Praise and Reviews '...the plain English guide to the assessment process with excellent examples. I am sure this book will be the standard guide for many years to come.'- Alistair Graham, Former Chairman, Training and Development Lead Body'...the content now reflects the increased demands of the standards and the greater profile that assessment and verification has, compared to then.'- David Morgan, Director of Marketing and Communications, Employment National Training OrganisationA best-seller, first published 10 years ago as The NVQ and GNVQ Assessor Handbook, this third edition of an essential book remains a user-friendly, jargon-free guide.All those involved in the assessment of candidates working towards national qualifications require accreditation themselves. Fully revised and in line with the new Learning and Development standards, this highly regarded book provides the fundamental information, practical advice and background knowledge for anyone wishing to obtain the assessor, or internal verifier qualifications. Contents include:the context of NVQ quality assuranceoverview of key changes affecting the assessment and verification of NVQsknowledge assessment for assessors and internal verifiersrequirements for assessors using a range of methods and observational assessorsrequirements for internal verifiersassessment and internal verification in practicetips for candidatesThe NVQ Assessor and Verifier Handbook illustrates how to perform efficiently, by giving practical advice on the assessor and verifier awards to both candidates and trainers.

To guarantee the credibility and value of an NVQ - irrespective of subject matter - it is critical that standards are maintained to ensure consistency nationwide. The assessor needs to ensure that all papers are marked in the same way, the verifier needs to ensure that the same standards are maintained across all assessors, and the candidate needs to know what is expected of them. This is the only book for assessors and verifiers and is essential reading for anyone involved in vocational education, including those taking NVQs. Packed with detailed and reliable guidance, this essential handbook - now in its fourth edition - gives a template for success. From the assessor's point of view, it shows the standards expected to ensure objectivity and consistency when assessing and marking the work submitted by the candidate. For the verifier, it gives a detailed template for delivering absolute consistency across assessors. For the candidate, it shows what is expected from the assessor in terms of presentation of work, recording of documents and the correct submission of material. The book now includes the latest knowledge requirements under Domain E: Assessment. Complete with examples and case studies, this handbook is the standard guide for anyone involved in the awarding of the NVQ. Previously published as The NVQ Assessor and Verifier Handbook.

Indispensable for anyone involved in vocational education or apprenticeships, The Vocational Assessor Handbook is the only comprehensive guide for assessors and verifiers of vocational qualifications. This fully revised and updated edition includes new guidance on end-point assessment of the new apprenticeship standards and the latest information on regulations and qualifications. Packed with up-to-date, detailed and reliable information, The Vocational Assessor Handbook (previously The NVQ Assessor, Verifier and Candidate Handbook) contains a detailed guide to the QCF units for assessment and internal quality assurance (verification). Containing the units and practical explanation for each stage of assessment and verification practice. For UK assessors of QCF qualifications and NVQs, verifiers, teachers, providers of training and work-based learning, assessors of apprenticeships and those working towards PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS qualifications, this complete guide is essential for qualification and ongoing practice, enabling you to: understand the principles and practices of assessment; assess occupational competence in the work environment; assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding; understand the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment; plan, allocate and monitor work in your own area of responsibility.

For assessors of QCF qualifications and NVQs, verifiers, school and FE college teachers, providers of training and work-based learning and those working towards PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS teaching qualifications, The Vocational Assessor Handbook contains a detailed guide to the following QCF units for assessment and internal quality assurance (verification) enabling readers to: -Understand the Principles and Practices of Assessment (Knowledge and Understanding Unit) -Assess Occupational Competence in the Work Environment -Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding -Understand the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment (Knowledge and Understanding Unit) -Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment -Plan, Allocate and Monitor Work in Your Own Area of Responsibility Packed with the most up to date, detailed and reliable guidance, this is the only book for assessors and verifiers of vocational qualifications and is essential reading for anyone involved in vocational education. Previously published as The NVQ Assessor, Verifier and Candidate Handbook.

A comprehensive, clear and accessible introductory text for those on teacher training courses within the Lifelong Learning sector.