Nvq Assessor
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As with any area of work, assessors must work within the boundaries of the law and professional values. There are vast number of laws, directives and professional ethics; they are constantly changing or being updated. Every organization will have its own policies and procedures relating to these legal aspects and there are some differences in requirements, depending upon the age of learners and environment. This course will try and cover the main aspects; every assessor remains accountable for their own familiarisation with how to remain compliant. Every opportunity should be taken to ensure that you are up to date. The main acts and rules Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) Everyone has a responsibility for the safety of themselves and others. Therefore, rules must be followed and safe practices adhered to, you should demonstrate a model of best practice, lead by example. There are additional rules relating to taking learners on educational visits following a series of tragic accidents.
The Management of Health & Safety at work Regulations (1999) The legislation seeks to prevent unsafe practices and minimise risk. For example, fire and emergency procedures, first aid at work, safe handling practices, visual display unit codes, risk assessment. Risk assessment All activities have an element of risk, some more so than others. It is the assessor’s responsibility to assess the level of the risk, establish practices to minimize risk and record such activities.
Child Protection Guidelines Recent high-profile cases have brought about the necessity to introduce legislation and guidance on protecting children and vulnerable adults against inappropriate behavior. Each organisation should exercise their functions with a view to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children (Protection of Children Act, 1999). Mandatory Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks are required of assessors working with children and vulnerable
As with any area of work, assessors must work within the boundaries of the law and professional values. There are vast number of laws, directives and professional ethics; they are constantly changing or being updated. Every organization will have its own policies and procedures relating to these legal aspects and there are some differences in requirements, depending upon the age of learners and environment. This course will try and cover the main aspects; every assessor remains accountable for their own familiarisation with how to remain compliant. Every opportunity should be taken to ensure that you are up to date. The main acts and rules Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) Everyone has a responsibility for the safety of themselves and others. Therefore, rules must be followed and safe practices adhered to, you should demonstrate a model of best practice, lead by example. There are additional rules relating to taking learners on educational visits following a series of tragic accidents.
The Management of Health & Safety at work Regulations (1999) The legislation seeks to prevent unsafe practices and minimise risk. For example, fire and emergency procedures, first aid at work, safe handling practices, visual display unit codes, risk assessment. Risk assessment All activities have an element of risk, some more so than others. It is the assessor’s responsibility to assess the level of the risk, establish practices to minimize risk and record such activities.
Child Protection Guidelines Recent high-profile cases have brought about the necessity to introduce legislation and guidance on protecting children and vulnerable adults against inappropriate behavior. Each organisation should exercise their functions with a view to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children (Protection of Children Act, 1999). Mandatory Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks are required of assessors working with children and vulnerable