This qualification is for those who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of assessment, without any requirement to practice as an assessor.
Topics include; assessment principles, understanding different types of assessment methods, planning assessment, how to involve learners and others in assessment, making assessment decisions, the quality assurance of the assessment process, managing assessment information, legal and good practice requirements.
A typical assessment method for this qualification would be the production of a researched written assignment.
Typical qualification support includes:
