The Vocational Assessor Handbook

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Understand the fundamentals of the assessment and verification of vocational learning with this complete overview of the principles and practices involved.
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.
New to this edition: Guidance on best-practice assessing for the new apprenticeship standards, including end-point assessment, and updated information on relevant regulations and qualifications
Is a valuable resource for practising assessors and verifiers throughout their careers, covering the assessment and verification of vocational qualifications and the latest developments and changes in terminology
Combines a detailed guide to QCF units 1-5 and 8 (for assessors, internal verifiers, and lead IVs) with advice on criteria and meeting evidence requirements
Incorporates samples of completed documentation and real-life case studies

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Ian Greer
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.

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QCF qualification NVQ qualification apprenticeship standards vocational learning QCF assessment units IQA Internal Quality Assurance

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"The plain English guide to the assessment process with excellent examples. I am sure this book will be the standard guide for many years to come."
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"Now more than ever, there is a general recognition that education and training lie at the heart of our economic and social futures. This book will help support effective training through effective assessment and quality assurance, and so help the investment we all make stretch even further and achieve even more in these straitened times."
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