Entry requirementsWhat background and qualifications do you need to join? These courses are designed for professionals with a minimum of 5 years experience in industry. Although there are no specific entry requirements, applicants will be interviewed and asked to provide original certificates at interview. Each individual case is judged on merit. (It is expected that in order to become a verifier you will already hold the A1/A2 awards) You will need to be committed to attending the College sessions and keeping your assessment appointments. You will also need to be able to commit some time to reading and research if there are gaps in your knowledge.
Academic titleVerifiers Award V1 Level 4 08-09
Course descriptionCourse Description
This qualification is for those who wish to assess/verify competence-based qualifications. You must be a professional with a minimum of 5 years experience in industry.
What does the course involve?
Candidates are required to complete 4 modules that demonstrate their ability to:
* Act as the Internal Verifier
* Follow systems and procedures for Assuring Quality
* Meet External Quality Assurance Requirements
* Provide Guidance and support to Assessors
Assessment/ verification practice must be completed during the course in a further education environment or workplace. You will be shadowing an experienced assessor/internal verifier to enable you to assess/verify a variety of students/assessors using a range of evidence/assessment methods.
Verifier candidates will need to be able to verify at least 2 assessors who they themselves are assessing at least 2 candidates.
Your own practical assessment will be a combination of observation, professional discussions, oral questioning, written questioning and building a portfolio of evidence to assess your competence.
We offer on going telephone and email guidance to support and encourage candidates to achieve their award in a short amount of time.