The A1 (Assessor) award is a nationally recognised assessment qualification. The qualification aims are to ensure that the Assessor is able to:
- Assess candidates against agreed standards using a range of assessment methods.
- Give candidates feedback on assessment decisions.
- Contribute to internal quality procedures.

Content
The A1 Qualification comprises four elements and covers:
- Developing plans for assessing competence with candidates.
- Judging evidence against agreed standards to make assessment decisions.
- Giving candidate feedback and support on assessment decisions.
- Contributing to the internal quality assurance procedure.

Assessment and Evidence
The A1 assessment will require the student to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the assessment process and their ability to competently assess.
The A1 student will be required to produce a portfolio of evidence demonstrating their ability to competently assess candidates. Part of the course will involve you assessing NVQ learners.

How Long Does it Take to Achieve
The initial induction phase is two days of classroom-based tuition. This is followed by your workplace assessments. The time frame for completion of the course is largely down to the candidate – but the minimum time would be ten weeks. In reality it may take several months to achieve this award.

How Much Does it Cost?
The cost is £625 + vat – this covers tea/coffee, certification and all associated instructor costs.

This award is approved by the MOD in support of the ELC scheme.

We can also run this award at your venue for a total cost of £3250 + vat for up to six delegates. Additional delegates – to a maximum of 12 - would be charged at £450 + vat each.

This can be reduced in certain situations – please call us to discuss your training needs.

Companies with 5-249 staff maybe able to access funding for this training via Train to Gain

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