A1 Assessors course

[crazylazydaisy]

Any one done this course? If so how long/ many hours did it take? Thanks

[JustSometimes]

Yes. I did. I did it at work alongside what I already do as a trainer / instructor. It is quite lengthy. Can't remember the number of hours. It's not the actual assessing that takes the time, it's the write ups afterwards - ensuring you've hit all the units/ elements for the NVQ. Saying that, once I'd got the idea, it took off.
If I condensed all the sessions, assessments, evidence and interviews: probably 2 weeks worth (spread out over 6 weeks)

[crazylazydaisy]

Thats very helpful, thanks. They've given us up to 18 months to do it so from what you have said that appears to be fairly easily achievable

[mumof3teens]

Yes, like justsometimes says, it can be the write ups that takes time. It really depends on your job role, your assessor and how your 2 (or 3 ) candidates get on as well. If they are enthusiastic it can be done in a short space of time. If you have any queries or problems let me know, I am an external verifier for the A & V awards and I also assess A1 & V1.

[crazylazydaisy]

Thanks mumof3teens- i hope you dont live to regret that kind offer ! Really appreciate it. Will be getting my candidates thro soon so hope to start in next couple of weeks.

[PeachyClair]

I'm doing an NVQ assessors course at the mo, albeit a specialist one with an incredibly bizarre slant.

Its useful, but ermm boring