Learning and Develpment Qualificatins Awarding Organisatin Guidance January 2011 (amended June 2011)
Learning and Develpment Awards, Certificates and Diplmas Awarding Organisatin Guidance by Lifelng Learning UK Cntents Sectin 1: Intrductin...3 1.1 Purpse f this dcument...3 1.2 The Learning and Develpment units...3 1.3 Backgrund...4 1.4 The Learning and Develpment Cycle...4 1.5 A nte n new qualificatins fr assessment and the quality assurance f assessment5 1.6 Hw the new qualificatins relate t each ther...6 Sectin 2: Level 3 Qualificatins Overview and Rules f Cmbinatin...8 2.1 Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices f Learning and Develpment...8 2.2 Level 3 Award in Facilitating Learning and Develpment...9 2.3 Level 3 Certificate in Learning and Develpment...10 Sectin 3: Level 4 Qualificatins Overview and Rules f Cmbinatin...12 3.1 Level 4 Award in Learning and Develpment...12 3.2 Level 4 Diplma in Learning and Develpment...14 Annex 1: Assessment strategy...17 4.1 Quality assurance...17 4.2 Requirements fr assessrs...18 4.3 Requirements fr internal quality assurance...18 4.4 Requirements fr external quality assurance...19 Annex 2: Evidence Requirements and Assessment Guidance...21 5.1 Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices f Learning and Develpment...21 5.2 Level 3 Award in Facilitating Learning and Develpment...21 5.3 Level 3 Certificate in Learning and Develpment...22 5.4 Level 4 Award in Learning and Develpment...24 5.5 Level 4 Diplma in Learning and Develpment...25
Sectin 1: Intrductin 1.1 Purpse f this dcument This dcument has been develped by Lifelng Learning UK as a guide t new qualificatins in Learning and Develpment fr the Qualificatins and Credit Framewrk (QCF). The new qualificatins are as fllws: Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices f Learning and Develpment Level 3 Award in Facilitating Learning and Develpment Level 3 Certificate in Learning and Develpment Level 4 Award in Learning and Develpment Level 4 Diplma in Learning and Develpment These will supersede the fllwing qualificatins in the Natinal Qualificatins Framewrk (NQF): Level 3 NVQ in Learning and Develpment Level 3 NVQ in Direct Training and Supprt Level 4 NVQ in Learning and Develpment Level 4 NVQ in Management f Learning and Develpment Prvisin Level 4 NVQ in C-rdinatin f Learning and Develpment Prvisin There are n plans by LSIS t replace the Level 5 NVQ in Learning and Develpment. Awarding Organisatins may wish t develp qualificatins at this level r based n the new QCF units r Natinal Occupatinal Standards in Learning and Develpment. Please nte: the Level 3 Certificate in Learning and Develpment cntains units frm the new QCF qualificatins fr Assessment; the Level 4 Diplma in Learning and Develpment cntains units frm the new qualificatins fr Assessment and the Quality Assurance f Assessment. These qualificatins are described in greater detail in a separate dcument available frm the Lifelng Learning UK archive site: http://webarchive.natinalarchives.gv.uk/20110414152025/http://www.lluk.rg/dcuments/assessi ng-and-quality-assuring-assessment-guidance-final-april10-v1%282%29.pdf 1.2 The Learning and Develpment units The units that make up these new qualificatins are available in the Regulatry Infrmatin Technlgy System (RITS) f Ofqual fr awarding rganisatins. Fr Higher Educatin Institutins 3
they can be btained in a dcument frm the standards and qualificatins team at LSIS. Email the S&Q administratr - miranda.briggs@lsis.rg.uk. When the qualificatins have been accredited by at least ne awarding rganisatin in the QCF the units will be available n The Register http://register.fqual.gv.uk/ 1.3 Backgrund The new qualificatins fr Learning and Develpment were develped fllwing a nine-mnth review f the Learning and Develpment Natinal Occupatinal Standards (NOS) by Lifelng Learning UK. This was an extensive exercise that invlved ver 500 individual practitiners, managers and rganisatins frm the sectr and cnsultatins with the relevant Awarding Organisatins (AOs), Sectr Skills Cuncils (SSCs), regulatrs and ther key stakehlders acrss the UK. In parallel with the NOS cnsultatin, Lifelng Learning UK als cnsulted n the future types f qualificatins which the learning and develpment cmmunity required based n the new NOS. Research reprts cvering this phase f review and cnsultatin are available n request frm LSIS. Further interviews were carried ut with sectr stakehlders in the summer f 2010. As a result f this cmbined research and develpment, units and rules f cmbinatin were prepared fr cnsultatin. Lifelng Learning UK ran an n-line cnsultatin in September 2010 and received respnses frm nearly 200 rganisatins and individuals. Wrkshps were then held with the relevant AOs, SSCs and Learning and Develpment experts frm the industry t refine the prpsals. 1.4 The Learning and Develpment cycle The NOS n which the new qualificatins are based reflect the well-established Learning and Develpment Cycle as shwn belw. 4
Research and Analyse Learning and Develpment Needs Evaluate and Imprve Learning and Develpment Learning and Develpment Cycle Plan and Prepare Learning and Develpment Facilitate and Assess Learner Achievement Each f the new qualificatins cntains a unit cvering knwledge and understanding f the Learning and Develpment Cycle, its phases and their imprtance. In additin, the new Level 3 Award in Facilitating Learning and Develpment, the Level 3 Certificate and the Level 4 Diplma in Learning and Develpment all require the practitiner t demnstrate in practice that they can implement ne r mre phases f the Cycle when wrking with learners. 1.5 A nte n qualificatins fr assessment and the quality assurance f assessment New QCF qualificatins fr assessment and the quality assurance f assessment were develped by Lifelng Learning UK in March 2010 and are nw available thrugh a range f AOs. The Level 3 Awards and the Level 3 Certificate in Assessment are integrated with the Level 3 Certificate and Level 4 Diplma in Learning and Develpment. The latter include their units within the ptinal grups. Any practitiner wh achieves ne r mre f the level 3 assessment 5
qualificatins will have sme credit twards the Level 3 Certificate and Level 4 Diplma in Learning and Develpment. Any practitiner wh achieves the apprpriate ptinal units in the Level 3 Certificate r Level 4 Diplma in Learning and Develpment shuld be deemed cmpetent t assess in the relevant cntext. The same arrangements exist fr Internal Quality Assurance f Assessment. Any practitiner wh achieves the apprpriate ptinal units in the Level 4 Diplma in Learning and Develpment shuld be deemed cmpetent t internally assure assessment. Hwever, it is imprtant t nte that the units cvering assessment and quality assurance have specific Evidence Requirements which must be adhered t when delivering the new Learning and Develpment qualificatins. These are prvided in Annex 2 f this Guidance. 1.6 Hw the new qualificatins relate t each ther Each qualificatin has a clse relatinship with the ther qualificatins in the Learning and Develpment suite. At level 3 the smaller qualificatins fully nest within the larger nes. Quite a number f units that appear in the Level 3 Award in Facilitating Learning and Develpment and the Level 3 Certificate als ccur in the Level 4 Diplma. This principle has been fllwed in rder t assist credit accumulatin, transfer and prgressin, bth hrizntally (int larger qualificatins at the same level) and vertically (up the QCF levels). The diagram belw illustrates these relatinships. The arrws indicate the prgressin pssibilities. Level 4 Diplma in Learning and Develpment (45 credits) Level 4 Award in Learning and Develpment (6 credits) Level 3 Certificate in Learning and Develpment (30 credits) Level 3 Award in Facilitating Learning and Develpment (12 credits) Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices f Learning and Develpment (6 credits) 6
In terms f prgressin, an individual culd achieve the Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices f Learning and Develpment. This is a six (6) credit qualificatin cnsisting f ne (1) unit nly. The unit fcuses n knwledge and understanding f the whle Learning and Develpment cycle and ther key principles. This unit, in turn, is nested inside the Level 3 Award in Facilitating Learning and Develpment. This is a 12 credit qualificatin that requires the same knwledge and understanding unit and the achievement f a further six (6) credits which cver facilitating learner develpment in ne f tw cntexts (wrking with grups f learners r with individual learners). This qualificatin, in turn, is nested inside the Level 3 Certificate in Learning and Develpment. This is a 30 credit qualificatin which requires the practitiner t demnstrate their cmpetence acrss several elements f the learning and develpment cycle. Thus, any practitiner achieving the Level 3 Award in Facilitating Learning and Develpment nly requires a further 18 credits t achieve the full certificate. This arrangement is intended t enable any practitiner t prgress hrizntally at Level 3 by accumulating credits and gaining certified recgnitin f their learning and skills at apprpriate pints. Since many f the units that frm the Level 3 Certificate are als in the Level 4 Diplma, mst practitiners achieving the Level 3 Certificate will already have significant credits within the Level 4 Diplma. This arrangement is intended t enable vertical prgressin t the next level. 7
Sectin 2: Level 3 Qualificatins Overview and Rules f Cmbinatin 2.1 Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices f Learning and Develpment Overview and target grup The Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices f Learning and Develpment is intended t prvide an intrductin t the learning and develpment sectr. It cnsists f ne six (6) credit unit and des nt require evidence f any practice. Target grups fr this qualificatin include: peple wh wish t get a grunding in learning and develpment because they want t becme practitiners in the future, but currently have n pprtunity t practise peple wh manage learning and develpment practitiners but d nt practise themselves; they may wish t get a better understanding f the sectr and its principles peple wrking in ther sectrs with an interest in learning and develpment wh wish t Purpse enhance their knwledge and understanding f the sectr thrugh cntinuus prfessinal develpment. Its purpse in the QCF is Prepare fr emplyment in a specific ccupatinal area (C2). Rules f cmbinatin T be awarded this qualificatin the practitiner must achieve ne six (6) credit mandatry unit. Qualificatin Title: Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices f Learning and Develpment Credit Value 6 Minimum credit t be achieved at, r abve, the level f the qualificatin Unit Title Level Credit GLH Mandatry (6 credits) 6 Understand the principles and practices f learning and develpment 3 6 25 8
2.2 Level 3 Award in Facilitating Learning and Develpment Overview and target grup The Level 3 Award in Facilitating Learning and Develpment requires the achievement f twelve (12) credits, made up f tw (2) units. The practitiner must have bth the knwledge and understanding f learning and develpment, and evidence that they can apply this knwledge and understanding by wrking in ne f tw cntexts either with grups f learners r with individual learners. Target grups fr this qualificatin include: peple wh are entering the field f learning and develpment practice and need t demnstrate a minimum threshld level f cmpetence t facilitate learning and develpment f limited scpe peple wh have learning and develpment practice as a small part f their verall jb respnsibilities fr example as experienced wrkers r team leaders wrking with new staff r trainees r as wrkplace caches/mentrs wrking with apprentices wrk-based assessrs wh facilitate the develpment f as well as assess peple and wish Purpse t supplement their assessment qualificatin. Its purpse in the QCF is Cnfirm cmpetence in an ccupatinal rle t the standards required (D1). Rules f cmbinatin T be awarded this qualificatin the practitiner must achieve a ttal f 12 credits, six (6) credits frm the mandatry grup and six (6) credits frm Optinal Grup A r B. Qualificatin Title: Level 3 Award in Facilitating Learning and Develpment Credit Value 12 Minimum credit t be achieved at, r abve, the level f the qualificatin Grup A (mandatry) Unit Title Level Credit GLH Understand the principles and practices f learning and develpment Grup B (ptinal) 12 3 6 25 Facilitate learning and develpment in grups 3 6 25 Grup C (ptinal) Facilitate learning and develpment fr individuals 3 6 25 9
2.3 Level 3 Certificate in Learning and Develpment Overview and target grup The Level 3 Certificate in Learning and Develpment requires the achievement f a minimum f 30 credits. In additin t the units that make up the Level 3 Award in Facilitating Learning and Develpment, practitiners must achieve a unit in cntinuing prfessinal develpment. T achieve the full Level 3 Certificate they must select a further twelve (12) credits frm a range f ptinal units which include, fr example, learning needs analysis, wrking with bth grups and individuals, planning learning and develpment sessins and resurces, assessing learners, prviding infrmatin and advice t learners and emplyers, supprting learners thrugh the learning and develpment prcess and engaging with emplyers. Target grups fr this qualificatin include: learning and develpment practitiners wh cver several phases f the learning and develpment cycle in their wrk (at level 3), prbably as a majr part f their wrk rle; and peple wh have achieved ne f the Level 3 Awards and wish t develp their practice further. Purpse Its purpse in the QCF is Cnfirm cmpetence in an ccupatinal rle t the standards required (D1). Rules f Cmbinatin T be awarded this qualificatin the practitiner must achieve a ttal f 30 credits. Twelve (12) credits are taken frm Grup A (mandatry) made up frm tw (2) units. A further six (6) credits are taken frm Grup B (Optinal) - ne unit frm subgrup B1 r B2 must be chsen. The remaining 12 credits are taken frm Grup B and Grup C. Six (6) credits must be taken frm any f the subgrups C1, C2 r C3. If C1 is taken bth units are mandatry in this subgrup. If C2 is chsen bth units are mandatry in this subgrup. If C3 is chsen at least ne unit must be taken in this subgrup. 10
Qualificatin Title: Level 3 Certificate in Learning and Develpment Credit Value 30 Minimum credit t be achieved at, r abve, the level f the qualificatin Unit Title Level Credit GLH Grup A (mandatry grup) Understand the principles and practices f learning and develpment Reflect n and imprve wn practice in learning and develpment Grup B (ptinal grup) Sub grup B1 30 3 6 25 4 6 25 Facilitate learning and develpment in grups 3 6 25 Sub grup B2 Facilitate learning and develpment fr individuals 3 6 25 Grup C (ptinal grup) Sub grup C1 Assess ccupatinal cmpetence in the wrk envirnment Understanding the principles and practices f assessment Sub grup C2 3 6 30 3 3 24 Assess vcatinal skills, knwledge and understanding 3 6 30 Understanding the principles and practices f assessment 3 3 24 Sub grup C3 Identify individual learning and develpment needs 3 3 24 Plan and prepare specific learning and develpment pprtunities Develp and prepare resurces fr learning and develpment Engage learners in the learning and develpment prcess Evaluate and imprve learning and develpment prvisin Understanding the principles and practices f assessment Prvide infrmatin and advice t learners and emplyers Engage with emplyers t develp and supprt learning prvisin 3 6 20 4 6 25 3 6 30 4 6 25 3 3 24 3 3 20 3 6 25 Understanding the emplying rganisatin 3 3 25 11
Sectin 3: Level 4 Qualificatins Overview and Rules f Cmbinatin 3.1 Level 4 Award in Learning and Develpment Overview and target grup The Level 4 Award in Learning and Develpment requires the achievement f a minimum f twelve (12) credits. The qualificatin includes a six (6) credit mandatry knwledge unit n the principles, theries and practices f learning and develpment and a range f ther practice-based units. Target grups fr this qualificatin include: peple wh wish t get a grunding in Learning and Develpment at a higher level as they wish t becme advanced practitiners in the future, but currently have n pprtunity t practise at this level peple wh wish t demnstrate a minimum threshld level f cmpetence in advanced practice r peratinal management f Learning and Develpment prvisin; and peple wh wish t demnstrate cntinuing prfessinal develpment at this level in either Learning and Develpment r the management f Learning and Develpment prvisin. Purpse Its purpse in the QCF is Prepare fr emplyment in a specific ccupatinal area (C2). 12
Rules f cmbinatin T be awarded this qualificatin the practitiner must achieve a minimum f twelve (12) credits, six (6) credits frm Grup A (mandatry) and six (6) credits frm Grup B (ptinal). Qualificatin Title: Level 4 Award in Learning and Develpment Credit Value 12 Minimum credit t be achieved at, r abve, the level f the qualificatin Unit Title Level Credit GLH Grup A (mandatry) Principles, theries and practices f learning and develpment 4 6 25 Grup B (ptinal) Learning and develpment units Identify the learning needs f rganisatins 4 6 30 Develp learning and develpment prgrammes 4 6 30 Evaluate and imprve learning and develpment prvisin 4 6 25 Management units Prvide leadership and directin fr wn area f respnsibility 4 5 30 Plan, allcate and mnitr wrk in wn area f respnsibility 4 5 25 Manage the achievement f custmer satisfactin 4 5 25 12 13
3.2 Level 4 Diplma in Learning and Develpment Overview and target grup The Level 4 Diplma in Learning and Develpment requires the achievement f a minimum f 45 credits. The structure prvides tw rutes: ne fr the advanced learning and develpment practitiner and the ther fr peple invlved in managing learning and develpment prvisin. Target grups fr this qualificatin include: practitiners with relatively cmplex skills and significant autnmy wh wrk acrss several, if nt all, phases f the Learning and Develpment cycle peple wh manage Learning and Develpment prvisin at the peratinal level; and peple whse jb rles invlve a mixture f practice and management. Purpse Its purpse in the QCF is Cnfirm cmpetence in an ccupatinal rle t the standards required (D1). 14
Rules f Cmbinatin T be awarded this qualificatin, the practitiner must achieve a ttal f frty five (45) credits. Twenty-three (23) credits r mre must be achieved at level 4 r abve. Twelve (12) credits (tw units) must be taken frm the Grup A (mandatry) The remaining 33 credits can be taken frm Optinal Grups B, C r D If B1 is taken bth units are mandatry in this subgrup. If B2 is chsen bth units are mandatry in this subgrup. If B3 is chsen bth units are mandatry in this subgrup. A minimum f 18 credits must be taken frm Grup D t achieve the endrsement (Management). Qualificatin Title: Level 4 Diplma in Learning and Develpment Credit Value 45 Minimum credit t be achieved at, r abve, the level f the qualificatin Unit Title Level Credit GLH Grup A (mandatry) Principles, theries and practices f learning and develpment 4 6 25 Reflect n and imprve wn practice in learning and develpment 4 6 25 Grup B (ptinal) Sub grup B1 Assess ccupatinal cmpetence in the wrk envirnment 3 6 30 Understanding the principles and practices f assessment 3 3 24 Sub grup B2 Assess vcatinal skills, knwledge and understanding 3 6 30 Understanding the principles and practices f assessment 3 3 24 Sub grup B3 Internally assure the quality f assessment 4 6 45 Understanding the principles and practices f internally assuring the quality f assessment 4 6 45 Grup C (ptinal) Identify the learning needs f rganisatins 4 6 30 Identify individual learning and develpment needs 3 3 24 Develp learning and develpment prgrammes 4 6 30 Plan and prepare specific learning and develpment pprtunities 3 6 20 Develp and prepare resurces fr learning and develpment 4 6 25 Facilitate learning and develpment in grups 3 6 25 Facilitate learning and develpment fr individuals 3 6 25 Manage learning and develpment in grups 4 6 30 Engage learners in the learning and develpment prcess 3 6 30 Evaluate and imprve learning and develpment prvisin 4 6 25 23 15
Understanding the principles and practices f assessment 3 3 24 Understanding the principles and practices f internally assuring the quality f assessment 4 6 45 Prvide infrmatin and advice t learners and emplyers 3 3 20 Engage with emplyers t develp and supprt learning prvisin 3 6 25 Engage with emplyers t facilitate wrkfrce develpment 4 6 30 Grup D (ptinal) Develp and evaluate peratinal plans fr wn area f respnsibility 5 6 25 Prvide leadership and directin fr wn area f respnsibility 4 5 30 Manage r supprt equality f pprtunity, diversity and inclusin in wn area f respnsibility 3 4 20 Wrk prductively with clleagues and stakehlders 5 6 30 Plan, allcate and mnitr wrk in wn area f respnsibility 4 5 25 Set bjectives and prvide supprt fr team members 3 5 35 Develping cllabrative relatinships with ther rganisatins 5 7 30 Manage a budget fr wn area f activity r wrk 5 7 30 Manage the achievement f custmer satisfactin 4 5 25 16
Annex 1: Assessment strategy Please nte fr the Assessment and Quality Assurance units listed belw, the fllwing assessment strategy must als be adhered t: http://webarchive.natinalarchives.gv.uk/20110414152025/http://www.lluk.rg/dcuments/assessi ng-and-quality-assuring-assessment-guidance-final-april10-v1%282%29.pdf Unit 16 Understand the principles and practices f assessment Unit 17 Assess ccupatinal cmpetence in the wrk envirnment Unit 18 Assess vcatinal skills, knwledge and understanding Unit 19 Understanding the principles and practices f internally assuring the quality f assessment Unit 20 Internally assure the quality f assessment The fllwing requirements apply t the units develped by Lifelng Learning UK. 4.1 Quality assurance Centres ffering these qualificatins must prvide internal quality assurance t ensure assessment meets all Awarding Organisatin requirements and is standardised acrss individual assessrs, assessment lcatins and learners. In additin, the Awarding Organisatin must ensure there is a rbust system f external quality assurance t ensure quality and standardisatin acrss centres. Awarding rganisatins shuld apply apprpriate risk rating measures t individual assessment centres and ensure that rbust quality assurance systems are in place t manage these risks n an individual basis. Lifelng Learning UK will als expect the awarding rganisatins ffering these qualificatins t meet n a regular basis thrugh an Awarding Organisatin Frum t cmpare practice and identify issues f cncern. 17
4.2 Requirements fr assessrs All thse wh assess these qualificatins must: have up-t-date wrking knwledge and experience f best practice in Learning and Develpment be ccupatinally cmpetent in the units they are assessing hld ne f the fllwing qualificatins r their recgnised equivalent: the Level 3 Award in Assessing Cmpetence in the Wrk Envirnment r the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vcatinal Achievement, r A1 Assess candidate perfrmance using a range f methds, r D32 Assess candidate perfrmance and D33 Assess candidates using differing surces f evidence; and shw current evidence f cntinuing prfessinal develpment in assessment and learning and develpment. 4.3 Requirements fr internal quality assurance All thse wh prvide internal quality assurance fr these qualificatins must: have up-t-date wrking knwledge and experience f best practice in Learning and Develpment be ccupatinally cmpetent in the units they are quality assuring hld ne f the fllwing qualificatins r their recgnised equivalent: the Level 3 Award in Assessing Cmpetence in the Wrk Envirnment r the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vcatinal Achievement, r A1 Assess candidate perfrmance using a range f methds, r D32 Assess candidate perfrmance and D33 Assess candidates using differing surces f evidence hld, r be wrking twards, ne f the fllwing internal quality assurance qualificatins r their recgnised equivalent: the Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance f Assessment Prcesses and Practice, r the Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance f Assessment Prcesses and Practice, r 18
V1 Cnduct internal quality assurance f the assessment prcess, r D34 Internally verify the assessment prcess; and shw current evidence f cntinuing prfessinal develpment in learning and develpment, assessment and quality assurance. 4.4 Requirements fr external quality assurance All thse wh prvide external quality assurance fr these qualificatins must: have up-t-date wrking knwledge and experience f best practice in Learning and Develpment hld ne f the fllwing qualificatins r their recgnised equivalent: the Level 3 Award in Assessing Cmpetence in the Wrk Envirnment r the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vcatinal Achievement, r A1 Assess candidate perfrmance using a range f methds, r D32 Assess candidate perfrmance and D33 Assess candidates using differing surces f evidence hld, r be wrking twards, ne f the fllwing external quality assurance qualificatins r their recgnised equivalent: the Level 4 Award in Externally Assuring the Quality f Assessment Prcesses and Practice, r the Level 4 Certificate in Leading the External Quality Assurance f Assessment Prcesses and Practice, r V2 Cnduct external quality assurance f the assessment prcess, r D35 Externally verify the assessment prcess; and shw current evidence f cntinuing prfessinal develpment in learning and develpment, assessment and quality assurance. In terms f best practice, external quality assurance staff might als be expected t hld an apprpriate internal quality assurance qualificatin, either: the Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance f Assessment Prcesses and Practice the Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance f Assessment Prcesses and Practice V1 Cnduct internal quality assurance f the assessment prcess; r 19
D34 Internally verify the assessment prcess. The fllwing requirements apply t the units develped by the Management Standards Centre and nw verseen by the Cuncil fr Administratin (cded MSC). Assessrs and Verifiers must demnstrate that they: have credible expertise in management and leadership relevant t the level(s)/unit(s) they are assessing r verifying keep themselves up-t-date with develpments in management and leadership practice; and have a thrugh understanding f the NOS fr management and leadership at the unit(s)/level(s) they are assessing r verifying. In additin, Assessrs and Verifiers must have: an accredited assessr and/r verifier qualificatin a related qualificatin in assessment and/r verificatin that has been mapped t the natinal Occupatinal Standards fr assessment and/r verificatins; and evidence f undertaking an emplyer assessment prgramme that has been mapped t the Natinal Occupatinal Standards fr assessment and/r verificatins. A qualified assessr must cuntersign the assessment decisins f unqualified assessrs. The decisins f unqualified internal verifiers must be similarly cuntersigned by a qualified internal verifier. 20
Annex 2: Evidence Requirements and Assessment Guidance This guidance is prvided fr Awarding Organisatins develping qualificatins within the learning and develpment suite. It is intended t enable the generatin f valid, authentic and sufficient evidence fr the assessment f candidates. T ensure cnsistency f apprach acrss awarding rganisatins, certain aspects f the guidance primarily in relatin t assessr and quality assurance units are fairly prescriptive. 5.1 Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices f Learning and Develpment All learning utcmes in this unit must be assessed using methds apprpriate t the assessment f knwledge and understanding. There must be valid, authentic and sufficient evidence fr all the assessment criteria. Hwever, ne piece f evidence may be used t meet the requirements f mre than ne learning utcme r assessment criterin. 5.2 Level 3 Award in Facilitating Learning and Develpment There is n requirement fr each unit t be assessed separately. Assessrs are advised t adpt a hlistic apprach and, where pssible, t use ne activity as evidence fr learning utcmes and assessment criteria fr tw r mre units. Units 1 must be assessed using methds apprpriate t the assessment f knwledge and understanding. Units 8 and 9 require perfrmance evidence f the practitiner wrking with real learners in a real rganisatinal cntext. Primary assessment methds must include: bservatin f perfrmance in a wrk envirnment; and examining prducts f wrk. Supplementary evidence fr units 8 and 9 may be gathered by: questining discussin use f thers (witness testimny); and lking at practitiner statements. 21
Simulatins are nt allwed in these units. Recgnitin f prir learning is encuraged thrughut the qualificatin. There must be valid, authentic and sufficient evidence fr all the assessment criteria. Hlistic assessment is encuraged and ne piece f evidence may be used t meet the requirements f mre than ne learning utcme r assessment criterin. 5.3 Level 3 Certificate in Learning and Develpment There is n requirement fr each unit t be assessed separately. Assessrs are advised t adpt a hlistic apprach and, where pssible, t use ne activity as evidence fr learning utcmes and assessment criteria fr tw r mre units. Units 1, 2, 14, and 21 must be assessed using methds apprpriate t the assessment f knwledge and understanding. The remaining units require perfrmance evidence f the practitiner wrking with real learners in a real rganisatinal cntext. Primary assessment methds must include: bservatin f perfrmance in a wrk envirnment; and examining prducts f wrk. Supplementary evidence fr these units may be gathered by: questining discussin use f thers (witness testimny); and lking at practitiner statements. Simulatins are nt allwed in these units. Recgnitin f prir learning is encuraged thrughut the qualificatin. There must be valid, authentic and sufficient evidence fr all the assessment criteria. Hlistic assessment is encuraged and ne piece f evidence may be used t meet the requirements f mre than ne learning utcme r assessment criterin. Specific Evidence Requirements fr the Assessment Units Unit 17 - Assess ccupatinal cmpetence in the wrk envirnment The aim f this unit is t assess the practitiner s perfrmance in assessing ccupatinal cmpetence in an individual s wrk envirnment. There must be evidence t cver all f the assessment methds listed in the unit. As a minimum, there must be perfrmance evidence fr the fllwing assessment methds: 22
bservatin f perfrmance in the wrk envirnment examining prducts f wrk; and questining the learner. Simulatins are nt allwed fr this unit. Other frms f evidence will be acceptable fr the remaining assessment methds: discussing with the practitiner use f thers (witness testimny) lking at practitiner statements; and recgnising prir learning. The practitiner s perfrmance evidence must be assessed by bservatin, examining the prducts f wrk and questining/discussins. There must be valid, authentic and sufficient evidence fr all the assessment criteria. Hlistic assessment is encuraged and ne piece f evidence may be used t meet the requirements f mre than ne learning utcme r assessment criterin. There must be evidence f the practitiner carrying ut at least tw assessments f tw learners ccupatinal cmpetence (fur assessments in ttal). This ccupatinal cmpetence must nt be in assessment itself. In ther wrds, evidence fr this unit must nt cme frm assessing anther candidate assessr wh in turn is assessing smene else. Unit 18 - Assess vcatinal skills, knwledge and understanding The aim f this unit is t assess the practitiner s perfrmance in assessing vcatinal skills, knwledge and understanding in envirnments ther than the wrkplace, fr example, wrkshps, classrms r ther training envirnments. There must be evidence t cver all f the assessment methds listed in the unit. As a minimum, there must be perfrmance evidence fr at least three f the fllwing assessment methds: assessments f the learner in simulated envirnments skills tests ral and written questins assignments prjects case studies; and/r recgnising prir learning. 23
Simulatins are nt allwed fr this unit. Other frms f evidence will be acceptable fr the remaining assessment methds. The practitiner s perfrmance evidence must be assessed by bservatin, examining the prducts f wrk and questining / discussins. There must be valid, authentic and sufficient evidence fr all the assessment criteria. Hlistic assessment is encuraged and ne piece f evidence may be used t meet the requirements f mre than ne learning utcme r assessment criterin. There must be evidence f the practitiner carrying ut at least tw assessments f tw learners skills, knwledge and understanding (fur assessments in ttal). 5.4 Level 4 Award in Learning and Develpment There is n requirement fr each unit t be assessed separately. Assessrs are advised t adpt a hlistic apprach and, where pssible, t use ne activity as evidence fr learning utcmes and assessment criteria fr tw r mre units. Unit 2 must be assessed using methds apprpriate t the assessment f knwledge and understanding. The remaining units require perfrmance evidence f the practitiner wrking with real learners r staff and custmers in a real rganisatinal cntext. Primary assessment methds must include: bservatin f perfrmance in a wrk envirnment; and examining prducts f wrk. Supplementary evidence fr these units may be gathered by: questining discussin use f thers (witness testimny); and lking at practitiner statements. Simulatins are nt allwed fr these units. Recgnitin f prir learning is encuraged thrughut the qualificatin. There must be valid, authentic and sufficient evidence fr all the assessment criteria. Hlistic assessment is encuraged and ne piece f evidence may be used t meet the requirements f mre than ne learning utcme r assessment criterin. 24
5.5 Level 4 Diplma in Learning and Develpment There is n requirement fr each unit t be assessed separately. Assessrs are advised t adpt a hlistic apprach and, where pssible, t use ne activity as evidence fr learning utcmes and assessment criteria fr tw r mre units. Units 2, 14, and 17 must be assessed using methds apprpriate t the assessment f knwledge and understanding. The remaining units require perfrmance evidence f the practitiner wrking with real learners/staff/custmers in a real rganisatinal cntext. Primary assessment methds must include: bservatin f perfrmance in a wrk envirnment; and examining prducts f wrk. Supplementary evidence fr these units may be gathered by: questining discussin use f thers (witness testimny); and lking at practitiner statements. Simulatins are nt allwed fr these units. Recgnitin f prir learning is encuraged thrughut the qualificatin. There must be valid, authentic and sufficient evidence fr all the assessment criteria. Hlistic assessment is encuraged and ne piece f evidence may be used t meet the requirements f mre than ne learning utcme r assessment criterin. Specific Evidence Requirements fr the Assessment and Quality Assurance Units Unit 17 - Assess ccupatinal cmpetence in the wrk envirnment The aim f this unit is t assess the practitiner s perfrmance in assessing ccupatinal cmpetence in an individual s wrk envirnment. There must be evidence t cver all f the assessment methds listed in the unit. As a minimum, there must be perfrmance evidence fr the fllwing assessment methds: bservatin f perfrmance in the wrk envirnment examining prducts f wrk; and questining the learner. Simulatins are nt allwed in this unit. 25
Other frms f evidence will be acceptable fr the remaining assessment methds: discussing with the practitiner use f thers (witness testimny) lking at practitiner statements; and recgnising prir learning. The practitiner s perfrmance evidence must be assessed by bservatin, examining the prducts f wrk and questining/discussins. There must be valid, authentic and sufficient evidence fr all the assessment criteria. Hlistic assessment is encuraged and ne piece f evidence may be used t meet the requirements f mre than ne learning utcme r assessment criterin. There must be evidence f the practitiner carrying ut at least tw assessments f tw learners ccupatinal cmpetence (fur assessments in ttal). This ccupatinal cmpetence must nt be in assessment itself. In ther wrds, evidence fr this unit must nt cme frm assessing anther candidate assessr wh in turn is assessing smene else. Unit - 18 Assess Vcatinal Skills, Knwledge and Understanding The aim f this unit is t assess the practitiner s perfrmance in assessing vcatinal skills, knwledge and understanding in envirnments ther than the wrkplace, fr example, wrkshps, classrms r ther training envirnments. There must be evidence t cver all f the assessment methds listed in the unit. As a minimum, there must be perfrmance evidence fr at least three f the fllwing assessment methds: assessments f the learner in simulated envirnments skills tests ral and written questins assignments prjects case studies; and recgnising prir learning. Simulatins are nt allwed in this unit. Other frms f evidence will be acceptable fr the remaining assessment methds. The practitiner s perfrmance evidence must be assessed by bservatin, examining the prducts f wrk and questining/discussins. 26
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient evidence fr all the assessment criteria. Hlistic assessment is encuraged and ne piece f evidence may be used t meet the requirements f mre than ne learning utcme r assessment criterin. There must be evidence f the practitiner carrying ut at least tw assessments f tw learners skills, knwledge and understanding (fur assessments in ttal). Unit 20 - Internally Assure the Quality f Assessment The aim f this unit is t assess the practitiner s perfrmance in assuring the quality f assessment frm within an rganisatin r assessment centre. All learning utcmes in this unit must be assessed using methds apprpriate t the practitiner s perfrmance. These must include: bservatin f perfrmance examining prducts f wrk; and questining. Direct evidence f this kind may be supplemented, where necessary, by prfessinal discussin, reflective accunts r witness testimny. Simulatins are nt allwed in this unit. There must be valid, authentic and sufficient evidence fr all the assessment criteria. Hlistic assessment is encuraged and ne piece f evidence may be used t meet the requirements f mre than ne assessment criterin. Evidence must cme frm the practitiner s perfrmance in the wrk envirnment. There must be evidence f the Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) candidate mnitring a minimum f tw assessrs, each with a minimum f tw candidates f their wn, thrugh cmpnents f a qualificatin. 27