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4098 (10)
Workplace Assessment Essentials: Build Confidence in Assessing Others

Level: 4 Credits: 6 Marking Service

Description:

Develop the skills and knowledge you need to assess effectively in any professional or educational setting.

Accurate, fair, and consistent assessment is crucial in today’s workplaces. Whether you’re assessing staff capability, training outcomes, or learner progress, this course equips you with practical tools and methods to carry out assessments with confidence and professionalism.

Designed for both new and developing assessors, this programme supports you in understanding assessment standards, following best practice, and maintaining high-quality assessment processes.

What You’ll Be Able to Do

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Prepare for Assessment

  • Interpret assessment requirements and standards
  • Plan assessment activities and gather necessary resources
  • Communicate expectations clearly with candidates

2. Conduct Assessment Using Standards

  • Use agreed assessment methods to gather valid evidence
  • Make consistent, unbiased assessment decisions
  • Engage with candidates professionally throughout the process

3. Complete Assessment Administration

  • Record results accurately and maintain required documentation
  • Follow organisational and compliance procedures

4. Review Your Assessment Practice

  • Reflect on your assessment decisions and processes
  • Identify areas for improvement
  • Apply professional judgement to enhance future assessments

 

Flexible Learning With Expert Support

This course can be completed fully self-directed, giving you the freedom to learn at your own pace.
Or, if you prefer more support, you can join our weekly Connect Group, where experienced facilitators will:

  • Answer your questions
  • Provide practical guidance
  • Support you through real assessment scenarios

 

The Skills You Gain Matter

Strong assessors help strengthen workforce capability, improve training outcomes, and support professional growth. This course ensures you are confident, compliant, and ready to perform assessments that are fair, transparent, and aligned with industry expectations.