The Vocational Assessor Handbook: Including a Guide to the QCF Units for Assessment and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) - Softcover

Greer, Ian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749484748 ISBN 13: 9780749484743

Publisher: Kogan Page, 2019

Synopsis

Indispensable for anyone involved in vocational education or apprenticeships, The Vocational Assessor Handbook is the only comprehensive guide for assessors and verifiers of vocational qualifications. This fully revised and updated edition includes new guidance on end-point assessment of the new apprenticeship standards and the latest information on regulations and qualifications.

Packed with up-to-date, detailed and reliable information, The Vocational Assessor Handbook (previously The NVQ Assessor, Verifier and Candidate Handbook) contains a detailed guide to the QCF units for assessment and internal quality assurance (verification). Containing the units and practical explanation for each stage of assessment and verification practice.

For UK assessors of QCF qualifications and NVQs, verifiers, teachers, providers of training and work-based learning, assessors of apprenticeships and those working towards PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS qualifications, this complete guide is essential for qualification and ongoing practice, enabling you to: understand the principles and practices of assessment; assess occupational competence in the work environment; assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding; understand the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment; plan, allocate and monitor work in your own area of responsibility.

About this title

About the Author

Ian Greer has over 30 years' experience in vocational education and training. He has been a lecturer and senior manager in two of England's largest further education colleges, an external verifier and examiner for City & Guilds and a quality adviser for the Learning and Skills Council. Since 2008 he has been involved in international projects in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa, delivering vocational teacher and assessment training, capacity building to college senior managers, and supporting the development and introduction of quality assurance frameworks. He is based in Sheffield, UK.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0749484748
• ISBN 13: 9780749484743
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 312