Occupational Skills Programme: Assessment Practitioner
A credit-bearing QCTO skills programme for people who plan, conduct and administer the assessment of learner competence in an occupational context.
- Type
- Skills Programme
- NQF level
- 5
- Credits
- 20
- QCTO SP ID
- SP-220320
- Duration
- 12 days (provider-stated)
Programme overview
A credit-bearing QCTO skills programme for people who plan, conduct and administer the assessment of learner competence in an occupational context.
Who should enrol
- Facilitators, trainers and subject-matter experts who need to assess learners
- Workplace mentors and supervisors involved in assessment
- People preparing to register as assessors
Programme purpose
An Assessment Practitioner plans for, conducts and administers assessment of learner competence in an occupational context.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this programme, you should be able to:
- Explain the principles of good assessment practice (fairness, validity, reliability, sufficiency) and how assessment works in the QCTO model, including RPL.
- Select suitable evidence-collection methods and tools for a given assessment.
- Prepare candidates, resources and the assessment environment, identifying and addressing barriers to fair assessment.
- Conduct an assessment, collect and evaluate evidence, and make a motivated competence decision.
- Give constructive feedback, agree remedial actions and record assessment results.
- Review an assessment process and recommend improvements.
Modules and Curriculum Structure
Knowledge modules (4 credits)
Module 1Assessment principles and practices
Builds an understanding of assessing learner competencies in an occupational context.
Topics covered
- Assessment practices, methods and concepts: assessment plans, pre-assessment briefing, evidence, competence, feedback; internal and external assessment in the QCTO model; principles of good practice; types of assessment; RPL; domains of competence
- Evidence collection and recording: sources of evidence, collection instruments and tools, portfolio of evidence, principles of evidence collection
- Evidence evaluation: rules of evidence, judgements, feedback and records, standards of assessing evidence, gap analysis and remediation
- Assessment administration and regulatory practices: documentation, rules of certification, record management
Practical skill modules (8 credits)
Module 2Plan and conduct the assessment of learner competencies
Use assessment documents to plan and conduct assessment of candidates against occupational competencies, in a simulated environment.
Topics covered
- Prepare for assessment
- Conduct the assessment
- Report and record assessments
- Review assessments
Work experience modules (8 credits)
Module 3Conduct assessments of learner competence
Workplace exposure to assessing candidates in an authentic assessment environment.
Topics covered
- Plan for and conduct an assessment of three candidates under the guidance of a subject matter expert
- Evaluate evidence, make a motivated decision, give feedback and conduct a quality review
Topics are summarised from the official QCTO curriculum document.
Entry requirements
- NQF Level 4 with Communication
NQF level and credits
NQF Level 5, 20 credits
Duration and study mode
Duration: 12 days (provider-stated)
Study mode: To be confirmed. Please contact us.
Practical learning and assessment
Practical skills are developed in a simulated environment. The work experience module requires assessing three candidates under a subject matter expert, with an evaluation report, completed assessment documentation and a portfolio of evidence.
Assessment
- Internal assessment against the curriculum's internal assessment criteria.
- A portfolio of evidence and an evaluation report from the appointed subject matter expert are required for access to the final integrated external assessment.
Accreditation and endorsement
QCTO accreditation 05-QCTO/SDP050526100159, valid 23 April 2026 to 22 April 2031.
Certification
QCTO skills programme certification following the final integrated assessment.
Career opportunities and progression
- Assessor / Assessment Facilitator (linked to OFO 242401 Learning and Development Practitioner)
- Credits count towards the Occupational Certificate: Training and Development Practitioner
Fees and intake dates
To be confirmed. Please contact us. Ask about fees and the next intake.
Frequently asked questions
Is a skills programme a full qualification?
No. A skills programme is a smaller, credit-bearing programme. Its credits can count towards a related full or part qualification under the QCTO Credit Accumulation and Transfer policy.
Can I get credit for my experience (RPL)?
Yes. Recognition of Prior Learning may be used for access and for module exemption, as provided for in the QCTO RPL policy.
- QCTO skills programme curriculum document: Assessment Practitioner (SP-220320)
- QCTO accreditation letter 05-QCTO/SDP050526100159
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