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Unit details
Reference:
J/101/4380
Assess Candidates Using a Range of Methods
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Unit A1
Summary:
This unit is appropriate for you if your role involves: assessingcandidates against agreed standards of competence using a range of assessmentmethods; giving candidates feedback on your assessment decisions; contributingto the internal quality assurance processes. The activities you are likely tobe involved in: developing realistic plans for learning and assessment withcandidates; understanding assessment requirements; planning the assessmentprocess with candidates and the other people involved; helping candidates tomeet the agreed assessment requirements. (For further details of knowledgerequired contact the awarding body.)
Range statement:
Knowledge required: the nature and role of assessments of competence:how to identify and use different types of evidence when carrying outassessments; how to identify and compare different types of evidence whenmaking your assessments; how to identify and compare different types ofevidence when making your assessment decisions; how to collect evidence in waysthat are cost-effective and timely; how to collect and use evidence fromcandidates' prior experience and achievements within the current assessmentprocess; how to develop and agree assessment plans with candidates and theother people involved; how to accurately assess performance against specificparts of a standard; how to take appropriate action and help candidates developtheir competence; how to change assessment procedures to meet the individualneeds of candidates. (For further details of knowledge required contact theawarding body.)
Revision date:
December 2001
Sector/subject categories:
15. Business, Administration and Law
15.3 Business Management
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