Assessment

As part of Careerforce's quality assurance process and in line with NZQA requirements, unit standards are assessed by a qualified Workplace Assessor. Workplace Assessment measures the achievement of unit standards within the work environment. It is facilitated by a workplace assessor and supported by verifiers and attestations. This model captures naturally occurring evidence and will align with existing policies and procedures.

Assessment Materials

Careerforce developed assessment is provided to the workplace for each trainee upon signing of a training agreement. This assessment requires each trainee to complete an assessment portfolio that comprises two sections:

• assessment tasks
• workplace verification tasks to confirm competency in practical tasks, understanding of policies and procedures, and application of learning to the job.

These are accompanied by workplace assessment portfolios for each unit standard which include model answers, evidence and judgements to ensure fair assessment practices.

Training providers who wish to use their own assessment resources must have these moderated and approved by Careerforce prior to use.

Registered Workplace Assessors

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.

The role of a Careerforce Registered Workplace Assessor is to:

• Oversee workplace verification by supporting workplace verifiers.
• Evaluate the assessment evidence provided by a trainee to determine competence in a unit standard.
• Send assessment results to Careerforce for registration on an individual's NZQA Record of Learning.
• Support moderation processes.
• Conduct formal assessment as required.
• Coach and mentor.
• Manage marking by the workplace.
  
  

If you are interested in becoming a Careerforce registered assessor please read this information booklet prior to sending in your application

The minimum criteria for assessors registered with Careerforce are:

• Must have a minimum of three years recent industry experience
• Employed in the sector, and endorsed by their employer
• Qualified at a level at or above the level they will assess
• Proven people skills - the application form asks for someone reliable to attest to this.
• A knowledge of the National Qualifications Framework
• A high standard of written and verbal communication skills
• To have successfully completed unit standards: 4098 Use standards to assess candidate performance, 11281 Prepare candidates for assessment and 18203 Verify evidence for assessment for candidate.

There is no fee to become a Careerforce Registered Workplace Assessor.

Please contact your local Careerforce Workplace Advisor for an application form to become a Careerforce registered assessor.

The qualifications and unit standards you can register to become a workplace assessor with Careerforce are:

• National Certificate in Community Support Services (Foundation Skills) (Level 2)
• National Certificate in Community Support (Core Competencies) (Level 3)
• National Certificate in Diversional Therapy (Level 4)
• Dementia unit standards 5019, 5020 and 17029
• Unit 5012 Demonstrate musculo-skeletal care and handle people safely in a health or disability setting.

For applicants who wish to assess against our expiring qualifications - National Certificate in Human Services (Level 4) and National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (Level 3) (both community and residential strands), please contact your workplace advisor at Careerforce to best determine your scope.

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).