Course Description
This online self-paced training course has been developed by GSS Training for individuals who are designated to perform the
role of Assessor within their organisation.
Why choose this course?
This course is primarily focused on subject matter experts who are required to assess the competence of a workforce in their place of work.
GSS is the world's first OPITO approved training provider to offer this course as a self-paced online LMS course, meaning you can take this course at your own pace, wherever you are in the world.
Delivered by our AI Instructor Anna, and supported by a dedicated team of UK tutors who are just a video call away, and a promise that assessment feedback will be provided via our unique student portal within 72 hours of submission. Studying your OPITO Competence Assessor course has never been easier.
Who is the course for?
The Assessor Initial Training has been developed for individuals who are designated to perform the role of competence assessor within their organisation. This course imparts the initial training requirements to enable trainee Assessors to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to carry out competence assessments.
What certificate will i receive?
Successful candidates will be awarded with an OPITO Approved Competence Assessor Training Certificate.
There is no expiry date for the OPITO approved Competence Assessor Training certificate.
Note: It is the learner’s employing company’s responsibility to determine the validity of this certificate and how to re-validate the learner’s training.
What can the course lead to?
Upon successful completion of the training, Assessors my progress and complete OPITO Workplace Evidence and obtain a formal Scottish Qualification Credit Framework Level 8 Vocational Assessor Qualification.
What is the duration of the course?
This is a self-paced LMS, which can be completed at your own pace, however, all units and the workplace evidence requirements must be completed within 12 months.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no formal learner pre-requisites for attendance on the Competence Assessor Training; although learners must provide evidence that they will have access to assess a minimum of two candidates undergoing an assessment process in their workplace.
What does the course cover?
This course covers the initial training to enable trainee assessors, now referred to as learners, to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills which underpin the tasks to be performed as an Assessor.
Course Summary
To achieve the Competence Assessor Training, the learner will need to complete the 3 mandatory units and the Workplace Evidence Requirements:
OIS-167 Introduction to Assessment
OIS-168 Planning and carrying out the Assessment
OIS-169 Feedback and Record Keeping
Workplace Evidence Requirements
How is the course assessed?
Each unit is assessed by a series of written assignments, and practical exercises.
Course info
- Certificate
- OPITO Certificate with no expiry
- Duration
Self-paced Online
- Who is it for
For individuals who are designated to perform the role of competence assessor within their organisation.
Related Courses
OPITO Workplace Evidence Requirements (OGOS-SQ02)