ASSESSOR TRAINING WORKSHOP

• Unit Standard:  115753, Conduct outcomes-based assessment.
• NQF Level: 5, 15 Credits
• Duration: 5 Days
• Entry Requirements:  The credit calculation is based on the assumption that those starting to learn towards this unit standard have no previous assessment experience and have expertise within the area of learning in which they intend to assess.
• Accreditation:  Education, Training and Development Practices Sector (ETDP SETA)

What does an Assessor do?

• Assess candidates against registered unit standards and qualifications.
• Uses different assessment methods to judge learner competency against identified standards.
• Assess knowledge and skills of learners.
• Assists in skills audits by assessing employees to determine skills gaps.
• Assess evidence for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Who should attend the training?

• Those wishing to attend an accredited Assessor Training Programme
• Assessors wishing to register as an Assessor with a SETA or QCTO
• Those involved in assessing portfolios
• Those involved in assessing learners to determine competence
• Training Managers
• Facilitators, Trainers and Coaches
• Lecturers, Teachers and Presenters
• Supervisors and Managers
• Human Resource Practitioners and Managers
• Those working towards qualifications containing this unit standard

What is in it for me?

• Gains a formal qualification in assessing.
• Credits towards a full qualification.
• Improves skills in assessing and facilitation.
• Improves employability.
• Freelance as an independent assessor.
• Change in career focus.
• Improves facilitation skills.
• Companies benefit by having an in-house assessor.

How does one become an Assessor?

• Complete the Assessor Training Programme.
• Qualify as an assessor.

What does the 5-day class attendance Assessor Training Programme entail?

• A 5-day interactive training programme (discussions, role play, and practical application).
• An opportunity to apply the assessment skills in the classroom.
• Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) submission on day 5 of the training for assessment.

Does one need to write exams?

No, one does not need to write exams, the Portfolio of Evidence will be assessed to determine competence.

Assessment, Verification and Certification

• The Portfolio of Evidence will be assessed by a registered assessor.
• When the learner is declared competent, the assessor will forward the assessment report to the learner and the Portfolio of Evidence will be submitted to the CBA Moderator for moderation.
• On successful completion, CBA will upload the learner’s results onto the ETDP database.
• Results need to be verified by the ETDP SETA before the Statement of Results (SoR) and Certificate are issued.
• The ETDP SETA will capture the learner’s results on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) and issue a Statement of Results (SoR) that will reflect the credits earned.
• CBA will then notify the client when the certificate and Statement of Results are ready for collection.

When can I start using the Qualification?

• Once you are in possession of a statement of results from ETDP SETA you will be able to register as an assessor with your relevant SETA or QCTO.