The NVQ Assessor, Verifier and Candidate Handbook: A Practical Guide to Units A1, A2 and V1, and STTTLSS Domain EKogan Page Publishers, 2008 - Broj stranica: 238 To guarantee the credibility and value of an NVQ - irrespective of subject matter - it is critical that standards are maintained to ensure consistency nationwide. The assessor needs to ensure that all papers are marked in the same way, the verifier needs to ensure that the same standards are maintained across all assessors, and the candidate needs to know what is expected of them. This is the only book for assessors and verifiers and is essential reading for anyone involved in vocational education, including those taking NVQs. Packed with detailed and reliable guidance, this essential handbook - now in its fourth edition - gives a template for success. From the assessor's point of view, it shows the standards expected to ensure objectivity and consistency when assessing and marking the work submitted by the candidate. For the verifier, it gives a detailed template for delivering absolute consistency across assessors. For the candidate, it shows what is expected from the assessor in terms of presentation of work, recording of documents and the correct submission of material. The book now includes the latest knowledge requirements under Domain E: Assessment. Complete with examples and case studies, this handbook is the standard guide for anyone involved in the awarding of the NVQ. Previously published as The NVQ Assessor and Verifier Handbook. |
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Skills Qualifications and Change | 3 |
Chapter 1 The Background to the Vocational Education System and the Drive for Qualifications and Improvements in Assessment | 8 |
Chapter 2 The Organizations Involved in the Development Delivery and Quality Assurance of National Standards | 21 |
Part 2 Knowledge Requirements | 31 |
Assessing Vocational Education including NVQs | 33 |
Key Roles in the NVQ and Vocational Assessment Process | 54 |
Procedures Knowledge and Skills Needed to Perform the Roles | 70 |
Part 3 The Requirements of the Standards | 87 |
Part 4 Preparation and Planning for Assessment and Certification | 167 |
A Candidates Guide to Effective and Efficient Working | 169 |
Chapter 11 The Candidate as an Active Participant | 171 |
Chapter 12 Assessors and Their Records | 189 |
Chapter 13 The Internal Verifier and the Quality Assurance Process | 199 |
Appendix 1 Frequently Asked Questions from the Employment National Training Organisation Website | 207 |
Appendix 2 The NVQ Code of Practice Tariff of Sanctions | 210 |
Appendix 3 Learning and Development Assessment Strategy | 212 |
Section 1 The Learning and Development Standards for Assessment and Verification | 89 |
Assess Candidates Using a Range of Methods | 94 |
Assess Candidates Performance through Observation | 111 |
Conduct Internal Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process | 125 |
Conduct External Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process | 140 |
Domain E Assessment | 144 |
Assessment | 146 |
Appendix 4 Evidence requirements for A1 and A2 | 217 |
Appendix 5 Principles and Practice of Assessment L3 and L4 | 219 |
Glossary | 223 |
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