LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN ASSESSING CANDIDATES (A1)

The A1 Award is appropriate for candidates if their 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 A1 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 experiences 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 the candidates 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 videotape. Evidence may also include examining products. All candidates must show they have agreed assessment requirements. The assessor candidate must also show that they are aware of and understand the appeals and complaints procedures of their centre and the process for handling them.

To complete the A1 unit assessor candidates need to undertake the following 4 tasks:

Task 1: Developing plans for assessing competence with candidates

Task 2: Judging evidence against agreed standards to make assessment decisions

Task 3: Giving candidates feedback and support on your assessment decisions

Task 4: Contributing to the internal quality assurance process