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Assessment Practitioner, SP-220320

Assessor Training Course

This assessor training course prepares you to confidently evaluate learner performance and contribute to maintaining the quality and credibility of accredited learning programmes.

★★★★★ 4.9 from 257+ Google reviews Based in Centurion. Onsite across Gauteng, and anywhere in South Africa with travel quoted.
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QCTO skills programme
SP-220320
3 daysplus Portfolio of Evidence submission
NQF 520 credits
Classroomor online/self-study

Benefits of Working With DDi

  • OHS Act compliant training

    Certified first aiders, SHE reps and fire teams, so your OHS Act boxes are ticked.

  • We come to you, or join a public class

    We handle the admin, and train at your workplace, in Centurion or online.

  • Facilitators with real-life experience

    Facilitators with real emergency experience, who answer every question.

  • Lekker interactive, never boring

    Engaging, clear and fun, so people stay switched on all day.

  • Practical, hands-on learning

    Set theory time, hands-on practice and an assessment on the day, not a day of slides.

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Accredited Assessor Training

This assessor training course prepares you to confidently evaluate learner performance and contribute to maintaining the quality and credibility of accredited learning programmes.

Course Information

Assessor and moderator training equips professionals with the skills to evaluate learners’ competence against recognised standards in South Africa’s education and training sector. If you’ve ever wondered what assessor training involves, it’s the process of learning how to plan, conduct, and record fair, valid, and reliable assessments.

Course Details

  • Course name: Assessor Training (Assessment Practitioner, SP-220320)
  • Certification: QCTO-recognised accreditation and credits
  • NQF Level: 5
  • Credits: 20
  • Outcome: Eligible to register as a qualified assessor
  • Duration: 3 days (plus Portfolio of Evidence submission)
  • Delivery Options: Classroom (in-person) or Online/Self-study
  • Pricing: Contact us for a quote.
  • Format Includes:
    • Interactive sessions, role play and group work
    • Simulation of real-world assessment sessions
    • Support from facilitators during Portfolio of Evidence process

Why Train as an Assessor?

  • You gain valuable assessing skills and official credits.
  • Your organisation gets compliant, competent staff.
  • To build an understanding of assessment of learner competencies in an occupational context.
  • To provide an opportunity to gain competencies related to the use of assessment documents to plan and conduct assessment of candidates against specific occupational competencies for national certification requirements.
  • To gain exposure and experience in the assessment of a candidate in an authentic assessment environment.
  • Linked to Occupational Certificate: Training & Development Practitioner (101321).

What Is Assessor Training?

Assessor training develops your ability to measure learners’ achievements accurately and objectively. A qualified assessor ensures that candidates meet occupational and learning standards before earning certification. Through this assessor training course, you’ll learn to manage assessments ethically, uphold quality assurance principles, and support national education goals.

Who Should Enrol?

This assessor and facilitator training is ideal for:

  • Trainers, educators, and subject matter experts who want to become qualified assessors
  • HR and Learning & Development professionals responsible for internal training programmes
  • Organisations seeking to meet QCTO and SETA compliance requirements
  • Individuals who have completed facilitation training and want to expand their skillset

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Course outline

Assessor course outline

Part 1, 1 topics

Principles of Outcomes-Based Assessment

  1. Fairness, validity, reliability, and authenticity
Part 2, 1 topics

Legislation and Frameworks

  1. QCTO, NQF, SAQA, and ETDP-SETA assessor requirements
Part 3, 1 topics

Assessment Planning

  1. Develop assessment plans aligned with standards and learning outcomes
Part 4, 2 topics

Assessment Methods and Tools

  1. Observation, simulations, portfolios, and written assessments
  2. Selecting and adapting tools for different learners
Part 5, 1 topics

Evidence Collection and Judgement

  1. Evaluating learner evidence against occupational standards
Part 6, 1 topics

Feedback Skills

  1. Providing constructive, learner-focused feedback
Part 7, 1 topics

Recording and Reporting

  1. Completing compliant documentation and reports
Part 8, 1 topics

Review and Moderation Prep

  1. Reflecting on assessments and preparing for moderation
Part 9, 1 topics

Portfolio of Evidence (POE)

  1. Build and submit a complete POE to prove competence and gain accreditation

Two ways to train

One person, or the whole team

Individuals join a public class at our Centurion venue, or online for SHE Rep, HIRA and Incident Investigation. Groups are trained onsite at your workplace anywhere in South Africa, with travel and accommodation quoted outside Gauteng.

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Centurion or online

For individuals and small groups. See the dates and book online.

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At your workplace

For groups, anywhere in South Africa.

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It was a very well-structured learning experience. It's strange to be able to learn so much in one session about a subject one had no prior knowledge of. Thank you so much to the academy.
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FAQ

Assessor Training FAQs

Anything else? Call 061 566 6010.

How long is the Assessor Training Course?

3 days, plus the submission of your Portfolio of Evidence (POE).

Is the assessor course accredited?

Yes. It is the QCTO skills programme Assessment Practitioner (SP-220320), at NQF Level 5 with 20 credits.

What can I do after the course?

The outcome: you are eligible to register as a qualified assessor. The course is linked to the Occupational Certificate: Training & Development Practitioner (101321).

Can I do assessor training online?

Yes. You can attend in a classroom or do it online with self-study.

What is the Portfolio of Evidence?

After the course you build and submit a complete POE to prove your competence. Our facilitators support you through the POE process.

What does the assessor course cost?

Contact us for a quote.

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