Assignment 7 Ptlls

There are two types of assessment, formal and informal. When a candidate is being formally assessed, questions may be asked or they may be asked to take a test, the candidate therefore is fully aware of being assessed. During an informal assessment, e.g. during an observation while carrying out their duties, the candidate may not be aware that they are being assessed. A trainer may use a number of different methods in these types of assessment, below are some examples:

Formal Informal
Written driving exam Observation of driving skills
Exam Practical demonstrations
Project work Question and answer sessions

As a trainer and during practical sessions of the course I would consider using demonstrations, question and answer sessions, observations or involve candidates in discussion groups. I believe that by using a variety of methods I would get an all round perspective of what the candidates have learned. Using group sessions encourages individual contribution, while allowing the candidates to support one another

There may be times when it is more practical to set a test or assign a project to assess the level of knowledge and understanding of an individual. I believe that this is the best way of assessing to see if the candidate has actually learnt what they are supposed to learn and they are not hiding behind a misinterpretation of information given, or lack of knowledge, both of which may be easy to do when working in large group sessions.

The three types of assessment records that I would complete are:

➢ Initial Assessments ➢ Formative Assessments ➢ Summative Assessments

As a trainer I would carry out an initial assessment when a candidate registers on a course, the purpose of which would be to assess the candidate for suitability to the course, suitability of entrance level, ability of the candidate to attend, given work/home commitments. This