Assessor and Internal Assessor and Internal Verifier BriefVerifier Brief
January 2006
Presented byWO1 (SSM) Mark Furr
Quality Assurance Co-ordinatorChief Internal Verifier
External Verifier City & Guilds
The Continuous Professional The Continuous Professional Development CentreDevelopment Centre
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“Fresh thinking, Sustained focus & Partnership.”
The Role of the QACThe Role of the QAC
“To ensure the compliance and effective quality delivery of Government and Awarding Body guidelines concerning work based learning delivery and vocational award completions accredited to the Centre. This includes the management of verifiers, assessors and candidate learner’s, both funded and un-funded, throughout the Chef CEG and the Land Army”.
The Role of the Internal The Role of the Internal VerifierVerifier
Manages assessor’s within his/her area. Provides training and CPD for assessors. Confirms assessor decisions by verification. Ensures that he/she remains current with relevant
awards and contributes to the QA measures dictated by the CPD Centre.
Maintains self assessment data, candidate and assessor database and sampling plan for area.
Hosts ALI, EV, and QAC audits and inspections.
The Role of The AssessorThe Role of The Assessor
To conduct inductions or introductions to awards.
To support candidates throughout their award.
Maintain records appropriately.Maintain integrity of assessments and
work towards NVQ.Remain current.
““Your actions could incur a Your actions could incur a sanction and prevent the CPD sanction and prevent the CPD
Centre from functioning.”!Centre from functioning.”!
“You are responsible for your assessors or and candidates
within your area. Ensure you and other’s are complying with the
guidelines”.
Learning Skills Council Learning Skills Council FundingFunding
Main focus is to provide frameworks, ages 16-24.
Currently 3 age groups.16-18, 19-21, 22+ Government funds provided for Framework
only 2005/06. 12 week reviews are LSC requirement for
funding. Money from funding used to provide
resources and ensures CPD function.
2005 NVQ Achievements2005 NVQ Achievements
0
50
100
150
200
250
V1 AssessorAwards
Level 3 Level 2
20012002200320042005
Monthly Achievements 2005Monthly Achievements 2005
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Jan
Feb
Mar
Ap
r
May
Jun
Jul
Au
g
Sep
Oct
No
v
Dec
V1A1/A2L3L2
5
73
58
122
7
104
160
123
7
87
222
119
7
64
43
171
6
63
112
243
V1
Assessor Awards
Level 3
Level 2
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
Increases or Decreases Increases or Decreases 2005 against 20042005 against 2004
Level 2 - 42% increase in completions (+72).
Level 3 - 163% increase in completions (+69).
Assessors awards - 1% drop in completions (-1).
V1 award - 28% drop in completions (-2).
Outstanding Level 2 PortfoliosOutstanding Level 2 Portfolios
Methodology in line with new standards to enable swift and appropriate completion.
31 March 2006 – Deadline for completions.
Brigades & Unit Commanders will be informed.
Objectives for 2005Objectives for 2005
60 Framework Enrolments. Re-development of A1, L3 and L2 NVQ
awards. Completion of 250 funded Level 2 NVQ
awards. A successful ALI inspection, Grade 2’s+. Increased IV and assessor understanding
and pro-activity.
Objectives Met in 2006.Objectives Met in 2006.
69 Framework Enrolments.Re-development of V1, A1, L3 and L2
NVQ awards.Completion of 243 Level 2 NVQ awards.Increased IV and assessor
understanding and pro-activity.
ALI Inspection SuccessALI Inspection Success
We achieved a successful ALI inspection, Grade 2’s in Area of Learning and Leadership and Management.
Grade 1 in Quality Improvement.
Only 2% of all Centres covering all Schemes achieved Grade 1.
Named as one of the best Work based learning providers in the country.
ALI InspectionALI Inspection
Weaknesses in Area of Learning:
Some slow progress of Level 2 learners Short term targets to be better (reviews)
Weaknesses in Leadership and Management:
None
12 Week Reviews and SOP’s12 Week Reviews and SOP’s
In line with recommendations of ALI.Same form but expanded. Brigade involvement.SOP’s written to assist.Crucial for funding.Phone if unsure (94 222 3011).
The New Level 2 AwardThe New Level 2 Award
Reduced bureaucracy.Reduced workload by at least 60%.“One stop shop”.Easy to use.Merged with the Chef Class 3-2
upgrade.NVQ now linked to promotion
eligibility.14 units instead of 11 but…………..
Upgrades and Old StandardsUpgrades and Old StandardsHow to compile the documentation:
NVQ completed but not the upgrade.
Upgrade completed but not the NVQ.
No NVQ completed and no upgrade completed.
How do we compile the upgrade now?
Only the necessary pages as discussed at the seminar.
Old Standards – How can we complete these now?
New methodology and mapping to Unit menu cycle.
Level 3 AwardLevel 3 Award
Increase in completions and understanding. Evidence provision – It must be yours! Resources to aid assessors on the toolkit. More courses if demanded. 2 books – Standards & Matrixes. Methodology has earned one learner a highly
commended award in Medals for Excellence.
The Assessor Award (A1)The Assessor Award (A1)
Now using City & Guilds logbook. Much simpler to complete. No more A2 awards as they are combined in the A1. Eligibility is Level 3 qualified. 18 months maximum to complete. 1 level 2 candidate and 2 level 3 candidates
preferred. The Assessor Toolkit. Assessor records. No excuses.
V1 AwardV1 Award
Changed to City & Guilds logbook.18 months to complete.A big commitment.The rewards.The IV Toolkit 2006.Other resources.
Audits, Inspections, Seminars Audits, Inspections, Seminars and Visitsand Visits
External verifier audits, (Schedule released in February 06).
QAC audits, (Schedule released on Monday).
Workshops, area or unit specific, (As requested).
IV/Assessor seminar 3 times a year, (Northern Ireland, Mainland UK and Germany).
Steering Group for Div / Area representatives.
Other IssuesOther Issues
2006 NVQ Awards Dinner – 26 Sep 06. Senior Awards. Nominations for City & Guilds Medals for
Excellence. Assessor Toolkit, Laptops, Dictaphones. Internal Verifier Toolkit 2006. Completions, Completions, Completions! Key Skills. More Level 3 Courses.
The Centre’s Core Values The Centre’s Core Values Are:Are:
Learner’s 1st
OwnershipIntegritySupport / ResourcesOpennessTeamwork
Any Questions?Any Questions?
