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Facilitator lead course for R2000 per person Course Date: 26 to 28 September 2017 Overview The Assessor Training Programme is based on SAQA Unit Standard 115753, Conduct outcomes based assessments. This training programme is ideal for those who wish to learn the methods of assessing an outcomes-based learning programme and for those wishing to improve their assessment skills. This programme equips learners with the necessary knowledge and skill to make effective judgments on a person's competency by means of assessments. Learners will also gain an understanding of the different ways to obtain and assess evidence allowing the learner to conduct assessments in a fair and valid manner in their field of expertise. What does an Assessor do? An Assessor: •Assesses candidates against registered unit standards and qualifications in order to allocate credits. •Uses different assessment methods to judge candidate competency against identified standards. •Assesses knowledge and skills of candidates. •Assists in skills audits by assessing employees to determine skills gaps. •Assesses employees in terms of job appraisals. •Assists in recruitment of new employees. •Assesses evidence for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Who should do this training? This course will benefit: •Those wishing to complete a SETA Accredited training programme on assessing •Assessors wishing to register as assessors •Facilitators •Trainers •Lectures •Teachers •Coaches •Managers •Human Resource Managers •Supervisors •Presenters •Skills Development Facilitators (SDF) The training covers the following registered unit standard: SAQA US ID: 115753 Unit Standard Title: Conduct outcomes-based assessments NQF Level: 5 Credits: 15 Outcomes: 1.Demonstrate understanding of outcomes-based assessment 2.Prepare for assessments 3.Conduct assessments 4.Provide feedback on assessments 5.Review assessments How do I know that this Assessor training is recognised? •THT Hospitality Training (Pty) Ltd is accredited with the ETDP SETA to offer this programme. Our Accreditation Number is ETDP10825 and our Registration Number is 2501. •On successful completion of the programme, we will upload your results onto the ETDP database and you will receive a certificate. •The ETDP SETA will capture your results on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) and issue a Statement of Results (SOR) that will reflect the credits you have earned. How and where will the training take place? Training will take place over a period of 3 days (26-28 September 2017) and will be carried out at our office based at 559 Marine Drive, Durban, Bluff. We require a minimum of 5 learners for the course to proceed. Booking essential! Training Programme Outline Study unit 1: Outcomes-Based Assessment •Outcomes-Based and other forms of assessment •Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) •Assessment Methods •Key Principles of Assessment •The impact of assessment results on learners Study Unit 2: Prepare for Assessments •Preparing for assessments •Parties involved with the assessment •Pre-Assessment Moderation •Preparing the learner for assessment Study Unit 3: Conducting Assessment •Requirements for assessment practices •Carrying out assessments •Questioning techniques •Gathering evidence •Assessment judgements •Assessment records Study Unit 4: Provide Feedback On Assessment •Parties who need to receive feedback •Feedback to the learner •Type and manner of feedback •Feedback from the learner •Disputes and or appeals •Recording agreements reached and key aspects of the feedback Study Unit 5: Review Assessment •Strengths/weaknesses in assessment instruments and process •Feedback from relevant parties •Weaknesses in design •Poor unit standards and qualifications