A & V Units

A1 Qualification

This qualification is intended for those who assess NVQ candidates against national standards using a range of methods. The 'assessor-candidate' will be carrying out the following tasks:

• Developing plans for assessing competence with NVQ candidates
• Judging evidence against NVQ criteria to make assessment decisions
• Providing feedback and support to NVQ candidates on assessment decisions
• Contributing to the internal quality assurance process

To achieve the full award, candidates must achieve unit A1 from the Learning and Development national occupational standards 'Assess candidates using a range of methods'. This qualification is intended for those who assess candidates against national standards.

V1 Qualification

This qualification is intended for those who internally verify the NVQ Assessment Process. The candidate will be carrying out the following tasks:

• Carrying out and evaluating internal assessment and quality assurance systems
• Supporting assessors
• Monitoring the quality of assessors' performance
• Meeting external quality assurance requirements

To achieve the full award, candidates must achieve unit V1 from the Learning and Development National Occupational Standards 'Conduct Internal Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process'.

Like all NVQ unit-based awards, this qualification is competence-based. This means that it is linked to the candidate's ability to competently perform a range of tasks connected with their work. Candidates plan a programme of development and assessment with their assessor and compile a portfolio of evidence to prove that they are competent and knowledgeable in their work role.