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Public Administration NQF 5
115753 Assessor Course
- ETDP SETA registered and accredited. Click here to confirm our accreditation.
- NQF Level 5, total of 15 Credits.
- US 115753
- Minimum requirements by the SETA for registration.
- Minimum requirements for Training Provider Accreditation.
- Generic course that can be used in any SETA or sector.
- On completion learners will be registered with SAQA on the NRLD database.
- Duration of 3 days + FORUM Support.
- Manned helpdesk 7 days a week.
- Assist with FREE SETA registration support to members worth
R1600. - Only make use of leading edge facilitators with years of expertise in this field.
- We members of the Association for Skills Development in South Africa.
- We regret that support is limited to individuals who successfully completed the course with TRAINYOUCANonly.
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD
This generic assessor unit standard is for those who assess people for their achievement of learning outcomes in terms of specified criteria using pre-designed assessment instruments. The outcomes and criteria may be defined in a range of documents including but not limited to unit standards, exit level outcomes, assessment standards, curriculum statements and qualifications.
Those who achieve this unit standard will be able to conduct assessments within their fields of expertise. This unit standard will contribute towards the achievement of a variety of qualifications, particularly within the fields of Education Training and Development Practices and Human Resource Development.
People credited with this unit standard are able to carry out assessments in a fair, valid, reliable and practicable manner that is free of all bias and discrimination, paying particular attention to the three groups targeted for redress: race, gender and disability.
In particular, people credited with this unit standard will be able to:
Demonstrate understanding of outcomes-based assessment;
Prepare for assessments;
Conduct assessments;
Provide feedback on assessments; and
Review assessments.
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
The credit calculation is based on the assumption that those starting to learn towards this unit standard have no previous assessment experience. It is assumed, though, that the candidate-assessors have evaluative expertise within the area of learning in which they intend to assess (see Definition of Terms for a definition of “evaluative expertise”).
UNIT STANDARD RANGE
1. This generic assessment unit standard applies to assessment in all fields of learning. However, it is expected that assessments will be contextualised to meet the requirements of different contexts.
2. Assessment of candidate-assessors will only be valid for award of this unit standard if the following requirements are met:
Assessments carried out by the candidate-assessor are in relation to significant, meaningful and coherent outcome statements that include criteria for assessment purposes, and allow for judgements of competence in line with SAQA’s definition of competence i.e. embrace foundational, practical and reflexive dimensions of competence. Outcomes that are highly task-orientated and do not demand much, if any, in the way of reflexive competence, will not be sufficient for measuring competence as an assessor in terms of this unit standard. It is important that candidate-assessors select outcomes that enable them to meet the requirement laid out here.
The candidate-assessor demonstrates repeatability by carrying out at least two assessments :
– One of which may be a simulated assessment (in order to cover a range of typical assessment situations), and
– At least one of which must involve a real candidate in a real assessment situation, preferably under the guidance of a mentor.
The assessments may involve two or more candidates in relation to the same outcome.
Candidate-assessors produce evidence that they can conduct assessments in RPL situations and for candidates who may have fairly recently acquired the necessary knowledge and skills through courses or learning programmes. However, candidate assessors do not need to carry out both kinds of assessments in practice for the award of this unit standard. Should candidate-assessors carry out an RPL-related assessment for the purposes of this unit standard, then it is sufficient for them to show how they might have conducted the assessment differently had it been an assessment linked to recent learning, and vice versa.
3. For the purposes of assessment against this unit standard, candidate-assessors should have access to Assessment Guides and will not be expected to design assessments. (See Definition of Terms for a definition of Assessment Guides). Candidate assessors will be expected to interpret the standards at hand in order to ensure their assessment judgements are in accordance with the requirements of the standard. In cases where Assessment Guides are not available, providers should seek ways to make such guides available for the purposes of this assessment. Where candidate-assessor also intend to design assessments, then providers are encouraged to integrate the learning and assessment of the unit standards:
Conduct outcomes-based assessments
Design and develop outcomes-based assessments
4. Candidate-assessors should have access to organisational assessment policies, procedures and systems (including moderation). It is assumed the organisational policies and procedures are of a quality sufficient for accreditation purposes. Where such policies and procedures are not yet available, the provider may make general policies and procedures available for the purposes of this assessment.
Further range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria.
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Demonstrate understanding of outcomes-based assessment.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Prepare for assessments.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Conduct assessments.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Provide feedback on assessments.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Review assessments.
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This assessors course is for those who assess people for their achievement of learning outcomes in terms of specified criteria using pre-designed assessment instruments. The outcomes and criteria may be defined in a range of documents including but not limited to unit standards, exit level outcomes, assessment standards, curriculum statements and qualifications.
Those who achieve this assessors course will be able to conduct assessments within their fields of expertise. This accredited course will contribute towards the achievement of a variety of qualifications, particularly within the fields of Education Training and Development Practices and Human Resource Development.
People credited with this unit standard are able to carry out assessments in a fair, valid, reliable and practicable manner that is free of all bias and discrimination, paying particular attention to the three groups targeted for redress: race, gender and disability.
In particular, people credited with this unit standard will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of outcomes-based assessment;
- Prepare for assessments;
- Conduct assessments;
- Provide feedback on assessments; and
- Review assessments.
For more details on pricing, dates and availability, visit our booking website on www.coursesdirect.co.za. Currently we offer the Train the Trainer course in Durban – KwaZulu Natal, Cape Town – Western Cape, Midrand Johannesburg – Gauteng.
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People credited with this train the trainer or facilitators course are able to:
- Plan and prepare for facilitation;
- Facilitate learning; and
- Evaluate learning and facilitation.
The following knowledge is embedded within this train the trainer training course also known as the facilitator course, and will be assessed directly or implicitly through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the assessment criteria:
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- At least three methodologies for facilitating learning.
- Strategies, techniques and activities for using the kinds of support materials and/or equipment appropriate to facilitation methodologies.
- Methods for evaluating learning and facilitation.
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- Outcomes-based approach to learning.
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QCTO Code of Conduct for Development Quality Partners (DQP) and Assessment Quality Partners (AQP)
The QCTO Code of Conduct for Development Quality Partners (DQP) and
Assessment Quality Partners (AQP)
We, the undersigned, wish to be appointed by the QCTO as a DQP/AQP. We agree that, if the QCTO delegates such functions to us, we hereby commit ourselves to abide by the QCTO’s Code of Conduct in relation to all our work.
The Code of Conduct to which we agree is as follows:
i. promoting the objectives of the NQF;
ii. dealing fairly, professionally and equitably with stakeholders whilst accelerating the redress of past unfair discrimination;
iii. consulting with all relevant stakeholders that have an interest in the development and assessment of occupational qualifications and sharing of best practice;
iv. executing our responsibilities and accountabilities timeously and with due regard to the accountability to our constituents that we are committed to serve;
v. seeking at all times to create a positive environment for the development and assessment process and respect the historical diversity of learners’ cultural, linguistic and educational backgrounds;
vi. declaring any conflict of interest that may infringe on the execution of our delegated responsibilities;
vii. recuse ourselves from any decision-making process which may result in improper personal gain that will impact negatively on the values cherished by the QCTO;
viii. recognising the public’s rights of access to information, excluding information that is specifically protected by the law;
ix. acting in a manner that will respect, promote and protect the goodwill and reputation of occupational qualification family;
x. reporting all relevant information about best practices and irregularities in the development and assessment process of which we become aware.
Criteria for the approval of an Assessment Quality Partner
The QCTO will appoint an entity as an assessment quality partner only if it is satisfied that the entity has:
i. The necessary expertise, experience and standing in relation to the occupational qualifications or foundational learning for which the assessment quality partner is appointed; and
ii. the resources necessary to perform its functions
In terms of clause of the QCTO Delegation Policy, 22 June 2011 the criteria have been defined in detail as follows:
i. be recommended to the QCTO by the relevant DQP during the occupational development process at a point when they submit an
occupational profile. Possible evidence: letter of recommendation from the DQP; Attendance register; DQP progress report with endorsement of the selected body by constituency to ensure trust and acceptance; extracts from minutes of scoping meeting where the decision took place;
ii. have access to communities of expert practitioners in the occupation/s concerned; Possible evidence: Attendance registers; reference to extracts from websites with links to CEPs or any other relevant information such as an indication as to where the AQP will source expertise to design assessments;
iii. have standing in the occupation or occupations concerned; Possible evidence: cross reference to websites, publications and any other relevant information;
iv. have access to assessors and other human resources necessary to perform the AQP functions using criteria and guidelines provided by the QCTO. Possible evidence: Database of assessors
v. have access to a reliable management information system in the format required by the QCTO; Possible evidence: Organogram or reference to an organisation to whom this function has been outsourced;
vi. have the financial resources necessary to establish the AQP function and implement effective, efficient and transparent financial management and internal control systems, verified by means of a written commitment by its relevant authority; Possible evidence: evidence that the functions have been catered for in the organisation budget; a letter from the AQP’s relevant authority committing the necessary financial resources to fund the AQP;
vii. have a proposed fee structure funding model to maintain the delivery of AQP services for a minimum of five years aligned to the QCTO Fee Structure Policy;
viii. be willing to sign the QCTO Code of Conduct (Schedule 4) if delegation is approved;
ix. have research capacity even if through a third party arrangement;
Possible evidence: cross reference to reports or process of how this criterion will be addressed; and
x. Proof that the organisation is a juristic person: Possible evidence:
submit a valid tax clearance certificate where appropriate.
Proof must be submitted to demonstrate adherence with the criteria mentioned above.
Which bodies could become national Assessment Quality Partners
The need to establish an AQP arises from the development of an occupational qualification. A body that has the necessary credibility in the relevant constituency (industry/sector/profession) must be identified to manage External Integrated Summative Assessment by conducting the AQP functions listed above. Depending on their current functions and areas of expertise any of the following existing bodies may be appointed as Assessment Quality Partners for specific occupations or groups of occupations:
- Moderating Bodies
- Examining Bodies
- Professional Bodies
- Legislated Boards
- Occupational Associations
Note: If there are no such bodies with a specific interest in the relevant occupation, a
SETA or industry body may also fulfil this role, but not a provider.
The functions of an Assessment Quality Partner – AQP
- An Assessment Quality Partner must, in respect of the qualifications and part qualifications specified in the Service Level Agreement;
- recommend the external assessment specifications document for approval by the QCTO;
- recommend the external assessment specifications document for approval by the QCTO;
- develop and maintain a national data-bank of instruments for external assessments;publish exemplars of external assessments;recommend to the QCTO the accreditation and withdrawal of accreditation of skills development providers for the knowledge and/or practical skills component using criteria and guidelines provided by the QCTO;
- register assessors and moderators for the external assessments;develop criteria for the accreditation of assessment centres or the approval of assessment sites for external assessments;recommend to the QCTO the accreditation and withdrawal of accreditation of assessment centres;
- and recommend to the QCTO the accreditation and withdrawal of accreditation of skills development providers for the knowledge and/or practical skills component using criteria and guidelines provided by the QCTO.
- Coordinate and manage external assessment processes;
- Record and upload learner external assessment applications and achievements to the QCTO;
- Moderate at least 10% of learner external assessments;
- Recommend the certification of learners to the QCTO;
- Implement an appeals policy as guided by an assessment policy;
- Conduct learner tracer studies;
- Promote continuous professional development of AQP associated practitioners;
- Report to the QCTO on the performance of its functions in the form and manner required by the QCTO; and
- Provide a mechanism for RPL.
What are Qualification Assessment Specifications – QAS
The AQP will set the national standards to ensure validity and consistency of the external summative assessment. The QAS form an integral part of every occupational qualification and are developed for each occupational qualification and outline and record the following information:
- Title of occupational qualification;
- Curriculum reference number;
- Name and details of the AQP;
- External assessment strategy;
- Key occupational outcomes;
- The point(s) at which the qualification must be assessed (allowing for production cycle if required);
- Critical identified elements of ‘internal assessment’ to be externally moderated (if any);
- Eligibility requirements for candidates for external assessment;
- Exemptions;
- Minimum requirements for the registration of assessors;
- Provide links to the AQP website for information on:
– Criteria for accreditation of assessment centres
– Exemplars of external assessment instruments
– Relevant sections of AQP assessment policy and procedures: those required for public information, including language(s) of assessment and RPL;
The Qualification Assessment Specifications are developed during the qualification development process and it is expected that a minimum of 50% of the working group members should be experts in that particular occupational qualification.