Explain the responsibilities of the Assessor
3. Explain the responsibilities of the assessor.
An assessor has many responsibilities not only towards the learner. An assessors’ first and foremost responsibility is to build a solid foundation for a good working relationship with the learner and make them feel comfortable.
The role of the assessor is to assess the learner’s knowledge and performance in a range of tasks. This includes ensuring the learner has demonstrated competence and knowledge in the assessment to the standard of criteria.
An assessor would also: Discuss and agree the appeals procedure with the learner;
Identify and discuss with the learner any recognised prior learning;
Identify any particular assessment needs and ensure these are annotated on an assessment plan;
Discuss and ensure confidentiality, equality and diversity and health and safety;
Carry out assessments in accordance with the awarding organisation’s requirements in a fair and objective manner;
Work with other assessors and ensure the standardisation of their practice;
Countersign other assessor’ decisions when qualified to do so;
Plan assessment schedules in cooperation with the learner;
Provide initial, formative and summative assessment;
Produce and maintain records to provide an auditable trail;
Review learner progress which will include different methods of feedback;
Attend standardisation meetings;
Check the validity and authenticity of evidence and witness testimonies;
Work towards continual professional development;
Support learners with special assessment needs and deal with these in a professional manner;
Provide a positive and enthusiastic experience in order for the learner to achieve their aim;
The evidence provided must be assessed against the National Standards and a decision made. The Assessor must also make an assessment against the principles: Valid, Authentic, Current and Sufficient
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An assessor has many responsibilities not only towards the learner. An assessors’ first and foremost responsibility is to build a solid foundation for a good working relationship with the learner and make them feel comfortable.
The role of the assessor is to assess the learner’s knowledge and performance in a range of tasks. This includes ensuring the learner has demonstrated competence and knowledge in the assessment to the standard of criteria.
An assessor would also: Discuss and agree the appeals procedure with the learner;
Identify and discuss with the learner any recognised prior learning;
Identify any particular assessment needs and ensure these are annotated on an assessment plan;
Discuss and ensure confidentiality, equality and diversity and health and safety;
Carry out assessments in accordance with the awarding organisation’s requirements in a fair and objective manner;
Work with other assessors and ensure the standardisation of their practice;
Countersign other assessor’ decisions when qualified to do so;
Plan assessment schedules in cooperation with the learner;
Provide initial, formative and summative assessment;
Produce and maintain records to provide an auditable trail;
Review learner progress which will include different methods of feedback;
Attend standardisation meetings;
Check the validity and authenticity of evidence and witness testimonies;
Work towards continual professional development;
Support learners with special assessment needs and deal with these in a professional manner;
Provide a positive and enthusiastic experience in order for the learner to achieve their aim;
The evidence provided must be assessed against the National Standards and a decision made. The Assessor must also make an assessment against the principles: Valid, Authentic, Current and Sufficient
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