Assessor Training and Workshops
Training to become a Workplace Assessor
A workplace assessor is a very important part of the national qualification at Careerforce. They have the skills and knowledge to work with trainees to complete the assessment process and assist the trainee to gain recognition for the skills and knowledge they are gaining on the job.
As well as technical qualifications and experience, assessors need to hold the unit standard 4098, and preferably 18203 and 11281, and undertake a training course on Careerforce assessment practices.
- 4098: Use standards to assess candidate performance
- 11281: Prepare candidates for assessment
- 18203: Verify evidence for assessment for candidate training
Details of when training in these unit standards is next available is provided below. Careerforce will pay all costs of the training, including pre-approved travel costs if required.
For more information about becoming an assessor
If you want to know more about becoming a Careerforce registered assessor, local Careerforce Workplace Advisor
New Assessor Courses
The following courses have so far been confirmed for 2010 for people interested in training to be a registered workplace assessor.
| Region | Date | Venue |
| Hamilton | 17 - 18 May | Kingsgate |
| Wellington | 24 - 25 June | Duxton Hotel |
| Auckland | 21 - 22 June | Copthorne Harbour City |
| Christchurch | 1 - 2 July | Latimer Hotel |
| Rotorua | 7 - 8 July | Millennium Hotel Rotorua |
| Dunedin | 28 - 29 July | Kingsgate |
| Hamilton | 23 - 24 August | Kingsgate |
| Whangarei | 6 - 7 September | TBC |
| Wellington | September (dates TBC) | TBC |
| Christchurch | September (dates TBC) | TBC |
| Auckland | 26 - 27 October | TBC |
| Invercargill - Cancelled | October (dates TBC) | TBC |
| Palmerston North | 3 - 4 November | TBC |
| Christchurch | November (dates TBC) | TBC |
| Rotorua | 10 - 11 February 2011 | TBC |
| Auckland | 14 - 15 February 2011 | TBC |
To qualify for free assessor training you must complete the application form and return it to Careerforce at least three weeks prior to the course start date. If your application is accepted you will then be enrolled on the course (pending availability).
Contact your local Careerforce Workplace Advisor for more information about becoming a Careerforce Workplace Assessor.
Good Assessment Workshops 2010
‘Good Assessment Workshops’ are being held for workplace assessors and verifiers in 2010. The purpose of these workshops is to promote good assessment practises, undertake peer moderation, and support the establishment of regional networks. Our new assessors ‘Toolbox’ folder will also be available at these workshops.
| Click here for more information on the Good Assessment Workshops | |
| Click here to register for a Good Assessment Workshop |
The dates for these workshops can be found below.
Round One
| Location | Date | Venue |
| Nelson | 31 March | Grand Mercure |
| Christchurch | 01 April | Latimer Lodge |
| Invercargill | 18 March | Ascot Park Hotel |
| Dunedin | 19 March | Kingsgate |
| New Plymouth | 17 May | Copthorne Grand Central |
| Palmerston North | 18 May | Bentleys Motor Inn |
| Wellington | 19 May | Kingsgate Hotel |
| Rotorua - Please note this session is now fully booked | 26 May | Kingsgate Hotel |
| Hamilton - Please note this session is now fully booked | 27 May | Le Grand Hotel |
| Auckland - Please note this session is now fully booked | 28 May | Kingsgate Parnell |
| Auckland - Please note this session is now fully booked | 16 June | Copthorne Harbour City |
Round Two
| Location | Date | Venue |
| Wellington | 29 June | Angus Inn Hotel |
| Palmerston North | 30 June | Kingsgate Hotel |
| Tauranga | 01 July | Hotel on Davenport |
| Hamilton - Cancelled | 02 July | Hotel Novotel |
| Auckland | 25 August | Marine Industry Association |
| Northland | 26 August | Kingsgate Hotel Whangarei |
| Auckland | 27 August | Marine Industry Association |
| Greymouth - Cancelled | 29 September | TBC |
| Christchurch | 30 September | TBC |
| Dunedin | 01 October | TBC |
Links referenced
- Careerforce Workplace Advisor
- http://www.careerforce.org.nz/index.cfm/1,139,317,0,html/Staff-List
- Careerforce Workplace Advisor
- http://www.careerforce.org.nz/index.cfm/1,139,0,-1,html/Our-People
Location http://www.careerforce.org.nz/index.cfm/1,176,html
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