Assessor Course US: 115753
Our Assessor Training Course provides an overview of education and training in South Africa and the skills development framework.
Prerequisites : NQF Level 4 numeracy and literacy skills
US 115753 NQF Level : 5 Credits : 15
Accreditation : ETDP SETA
Assessor Training Course
Upon completion of the Skills Development Facilitator course, you will immediately receive a Startup Institute Certificate of Attendance. Upon verified competence, you will receive a Statement of Results from ETDP SETA. This typically takes about 3 months.
Outline for the Assessor Training Course :
Lesson 1: Overview of Education and Training in South Africa
- The Skills Development Framework
- The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
- The development of the NQF
- Implementation of the NQF
- The National Qualifications Framework (V1)
- These principles underpin the objectives of the NQF (V1)
- The objectives of the NQF (V1)
- Structure of the NQF (V1)
- Qualifications under the NQF (V1)
- Changes to the NQF landscape
- Why the system failed
- Legislative framework
- Improving the NQF
- Standards and qualifications
- Structure of the new NQF (2010 and onwards)
- What has not changed?
- The Occupational Learning System (OLS)
- Quality assurance under the NQF (V2)
- Learner Achievements (awards) under NQF
- Development of Qualifications and unit standards under NQF (V2)
Lesson 2: Outcomes based training
- Definition
- Principles of Outcomes-Based Education And Training
- 3 Pillars of Outcomes Based Education
- Comparison of Outcomes-Based Education To Contents-Based Education
- Advantages of OBE
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Role Players in The Assessment Process
- Learner
- Advisor
- Assessor
- Internal Moderator
- External Moderator/Verifier
- Selecting Assessors
- Registration of Assessors
- Unit Standard Design
- Registration of Assessors
- Unit Standard Design
- Competence
- Applied Competence
- Assessment Purpose
- Principles of Assessment
- Comparison of old and new assessments
- Assessment Categories
- Assessment Methods
- Assessment Instruments
- Criteria for selection of an assessment Method/Instrument
- The Overall Assessment Process
- Assessment Instruments
- Evidence
- Direct Evidence
- Indirect Evidence
- Supplementary/Historical Evidence
- Principles of Evidence
Lesson 3: Prepare For Assessments
- Assessment Assignment
- Assessment Requirements
Lesson 4: Prepare Candidates for Assessment
- Assessment Details
- Is the candidate ready for assessment?
- Pre-Assessment Meeting
Lesson 5: Conduct Assessment and Document Evidence
- Environment and Assessment Practices
- Conduct the Assessment
- Unforeseen Circumstances
- Language
- Questioning
- Sufficient Evidence
- Key Principles for Assessments
- The “good assessment checklist”
Lesson 6: Evaluate Evidence and Make Assessment Judgements
- Evaluate Evidence
- Quality of Evidence
- Storing of Assessment Documentation
Lesson 7: Provide Feedback on Assessments
- Parties
- Timeframe
- Sequence
- Formats
- Manner of giving feedback
- Feedback from the candidate
- Explanation and Clarification
- Further Development
- Disputes
- Appeal Procedure Example
- Checklist for Providing Feedback
Lesson 8: Recognition of Prior Learning
- Purpose
- Principles
- Process
- Benefits
- Diagnostic Assessments
Lesson 9: Review Assessments
- Good and Bad Practice
- Feedback
- Quality
- Moderation
- Meeting Roles
- Meeting Roles
- Internal Moderation
Unit Standard Alignment:
- US 115753, Conduct outcomes-based assessment, NQF 5, 15 credits
Articulation:
Credits obtained during this skills programme will contribute towards qualification: 50334, NC: Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices, NQF Level 5.
Delivery Method:
The programme is facilitated by a competent subject matter specialist/s, who utilises the following techniques to ensure that the session is practical and experiential: Discussion; Role Plays; Exercises & Case Studies; Simulations, Videos/DVDs; and learner assessment. 50331, NC: Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices, NQF Level 6.
Delivery Message: English
The programme is facilitated by a competent subject matter specialist/s, who utilises the following techniques to ensure that the session is practical and experiential: Discussion; Role Plays; Exercises & Case Studies; Simulations, Videos/DVDs; and learner assessment.
Language of delivery:
English
Certification:
- Upon completion, the learner will receive a Startup Institute Certificate of Attendance.
- Upon verified Competence, the learner will receive a Certificate of Competence from Startup Institute ETDP SETA.
Accreditation and Registration:
ETDP SETA: ETDP
