Unit A1: Assess candidates using a range of methods (previously D32/D33)

Unit A2: Assess candidate performance through observation (previously D32)

Unit V1: Conduct Internal quality assurance of the assessment process (previously D34)

Unit A1 & A2 are level 3 awards

Unit V1 is a Level 4 award

D Units expired on 31/12/02, however Assessors previously registered for 'D' Units have 3 years from the date of registration to achieve the relevant 'D' units.

Unit A1: Assess candidates using a range of methods

Overview (Equivalent to D33)

This unit is appropriate for you if your role 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

The activities you are likely to be involved in:

	developing realistic plans for learning and assessment with candidates
	understanding assessment requirements
	planning the assessment process with candidates and the other people involved
	helping candidates to meet the agreed assessment requirements
	reviewing the candidate's level of competence and identifying what they need to do to be fully competent
	supporting candidates with different needs during your assessment
	using a variety of assessment methods
	making a record of your assessment decisions
	giving candidates feedback on their performance and reviewing their progress throughout the assessment process
	using different types of evidence to give an overall assessment of competence
	working with the other people involved in the assessment process, such as workplace supervisors and other teachers or trainers

Scope

This unit covers assessing of candidates by using different assessment methods. These include:

	watching candidates perform in the workplace
	asking candidates questions
	taking account of past experience and achievements
	setting tests
	setting projects and tasks
	arranging simulations
	assessing the candidate's report of their work
	using evidence from other people, including peers and witnesses

Assessment can include using material from Awarding Bodies and from within your own organisation. It can also include assessing the competence of those who assess candidates as a major part of their role.

Observation may take place in person or using appropriate technology such as a video tape. Evidence may also include examining products. All candidates must show they have agreed assessment requirements. You must also show you are aware of and understand the appeals and complaints procedures and the processes for handling them.

Unit A2: Assess candidates' performance through observation

Overview (Equivalent to D32)

This unit is appropriate for you if you are involved in:

	assessing candidates against the agreed standards
	planning assessments with candidates
	giving feedback to candidates on your assessment decisions

The activities you are likely to be involved in:

	watching staff members in line with agreed assessment plans
	assessing candidates' performance
	assessing candidates' knowledge and how they apply their knowledge
	making a record of your assessment decisions
	working with other people who are affected by the assessment process, such as line managers or supervisors
	giving feedback to candidates

What the unit covers:

Scope

This unit covers assessing candidates by watching them in the workplace and assessing the area of their knowledge that you cannot test by watching them work. You can do this by using materials and check lists from awarding bodies.

Observation may take place in person or using appropriate technology such as a video tape. Evidence may also include examining work products. You can use evidence from tests to support evidence of candidates' performance. You must also show you are aware of and understand the appeals and complaints procedures and the processes for handling them.

Unit V1: Conduct internal quality assurance of the assessment process

Overview (Equivalent to D34)

This unit is appropriate for you if your role involves:

	evaluating the internal assessment process
	monitoring and reviewing internal assessment audit systems
	carrying out related internal verification or moderation activities

	ensuring health, safety and environmental protection procedures are applied within assessment arrangements
	applying and monitoring equal opportunities and access procedures throughout all assessment procedures
	monitoring the performance of assessors
	supporting assessors to develop their skills
	monitoring and supporting the people and organisations who provide administrative support to the assessment process
	monitoring and making recommendations on the resources needed to evaluate the assessment process
	ensuring an appropriate balance of candidates to assessors
	monitoring and reporting on the achievement rates of candidates
	monitoring the progress and satisfaction of candidates
	meeting the assessment requirements of awarding bodies and other external agencies

What the unit covers:

Scope

This unit covers the internal quality assurance system for assessment decisions. This system will meet the external requirements of the relevant awarding body, the accrediting bodies and internal procedures. These procedures may be ones that are already in place or ones that have been developed specifically to meet assessment requirements. This unit also involves monitoring assessors' decisions and the support they need, including sampling and standardisation arrangements. You will have to watch assessors at certain periods of the assessment process. You may not have to choose assessors as this may be the decision of others.

You will have to provide assessment information on particular sets of standards and give clear feedback on performance by using internal and external quality assurance processes. There must be evidence of having procedures in place for appeals and complaints within the local assessment centre, which meets external requirements.