The following list - which is not exhaustive - summarises the key aspects of the role of the Assessor:
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? |