The V1 Award is
aimed at occupationally competent
individuals who wish to verify assessments
made by Assessors who are assessing learners
working to achieve National Vocational
Qualifications.
The role of the
Internal Verifier is essential as the
Internal Verifier ensures the assessment
carried out by others meets the agreed
national standards and requirements of the
Awarding Bodies.
The V1 Award is
designed for those ensuring the quality of
assessment activities of Assessors. To
undertake the V1 Award you will need to have
occupational competence as determined by the
sector and have responsibility for at least
2 NVQ Assessors. It is anticipated that
individuals accessing the Award should hold
the A1 (or its equivalent).
How will the
Award be delivered?
You will be
allocated an assessor and she/he will visit
you in the workplace to support and guide
you through the award.
You will also
require two NVQ Assessors, preferably within
your work setting, however if this is not
possible, Quantum will assist you in
accessing two candidates if geographically
possible.
You will have to
produce a portfolio of evidence which meets
the standards set down in the award, your
assessor will guide you through this
process.
What does the V1
Award give me?
On successful
completion you will have achieved the
Certificate in Conducting Quality Assurance
of the Assessment Process (V1 - Vocational
Assessor Award). This Award qualifies you to
internally verify NVQ and NVQ related
courses. This unit also contributes towards
NVQs in the following Level 4
qualifications, as an optional Unit:
Learning and
Development
Management of Learning and
Development Provision
Co-ordination of Learning and
Development Provision
The V1
qualification is transferable into any area
of employment, and is seen as one of the
most senior qualifications within vocational
qualifications.
