LEVEL 8 PDA ASSESS WORKPLACE COMPETENCE USING DIRECT AND INDIRECT METHODS

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Intro to the course:

The Professional Development Award (PDA) in Workplace Assessment Using Direct and Indirect Methods at SCQF level 8 will develop knowledge and skills in preparing for, planning and carrying out assessment of individuals in the workplace. Assessor-candidates will use the following direct methods — observation, examination of work products (both created and not created at the time of observation), and questioning.

They may also be involved in authenticating indirect evidence such as discussion with candidates, testimony of others (witnesses), examination of candidate statements, assessment of candidates in simulated environments, recognition of prior learning (RPL), otherwise known as the accreditation of prior achievement (APA).

Who is the course for?

The PDA in Workplace Assessment Using Direct and Indirect Methods is intended for assessors who assess in the workplace using observation of performance and at least three other methods.

What will I study?

The types of activities the assessor-candidate will be involved in include: 

1 Preparing to assess 

2 Planning assessments 

3 Assessing candidate performance and knowledge 

4 Confirming progression and achievement

How will I be assessed?

The assessor-candidate's knowledge will be assessed by a professional discussion with their assessor or answering questions (either written or oral) or providing a statement of how and why they carried out certain activities, or a combination of these. Performance evidence of carrying out assessment in the workplace plus at least three other methods must also be provided. Each assessment should cover the full assessment cycle.

The assessor-candidate's performance must be observed. Simulation of assessment is not allowed.

Why should I choose this course?

The PDA in Workplace Assessment Using Direct and Indirect Methods is one of the qualifications required by workplace assessors who assess SVQs, other workplace qualifications or in-company standards.

Where can this course lead?

Career opportunities include:

• Assessor of SVQs and in-house competence standards
• Internal Verifier of SVQs and in-house competence standards

What are the entry requirements?

The assessor-candidate needs to have a job role that includes assessment of learners in the learner's place of work.

What are the interview arrangements?

Referral from Curriculum Manager

External candidates will be invited to interview

Fees, finance and funding

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