A1 Assessor Award
It should also be noted that some Centres arrange to train assessors and you can find out whether they offer this training by contacting your chosen Centre direct.
Course description
As Vocational Qualifications are becoming more prevalent in our workplaces, many organizations are now finding it beneficial (convenient and economical), as well as motivating for their staff, to have a qualified Assessor on site. The A1 award enables existing staff to assess to the National Occupational Standards in the workplace. It is a programme of training in skills, techniques and principles of assessing competency using a variety of assessment methods.
Entry requirements
The trainee must have an up-to-date knowledge of the greenkeeping industry and be in a position of authority (Course Manager/Head Greenkeeper or Deputy).
N.B. To gain this award, Assessor trainees need to assess at least 2 VQ learners (Work based Diploma/SVQ) registered at a centre, against a minimum of 3 Level 2 Units.
What does it involve?
Generally the delivery of the A1 Assessor qualification involves a 2-day course, which will be held in your region. Following the training days you will return to your workplace and develop the skills and knowledge learned, before assessing at least 2 different members of staff (candidates) carrying out work on the golf course against the National Standards. You will also receive the full support by the Training Provider to carry out the assessor training programme.
