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Assessor Role Training Offerings
Upskilling, Reskilling, Recognition of Prior Learning

STEP 1

COMPETENCY

eAssessment is a key competence that is required and will become more sought after for the next 3-5 years.

The competency will mature and assessors who can navigate eAssessment platforms, have in one way or another proven their ability to navigate learning technology that enables this competence.

They continue to embrace eAssessment and the Skills Development Provider / Training provider will be able to find safety when contracting with Assessment if they have this eAssessment Proficiency Competence.

STEP 2

DESIGNATION

Professional designations are titles that you may receive to show your level of excellence in your line of work. (in our case conducting assessment)

 

You can use your assessor designation if you have completed the requirements set out in the DLAP rubric. We are working to make these designations valuable nationally or internationally

STEP 3

OCCUPATION

Description

Assessors of prior learning measure the existing competencies, skills, and knowledge of a candidate against a given qualification or certificate, according to a pre-defined standard or procedure, and judge objectively if the candidate reaches the corresponding performance criteria.

Step 1 - Competency

STEP 1 - COMPETENCY TRAINING
DIGITAL PROFICIENCY

Objective:
To be able to navigate a digital assessment platform

Outcomes:

- Introduction to Digital Platforms for assessment

- Principles of Assessment in the Digital Space

- Navigating Digital Platforms

Course Requirements:

- Cost:  ZAR 850 per person

- Entry: 2 Years experience in assessing learning, competence, occupations or recruitment 

- Duration: 2 hours 

- Tech: Access to Zoom for training and app.p4p.co.za, and be able to create a selfie video on your mobile device.

- Willingness: to learn, create, update,

EU Competencies achieved (and Awarded) on this course:

  • Using digital tools for collaboration and productivity

  • Developing solutions

  • Monitoring developments in area of expertise

Step 2 - Designation

Course Requirements:

- Cost:  ZAR 1900 per person

- Entry:  Any assessor training course, or + 6 months experience in assessing learning, competence, occupations or recruitment 

- Duration: 8 hours (4 x 2 hours sessions in 1 week) 

- Tech: Access to Zoom for training, app.p4p.co.za, and find someone to assess.

- Willingness: to learn, create, update

EU Competencies achieved (and Awarded) on this course:

  • Maintain professional administration

  • Monitor developments in field of expertise

  • Assessment Processes

  • Create Solutions to Problems

  • Identify training needs

  • Follow ethical code of conduct in assessment situations

  • Monitor developments in field of expertise

  • Maintain professional administration

  • Develop professional network

Outcomes:

  • Principles of Assessment (VACCS)

  • Reporting

  • Assessment Process/Conduct the Assessment

  • Use of Assessment Tools

  • Give Feedback

  • Use of Digital Resources

  • Engaging with Stakeholders

Objective:
To position yourself in the market at the correct designation.

STEP 2 - DESIGNATIONS
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STEP 3 - ASSESSOR OF PRIOR LEARNING
#OCCUPATION

Objective:
To Achieve your full Occupation in Assessment fo Prior learning - based on EU and Canadian Occupations Frameworks

Step 3 - Occupation

Outcomes:

  • Measure the existing competencies (skills and knowledge)

  • Standards of Measure

  • Judging objectively

  • Principles of Assessment 

  • Evidence Design

  • Digital Assessment

Course Requirements:

- Cost:  ZAR 3900 per person

- Entry:  ​A substantial demonstrable experience in the targeted occupations they are assessing. 

- Duration: 16 hours (4 x 4 hours sessions in 1 week) 

- Tech: Access to Zoom for training, app.p4p.co.za, and find 2 people to assess.

- Willingness: to learn, create, update

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This is required for designated members and refers to the process you follow in keeping your skills in assessment sharp and up to date. Achieved through continued practice, research, reviews, engagement and other exciting ways.

You can gain CPD both formally and informally as you work and assess (see the chambers).


You need to create a digital record (a portfolio) of your experience, learning and application. DLAP uses the P4P platform to assist you to create your portfolio, loading your evidence into your account, documenting your development as a professional and this will be reviewed by the DLAP team annually after you have completed your subscription.

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