Assessment Practitioner
Description
The Assessment Practitioner skills programme equips students with the ability to plan, conduct, and administer assessments in an occupational setting. This qualification focuses on developing essential assessment skills that contribute to quality education and training within various industries. By integrating theoretical and practical components, students gain the expertise to supervise performance, provide structured feedback, and ensure competence-based assessments adhere to regulatory standards.
The purpose of this programme is to prepare students to function as skilled assessment practitioners who can enhance workforce development by evaluating competencies effectively. Graduates will be well-positioned for employment in education, training, and corporate environments, with opportunities for self-employment as freelance assessors. The programme aligns with the Occupational Certificate: Training and Development Practitioner, ensuring a pathway for further development in learning facilitation and assessment.
Key Competencies
- Planning, conducting, and administering assessments in an occupational setting
- Applying principles of good assessment practices
- Evaluating evidence collection methods and adapting tools for assessments
- Making informed assessment decisions and providing structured feedback
- Maintaining assessment records in accordance with quality management standards
- Recognising prior learning and integrating it into the assessment process
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of studens during assessments
- Measuring learner progress and evaluating training effectiveness
Modules
- Assessment Principles and Practices – Covers foundational assessment theories, best practices, and ethical considerations in an occupational setting.
- Plan and Conduct Learner Competency Assessments – Focuses on designing and executing assessments, selecting appropriate assessment tools, and ensuring validity and reliability.
- Conduct Learner Competency Assessments in Practice – Provides hands-on experience in administering assessments, recording findings, and compiling assessment reports.
After Completing You Will Be Able To
- Plan and conduct assessments in various occupational contexts.
- Ensure compliance with best practices in evidence collection and assessment standards.
- Provide constructive feedback to students and stakeholders.
- Maintain proper assessment records aligned with quality assurance guidelines.
- Recognise and apply prior learning assessments effectively.
