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Assessing Candidates' Performance through Observation (A2)

Course Objectives

This course is suitable for the person who assesses NVQ candidates, to national standards, using a diverse range of assessment methods (Assessor).

Duration 1 academic year
Commencement September, January, July
Course Leader

Entry Requirements

  • Sufficient occupational competence
  • Current working knowledge
  • Experience of the aspects specified in the standards

Course Structure

One Unit

  1. A2 Assess candidates' performance through observation

Comprising of the following elements of competence:

  1. A2.1 Agree and review plans for assessing candidates' performance
  2. A2.2 Assess candidates performance against the agreed standards
  3. A2.3 Assess candidates' knowledge against the agreed standards
  4. A2.4 Make an assessment decision and provide feedback


Registration and Exams

Awarding body fees are paid separately from the school fees.

Career Opportunities

This award is appropriate for trainers, instructors and those whose job 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.