Your Progress

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You need to know the responsibilities of being an assessor. It is also worthwhile to refer to your job description and specification in case there are other responsibilities especially when dealing with other stakeholders such as funding providers.

You will also need to understand the principles and requirements of assessment. You as the trainee assessor should be able to articulate “why assessment is carried out?”,”what is the purpose?” , “what are you measuring?” and your anticipated outcomes.

As food for thought,would you accept a learner on a course when you know they will not be able to meet the course outcomes probably due to their limited job role?

You role will primarily include:
– checking on competency
– meeting needs of learners
– being a good role model
– being professional
– maintaining confidentiality
– equal opportunities

What is your responsibility towards your organisation?
-To follow policies and procedures
-to be accountable
-to ensure work is done cost effectively
-to actively participate to ensure aims and objectives are met
-to report any inappropriate practice
-to follow standardisation and internal quality assurance procedures

What is your responsibility towards your learners?
-To treat everybody fairly
-Identification of any support needed
-to collect evidence in ways that are cost effective
-to take appropriate action and help candidates develop their competence
-to change assessment procedures to meet the individual needs of candidates
-to use apl
-to respect and encourage equal opportunities
-planning
-Setting realistic goals and targets
-assessing using a range of methods
-provide feedback
-Providing constructive and timely feedback plus support and identification of further training
-Accurate recording of assessments and assessment decisions
-Reviewing progress with candidates
-Making final decisions on candidates
-competence
-Maintaining their own occupational competencies