidate.– The most suitable optional units for the candidate.– Highlights any development needs or extra

support the candidate may require.

Activity 4Activity 4 (Workbook Page 7)(Workbook Page 7)

– Initial Planning.Initial Planning.


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2. Assessment Planning:– Identifies what units are going to be assessed.– Identifies what assessment methods the assessor

intends to use.– Shows the time and place where the assessor will

meet his/her candidate.– Helps the assessor to plan and manage time

effectively, ensuring the assessment is cost effective.

Activity 5Activity 5 (Workbook Page 9)(Workbook Page 9)

– Effective Planning for Assessment.Effective Planning for Assessment.



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3. Obtaining Evidence:– Through observation.– Work product evidence.– Witness testimony.– Personal statements.– Workbooks.– Written questioning.– Oral questioning.



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Four Assessment StagesFour Assessment Stages4. Making Judgements: (Assessment Methods)

• When making judgements about the best assessment methods to be used, the assessor will refer to the following criteria; Valid - Measures what it’s supposed to measure.

Authentic - Confirms that evidence is candidate’s own work. Reliable - Produces consistent results. Current - Proves current competence. Sufficient - Is there enough evidence from the candidate? Safe - Results in good quality evidence. Fair – Suitable to the needs of the candidate.

Activity 6Activity 6 (Workbook Page 10-11)

– Criteria for Assessment Methods.Criteria for Assessment Methods.


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Four Assessment StagesFour Assessment Stages4. Making Judgements: (Assessor Judgements)

• When making judgements about candidate’s evidence, the assessor uses the same criteria as assessment methods but in a slightly different context.

• The assessor must decide if the candidate’s evidence;– Is acceptable.– Meets all relevant requirements of units and

elements being assessed.– Proves consistent and current competence.– Is authentic

Activity 7Activity 7 (Workbook Page 12-13)(Workbook Page 12-13)

– Criteria for Assessor Judgements.Criteria for Assessor Judgements.


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Internal Quality AssuranceInternal Quality AssuranceThe Internal Verifier:

– Is not an inspector that finds fault or rectifies faults and omissions.

– Is an advisor and provider of constructive feedback to individual assessors and the assessment team.

The Assessor: – Must fully understand their responsibilities in the quality

assurance process.

– Works closely with the internal verifier & the assessment team to ensure quality of assessment is maintained.

Activity 8 Activity 8 (Workbook Page 14-15)(Workbook Page 14-15)

– Your Part in Internal Quality Assurance.Your Part in Internal Quality Assurance.


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Data Protection & ConfidentialityData Protection & Confidentiality

Data Protection Act: – Applies to data which is held manually as well as that held

on computer.

– Contains regulations relating to obtaining, holding, use of or disclosure of personal data relating to living customers.

Confidentiality: – Candidates’ confidentiality and records must be protected

by you and your organisation.

– You should be familiar with your centre’s procedures for confidentiality and comply with them at all times.


– Data Protection and Confidentiality.Data Protection and Confidentiality.


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Complaints & AppealsComplaints & AppealsComplaints Procedure:

– Is an internal procedure dealt with by relevant staff in the centre.

– Is used when a candidate has a complaint about the centre or any of its staff.

Appeals Procedure: – Is designed to protect the candidate’s right to fair

assessment.

– Is used when a candidate wants to appeal against an assessment decision made by an assessor.


– Complaints & Appeals Procedures.Complaints & Appeals Procedures.


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Assessor PortfolioAssessor Portfolio

Practical Assessments – Select TWO candidates.

– Conduct an initial assessment on these two candidates to identify any extra support that may be required.

– Plan and conduct your first assessment using the materials for your centre.

– Give your candidates written feedback as well as verbal feedback.

• Familiarise yourself with all sections of the portfolio.

• Complete the underpinning knowledge question bank.

• Complete candidate claim to competence.


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Thank You!Thank You!

Any Questions?Any Questions?