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The role of a Work-Based Assessor


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Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) are subject to very rigorous procedures and quality standards, It is one of the key roles of the Work-Based Assessor to ensure that these standards are met and evidence for having met the standards is supplied before awarding an SVQ.

In this podcast Andrea Muir, one of Dumfries & Galloway College's Work-Based Assessors talks to Eva Milroy , External Liaison Officer, about her role and responsibilities.

In this podcast you will find out:

  • What is a Work-Based Assessor? 
  • What evidence does an SVQ candidate have to provide?
  • What qualifications does an Assessor have to have?
  • What quality control is in place? What is VARCS?
  • What relationship does the Assessor have with the candidate and business?
  • How do you ensure quality standards are met?
  • If you have any questions regarding the role of a Work-Based Assessor or wish to find out more about how to access SVQs, you may want to refer to these websites:

    Dumfires & Galloway College 

    Scottish Qualification Authority

    You may also want to contact us by emailing the External Development department of Dumfries & Galloway College at [email protected] (Andrea's email is [email protected])

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