Assessment Practitioner (Assessor) Course NQF 5

242401001-PM-06, Plan and conduct the assessment of learner competencies, NQF Level
5, Credits 8

Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain competencies
related to the use of assessment documents to plan and conduct assessment of candidates against specific
occupational competencies for national certification requirements.

PM-06-PS01: Prepare for assessment

• PA0101 Confirm assessment parameters and learner readiness prior to the assessment
• PA0102 Establish potential barriers to fair assessment and formulate measures to address barriers
• PA0103 Establish the suitability of the assessment environment and availability of assessment
  resources, logistics and documentation

PM-06-PS02: Conduct the assessment

• PA0201 Actively engage with the candidate in a constructive, unbiased and fair manner
• PA0202 Collect and record evidence, applying best practice time management and communication
  principles
• PA0203 Assess the evidence for compliance to competency requirements
• PA0204 Formulate a motivated decision on candidate competence as demonstrated over a period of
  time and provide guidance on remedial when necessary
• PA0204 Formulate a motivated decision on candidate competence as demonstrated over a period of
  time and provide guidance on remediation when necessary

PM-06-PS03: Report and record assessments

• PA0301 Draft a feedback report inclusive of remedial recommendations, where required
• PA0302 Provide feedback to the candidate and reach agreement on remedial actions, where
  required
• PA0303 Obtain and record feedback from the candidate on the assessment intervention

PM-06-PS04: Review assessments

• PA0401 Review the assessment process, methods of assessment, instruments and tools against
  assessment principles and formulate improvement recommendation
• PA0402 Appraise the evidence collected against evidence collection and evaluation principles and
  formulate improvement recommendation
• PA0403 Reflect on the effectiveness of the assessment and report

242401001-WM-06, Conduct assessments of learner competence, NQF Level 5, Credits 8

Purpose of the Work Experience Modules
The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to:
Gain exposure and experience in the assessment of a candidate in an authentic assessment environment

WM-06-WE01: Plan for and conduct an assessment of three candidates under the guidance of a
subject matter expert

Scope of Work Experience
The person will be expected to engage in the following work activities:

• WA0101 Plan for and prepare the candidates for the assessment
• WA0102 Conduct the assessments and record the required evidence
• WA0103 Evaluate the evidence presented and formulate a motivated assessment decision
• WA0104 Prepare for and provide feedback to the candidate and other stakeholders on the
  assessment
• WA0105 Conduct a quality review of the assessment and compile a motivated feedback report

Additional Assignments to be Assessed Externally
The experiential learning components of this curriculum are structured as specific assignments to be
completed by the candidate. All assignments will be submitted to and evaluated by the subject matter
expertise appointed to provide support and guidance to the candidate. A portfolio of evidence that comprises
of supporting documents, completed assignments, accompanied by an evaluation report completed by the
appointed subject matter experts, will be required to meet the eligibility requirements for access to the final
integrated external assessment.