Ndzalama Training
Assessment Practitioner

QCTO Skills Programme

Accreditation Applied ForLearning & Development

Assessment Practitioner

SP-220320 · NQF Level 5 · 20 Credits

Duration

5 days contact time + Portfolio of Evidence

Accrediting body

ETDP SETA / QCTO

Course Introduction

Teaches the practical craft of assessment — judging a learner's work fairly and consistently against set criteria, with enough rigour to act as a registered assessor in your own field.

Who Should Attend

Facilitators, workplace supervisors and SMEs who need to formally assess learner competence.

Entry Requirements

NQF Level 4 with Communication.

Learning Outcomes

  • Plan an assessment against agreed criteria
  • Conduct fair, valid and reliable assessments
  • Provide constructive feedback to candidates
  • Maintain assessment records in line with QCTO requirements

Our Training Methodology

Delivered in-person, onsite at the client's premises, or online/virtual — Knowledge, Practical and (where applicable) Work Experience modules, culminating in a Final Integrated Summative Assessment (FISA).

Course / Module Content

  • Knowledge Module — principles and standards of occupational assessment
  • Practical Skill Module — conducting an assessment
  • Work Experience Module — assessing a learner in a real context

Assessments & Certification

Learners are assessed internally against each module, then complete a Final Integrated Summative Assessment (FISA) set/moderated externally. On success, the QCTO issues the official certificate/Statement of Results.

Career Opportunities

  • Registered Assessor (subject-matter/occupation specific)
  • Skills Development Facilitator support role
  • Credits count toward Training and Development Practitioner (OC-101321)