Assessment Practitioner Skills Programme
The Assessment Practitioner Skills Programme is ideal for those who wish to learn the methods of assessing.
NQF: 5
Entry Requirements:
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- NQF Level 4
Credits: 36
Accreditation: QCTO
Skills Programme: 220320
The Role of an Assessment Practitioner
The Assessment Practitioner Skills Programme is ideal for those who wish to learn the methods of assessing. An Assessment Practitioner plans for, conducts and administers assessment and the administration of recognition of prior learning and of learner competence in an occupational context. Those who wish to practice as Assessment Practitioner must complete this skills programme successfully.
This skills programme enables people to supervise performance and provide feedback in a professional manner. Assessment Practitioner status can lead to employment as well as self-employment opportunities. This skills programme is also for those with an interest in using assessment tools to promote learning.
Detailed Information
Who Should Attend the Training?
- Those wish to obtain certification as an Assessment Practitioner.
- Those who are involved in the assessment as part of their duties with regards to training and education.
- Those working towards SAQA 101321, Occupational Certificate: Training and Development Practitioner.
- Assessors & Moderators
- Facilitators, Trainers, Lecturers and Presenters
- Training Managers
Components Covered
Knowledge Component
242401001-KM-05: Assessment Principles and Practices. NQF Level 5, 4 Credits
- KM-05-KT01: Assessment Practices, Methods and Concepts.
- KM-05-KT02: Evidence Collection and Recording Concepts and Principles.
- KM-05-KT03: Evidence Evaluation Concepts and Principles.
- KM-05-KT04: Assessment Administration and Regulatory Practices.
Application Component
242401001-PM-06 Plan and Conduct the Assessment of Learner Competencies. NQF Level 5, 8 Credits
- PM-06-PS03: Report and Record Assessments.
- PM-06-PS04: Review Assessments.
242401001-W-06 – Conduct Assessments of Learner Competence. NQF Level 5, 8 Credits
- WM-06-WE01: Plan for and Conduct an Assessment of Three Candidates Under the Guidance of a Subject Matter Expert.
Exit Level Outcomes (ELO) and Associated Assessment Criteria (AAC)
- Principles of good assessment practices are applied within the occupational learning framework.
- Evidence collection methods, tools and instruments are evaluated and adapted to meet contextual requirements.
- Principles of evidence collection are applied within contextual requirements.
- Assessment decisions are made and feedback formulated in accordance with accepted standards and practices.
- The domain of reflexive competence is assessed and documented.
- Documentation and records are completed and maintained in accordance with quality management system requirements.
- Past experience and prior learning are recognised, during the delivery of the learning intervention.
- Physical and psycho-social safety of the learners is assured.
- Learner progress and effectiveness of the intervention is measured continuously and feedback is provided.