Support materials


Electronic support materials for the assessment, IQA, EQA,

and teaching & training qualifications (AET/CET/DET)


Electronic support materials are available for the following qualifications and online courses - just scroll down this page for:

  • Assessment (CAVA/TAQA*)

  • Internal quality assurance (IQA)

  • External quality assurance (EQA)
* CAVA - Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
* TAQA - Training, Assessment & Quality Assurance

Support materials for the following qualifications are on separate pages - just click the links below:


Please note: if you purchase a bulk pack of resources, you will receive the support materials, but not the assignments.

You can see a visual sample of the first page of each type of resource here.


Support materials include:
  • handouts - an introduction to the qualification

  • self-assessment grids (ideal for initial assessment, for learners to evidence the assessment criteria for the units of a qualification, and for staff to evidence that they are demonstrating the current qualification requirements)

  • guidance for achieving the units (ideal to guide learners as to how to meet the assessment criteria, to help assessors understand what is expected from their learners, and for staff to see how they can demonstrate that they are performing their role correctly)

  • assessment plans (ideal to plan learning and assessment targets and dates)

  • assignments and assessment materials can be accessed via a separate page as they are only sold to approved centres

  • observation documents, feedback and tracking templates (for assessors of the qualifications)

You only need purchase a resource once, to use as many times as you wish with as many learners as you wish. Most documents are in Word to enable you to amend them as necessary. Terms and conditions of use are available here. 

The following resources and more are also available via the resource pages of my website, and are included in various bulk packs.


 

Assessment units


Handout


An introduction to the three assessor units (in Word) (£1.00) (Ref G9012)

4 pages covering: • The Awards and Certificate • Award in understanding the principles and practices of assessment   â€¢ Award in assessing competence in the work environment  • Award in assessing vocationally related achievement  • Certificate in assessing vocational achievement (CAVA)   â€¢ Achieving the units 


Self-assessment grids - ideal for initial assessment towards each unit


UNIT ONE Self-assessment grid (in Word) (50p) (Ref SAA01L3)

3 page template listing all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the unit Understanding the principles and practices of assessment. The document is in Word to enable you to type in your statements to meet the assessment criteria. 
See the guidance section below for a completed example.


UNIT TWO Self-assessment grid (in Word) (50p) (Ref SAA02L3)

2 page template listing all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the unit Assess occupational competence in the work environment. The document is in Word to enable you to type in your statements to meet the assessment criteria.
See the guidance section below for a completed example.


UNIT THREE Self-assessment grid (in Word) (50p) (Ref SAA03L3)

3 page template listing all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the unit Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding. The document is in Word to enable you to type in your statements to meet the assessment criteria. 
See the guidance section below for a completed example.


Guidance for achieving the units - ideal to help learners evidence the assessment criteria, and for assessors to standardise their practice  

Please note, these are a guide only and are not to be used for any formal assignment submission.


UNIT ONE Guidance for evidencing achievement - Completed example of a self-assessment grid (£4.50) (Ref PGA01L3)

16 pages listing guidance and evidence which could be produced to meet the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the unit Understanding the principles and practices of assessment. 

Each aspect is cross referenced to relevant criteria in the other units to enable holistic assessment.


UNIT TWO Guidance for evidencing achievement - Completed example of a self-assessment grid (£4.50) (Ref PGA02L3)

9 pages listing guidance and evidence which could be produced to meet the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the unit Assess occupational competence in the work environment.

Each aspect is cross referenced to relevant criteria in the other units to enable holistic assessment.


UNIT THREE Guidance for evidencing achievement - Completed example of a self-assessment grid (£4.50) (Ref PGA03L3)

10 pages listing guidance and evidence which could be produced to meet the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the unit Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding.

Each aspect is cross referenced to relevant criteria in the other units to enable holistic assessment.


Assessment plans


UNIT ONE Assessment plan (in Word) (£1.50) (Ref AT058)

5 page assessment plan template for the unit Understanding the principles and practices of assessmentThe plan is in Word for you to amend according to the assessment methods you will use and the target dates you will set. It lists the learning outcomes and assessment criteria with a few suggested activities as a starting point.


UNIT TWO Assessment plan (in Word) (£1.50) (Ref AT059)

4 page assessment plan template for the unit Assess occupational competence in the work environment. 

The plan is in Word for you to amend according to the assessment methods you will use and the target dates you will set. It lists the learning outcomes and assessment criteria with a few suggested activities as a starting point.


UNIT THREE Assessment plan (in Word) (£1.50) (Ref AT060)

4 page assessment plan template for the unit Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding. The plan is in Word for you to amend according to the assessment methods you will use and the target dates you will set. It lists the learning outcomes and assessment criteria with a few suggested activities as a starting point.


Observation documents, assignments, feedback and tracking templates


UNIT ONE Assignment

Please click here for details. It is not available to purchase via the website as it will only be sold to approved centres.


UNIT TWO Observation and question checklist for assessment unit: Assess occupational competence in the work environment (in Word) (£4.00) (Ref AC002) 

A 4 page template with detailed information for observing practice and asking questions for each of the assessment criteria. Can easily be adapted to suit your own requirements. 


UNIT THREE Observation and question checklist for assessment unit: Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding (in Word) (£4.00) (Ref AC003) 

A 4 page template with detailed information for observing practice and asking questions for each of the assessment criteria. Can easily be adapted to suit your own requirements. 


Feedback and tracking templates (in Word) (85p) (Ref AT028)

Two templates: a 'feedback and action record' to individually document what has been assessed for each learner, with your assessment decision, feedback and action points; and an overall 'tracking sheet' to document what has been assessed for all learners working towards a qualification.


Internal quality assurance units


Handout


An introduction to the three Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Units (in Word) (£1.00) (Ref G9013)

4 pages covering: • The Awards and Certificate • Award in Understanding the internal quality assurance of assessment processes and practice • Award in the internal quality assurance of assessment processes and practice • Certificate in leading the internal quality assurance of assessment processes and practice • Achieving the units 


Self-assessment grids - ideal for initial assessment towards each unit


UNIT ONE Self-assessment grid (in Word) (50p) (Ref SAI01L4)

3 page template listing all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the unit Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment.
The document is in Word to enable you to type in your statements to meet the assessment criteria. 
See the guidance section below for a completed example.


UNIT TWO Self-assessment grid (in Word) (50p) (Ref SAI02L4)

2 page template listing all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the unit Internally assure the quality of assessment.
The document is in Word to enable you to type in your statements to meet the assessment criteria. 

See the guidance section below for a completed example.


UNIT THREE Self-assessment grid (in Word) (50p) (Ref SAI03L4)

2 page template listing all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the unit Plan, allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibility. The document is in Word to enable you to type in your statements to meet the assessment criteria.
See the guidance section below for a completed example.


Guidance for achieving the units - ideal to help learners evidence the assessment criteria, and for assessors to standardise their practice

Please note, these are a guide only and are not to be used for any formal assignment submission.


UNIT ONE Guidance for evidencing achievement - Completed example of a self-assessment grid (£4.50) (Ref PGI01L4)

8 pages listing guidance and evidence which could be produced to meet the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the unit Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment. 

Each aspect is cross referenced to relevant criteria in the other units to enable holistic assessment.


UNIT TWO Guidance for evidencing achievement - Completed example of a self-assessment grid (£4.50) (Ref PGI02L4)

7 pages listing guidance and evidence which could be produced to meet the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the unit Internally assure the quality of assessment.

Each aspect is cross referenced to relevant criteria in the other units to enable holistic assessment.


UNIT THREE Guidance for evidencing achievement - Completed example of a self-assessment grid (£4.50) (Ref PGI03L4)

5 pages listing guidance and evidence which could be produced to meet the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the unit Plan, allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibility.

Each aspect is cross referenced to relevant criteria in the other units to enable holistic assessment.


Assessment plans


UNIT ONE Assessment plan (in Word) (£1.50) (Ref AT062)

4 page assessment plan template for assessors of the unit Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessmentThe plan is in Word for you to amend according to the assessment methods you will use and the target dates you will set. It lists the learning outcomes and assessment criteria with a few suggested activities as a starting point.


UNIT TWO Assessment plan (in Word) (£1.50) (Ref AT063)

4 page assessment plan template for assessors of the unit Internally assure the quality of assessment. The plan is in Word for you to amend according to the assessment methods you will use and the target dates you will set. It lists the learning outcomes and assessment criteria with a few suggested activities as a starting point.


UNIT THREE Assessment plan (in Word) (£1.50) (Ref AT066)

3 page assessment plan template for assessors of the unit Plan, allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibility. The plan is in Word for you to amend according to the assessment methods you will use and the target dates you will set. It lists the learning outcomes and assessment criteria with a few suggested activities as a starting point.


Observation documents, assignments, feedback and tracking templates


UNIT ONE Assignment

Please click here for details. It is not available to purchase via the website as it will only be sold to approved centres.  


UNIT TWO Observation and question checklist for IQA unit: Internally assure the quality of assessment (in Word) (£4.00) (Ref IC002) 

A 5 page template with detailed information for observing practice and asking questions for each of the assessment criteria. Can easily be adapted to suit your own requirements. 


UNIT THREE Observation and question checklist for IQA unit: Plan, allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibility (in Word) (£4.00) (Ref IC003) 

A 4 page template with detailed information for observing practice and asking questions for each of the assessment criteria. Can easily be adapted to suit your own requirements. 


Feedback and tracking templates (in Word) (85p) (Ref AT028)

Two templates: a 'feedback and action record' to individually document what has been assessed for each learner, with your assessment decision, feedback and action points; and an overall 'tracking sheet' to document what has been assessed for all learners working towards a qualification.

External quality assurance units


Handout


An introduction to the three External Quality Assurance (EQA) Units (in Word) (£1.00) (Ref G9014)

4 pages covering: • The EQA Awards and Certificate • Award in Understanding the external quality assurance of assessment processes and practice • Award in the external quality assurance of assessment processes and practice • Certificate in leading the external quality assurance of assessment processes and practice • Achieving the units


Self-assessment grids - ideal for initial assessment towards each unit


UNIT ONE Self-assessment grid (in Word) (50p) (Ref SAE01L4)

4 page template listing all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the unit Understanding the principles and practices of externally assuring the quality of assessment. The document is in Word to enable you to type in your statements to meet the assessment criteria. 
See the guidance section below for a completed example.


UNIT TWO Self-assessment grid (in Word) (50p) (Ref SAE02L4)

3 page template listing all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the unit Externally assure the quality of assessment. The document is in Word to enable you to type in your statements to meet the assessment criteria.  
See the guidance section below for a completed example.


UNIT THREE Self-assessment grid (in Word) (50p) (Ref SAI03L4)

2 page template listing all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the unit Plan, allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibility. The document is in Word to enable you to type in your statements to meet the assessment criteria. 
See the guidance section below for a completed example.


Guidance for achieving the units - ideal to help learners evidence the assessment criteria, and for assessors to standardise their practice

Please note, these are a guide only and are not to be used for any formal assignment submission.


UNIT ONE Guidance for evidencing achievement - Completed example of a self-assessment grid (£4.50) (Ref PGE01L4)

10 pages listing guidance and evidence which could be produced to meet the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the unit Understanding the principles and practices of externally assuring the quality of assessment. 

Each aspect is cross referenced to relevant criteria in the other units to enable holistic assessment.


UNIT TWO Guidance for achieving the unit - Completed example of a self-assessment grid (£4.50) (Ref PGE02L4)

7 pages listing guidance and evidence which could be produced to meet the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the unit Externally assure the quality of assessment.

Each aspect is cross referenced to relevant criteria in the other units to enable holistic assessment.


UNIT THREE Guidance for evidencing achievement - Completed example of a self-assessment grid (£4.50) (Ref PGE03L4)

5 pages listing guidance and evidence which could be produced to meet the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the unit Plan, allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibility.

Each aspect is cross referenced to relevant criteria in the other units to enable holistic assessment.


Assessment plans


UNIT ONE Assessment plan (in Word) (£1.50) (Ref AT064)

6 page assessment plan template for the unit Understanding the principles and practices of externally assuring the quality of assessmentThe plan is in Word for you to amend according to the assessment methods you will use and the target dates you will set. It lists the learning outcomes and assessment criteria with a few suggested activities as a starting point.


UNIT TWO Assessment plan (in Word) (£1.50) (Ref AT065)

4 page assessment plan template for the unit Externally assure the quality of assessment. The plan is in Word for you to amend according to the assessment methods you will use and the target dates you will set. It lists the learning outcomes and assessment criteria with a few suggested activities as a starting point.


UNIT THREE Assessment plan (in Word) (£1.50) (Ref AT067)

3 page assessment plan template for assessors of the unit Plan, allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibility. The plan is in Word for you to amend according to the assessment methods you will use and the target dates you will set. It lists the learning outcomes and assessment criteria with a few suggested activities as a starting point.


Observation documents, assignments, feedback and tracking templates


UNIT ONE Assignment

Please click here for details. It is not available to purchase via the website as it will only be sold to approved centres.


UNIT TWO Observation and question checklist for EQA unit: Externally assure the quality of assessment (in Word) (£4.00) (Ref IC004)

A 6 page template with detailed information for observing practice and asking questions for each of the assessment criteria. Can easily be adapted to suit your own requirements.


UNIT THREE Observation and question checklist for EQA unit: Plan, allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibility (in Word) (£4.00) (Ref IC003)

A 4 page template with detailed information for observing practice and asking questions for each of the assessment criteria. Can easily be adapted to suit your own requirements.


Feedback and tracking templates (in Word) (85p) (Ref AT028)

Two templates: a 'feedback and action record' to individually document what has been assessed for each learner, with your assessment decision, feedback and action points; and an overall 'tracking sheet' to document what has been assessed for all learners working towards a qualification.

Teaching and training units



More resources are available, 

click here for details.