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The role of the Assessor
The following list - which is not exhaustive - summarises the key aspects of the role of the Assessor:
- Induction of candidates
- Planning assessments
- Supporting candidates
- Carrying out planned assessment
- Creating and supporting the creation of Audit Trails [►Recording an audit trail ]
- Reviewing candidate progress
- Keeping own CPD up-to-date
As an assessor you have to use your professional judgement to make assessment decisions. You have to decide whether the evidence meets the standard(s) or not. When making assessment decisions, ask yourself the following:
Valid
Is the assessment method chosen appropriate to the standards being assessed? Will it produce evidence relevant to the standards? Will it generate the appropriate type of evidence (e.g. performance evidence)?
Authentic
Is it the candidate’s own work? Does it reflect the candidate’s performance in the workplace?
Reliable
How does your assessment decision compare with other assessors within the centre? Is there a consistent approach? Is there a robust internal verification process? Does standardisation activity inform practice?
Current
Does the evidence exemplify the current level of the candidate’s performance? Has anything the candidate changed job role since the evidence was generated?
Reliable
How does your assessment decision compare with other assessors within the centre? Is there a consistent approach?
Sufficient
Is there enough evidence to justify what is claimed as the candidate’s consistent level of performance?
Safe
Has the assessment process given you a high level of confidence in the decisions made?
