A1 Assessor Knowledge
The Nature and Role of Assessments of Competence
A) How to identify and use different types of evidence when carrying out assessments. We use several different means to collect evidence from a candidate which allows us to cover the elements in depth by providing as much evidence as possible in as many forms as possible. These include: - Observation of the Candidate, during which we observe the candidate undertaking a particular task and record their actions and the outcome of those actions detailing how they approached the task, planned and completed the task and solved any unexpected problems that may have arisen during the task.
Examination of Product, this is where we evaluate the final product that the candidate has produced to see how it has followed the initial plan, if there have been any changes made, the reason for those changes and that the product meets the performance criteria.
Examination of Witness Testimony, this is produced by the candidate’s/supervisor/line manager and provides a firsthand account of the candidate’s progress and input with particular tasks. It should give information on the candidates ability to perform specific tasks, how they discuss with the appropriate people what needs to be done, the preparation of resources and time needed and that the deadlines set are met.
Examination of Case History will identify if the candidate has any previous experience or relevant qualifications in the chosen module which could provide evidence that the candidate has produced this level/quality/style of work in the past.
B) How to identify and compare different types of evidence when making your assessment decisions.
When making an assessment I identify the types of evidence based on the plan we have set for each assessment beforehand. Prior to each assessment the candidate will be asked to provide certain evidence to cover the various requirements for that particular unit ranging from written question/answers, product evidence,
A) How to identify and use different types of evidence when carrying out assessments. We use several different means to collect evidence from a candidate which allows us to cover the elements in depth by providing as much evidence as possible in as many forms as possible. These include: - Observation of the Candidate, during which we observe the candidate undertaking a particular task and record their actions and the outcome of those actions detailing how they approached the task, planned and completed the task and solved any unexpected problems that may have arisen during the task.
Examination of Product, this is where we evaluate the final product that the candidate has produced to see how it has followed the initial plan, if there have been any changes made, the reason for those changes and that the product meets the performance criteria.
Examination of Witness Testimony, this is produced by the candidate’s/supervisor/line manager and provides a firsthand account of the candidate’s progress and input with particular tasks. It should give information on the candidates ability to perform specific tasks, how they discuss with the appropriate people what needs to be done, the preparation of resources and time needed and that the deadlines set are met.
Examination of Case History will identify if the candidate has any previous experience or relevant qualifications in the chosen module which could provide evidence that the candidate has produced this level/quality/style of work in the past.
B) How to identify and compare different types of evidence when making your assessment decisions.
When making an assessment I identify the types of evidence based on the plan we have set for each assessment beforehand. Prior to each assessment the candidate will be asked to provide certain evidence to cover the various requirements for that particular unit ranging from written question/answers, product evidence,