Training and Assessment Development Events
Do you want to upskill your workforce so they can train others within your organisation? Do you want to develop your assessment skills?
Our trainer and assessor courses are designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to deliver high-quality training. We run these courses regularly throughout the year, making it easy to find a time that suits you. For organisations seeking a tailored approach, we also offer bespoke programmes where we customise the content to align with your specific goals and internal standards. Whether you’re building an internal training team or enhancing professional development, our flexible and practical courses provide the perfect solution.
Highfield Level 3 Award in Undertaking Apprenticeship Assessment
Description
This qualification supports a role in the workplace as an independent apprenticeship assessor. It provides specific knowledge and skills for those who plan to, or who already, undertake apprenticeship assessment processes and practices. It supports those who have sector competence within the areas of approved apprenticeship standards and who would like to gain a more specialised understanding of apprenticeship assessment processes and practices.
Content
This course consists of the following:
Unit 1- The Principles and Practices of Apprenticeship Assessment
- Learning Outcome 1 – Understand the principles and practices of apprenticeship assessment as part of an apprenticeship standard
- Learning Outcome 2 – Understand different types and methods of apprenticeship assessment
- Learning Outcome 3 – Know how to plan apprenticeship assessments in line with the apprenticeship standard and assessment plan
- Learning Outcome 4 – Be able to make apprenticeship assessment decisions
- Learning Outcome 5 – Understand quality assurance of the apprenticeship assessment process
The course consists of eight online sessions of between one and two hours and individual sessions with an assessment mentor. You gather practical work-based evidence to build a portfolio.
Session 1
- Introduction to the award
- Use of simulated/actual assessment within this award
- Types and methods of apprenticeship assessment
- Personal development plans and continuous professional development (CPD)
Session 2
- Strengths and limitations of a range of apprenticeship assessment types and methods
Session 3
- The role and responsibilities of an apprenticeship assessor
- The function of apprenticeship assessment as part of an apprenticeship standard
Session 4
- The difference between ongoing and apprenticeship assessment
- Grading requirements and the differences between each of them
Session 5
- The requirements of apprenticeship standards and apprenticeship assessment
Session 6
- Planning apprenticeship assessments
- The risks that may be involved in conducting apprenticeship assement
Session 7
- Invigilation policy and procedures
Session 8
- Apprenticeship assessment policies, procedures and legislation
- Quality assurance and standardisation
- Disputes concerning apprenticeship assessments decisions
How it is Assessed?
Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 5 are assessed through the completion and submission of an open-response assignment workbook document
Learning Outcome 4 is assessed through observation of real and simulated assessment activity and documentary evidence
Time frame
The duration to complete the online sessions and gather the required practical evidence for this course is approximately six to nine months.
Highfield Level 3 Award in Delivering Training
Description
This practical qualification is suitable for new trainers wishing to improve their skills or learners who would like to progress into delivering training in the future. It is ideal for those wanting to deliver training in the workplace and covers the planning, preparation and delivery skills required to deliver effective training events.
Learning is delivered over 9 hours in 3 x 3-hour webinars, plus the delivery of an assessed microteach:
Session 1
- Definition of training
- Learning styles
- Learning cycle
- Ground rules
- Gap analysis
- Self-Study: Delivery methods and resources
Session 2
- Planning content and timings
- Communication skills
- Icebreakers and energisers
- Inclusive training
- Group versus individual learner dynamics
- Learning outcomes
- Resources for different topics and learners
- Initial, formative and summative assessment
- Self-Study: Prepare micro-teach
Session 3
- Evaluating training
- Self-evaluation
- Use of technology
- Verbal feedback to peers
- Self-Study: Personal improvement
Session 4 Microteach assessment
How is it assessed?
There are 3 assessment activities:
- timed delivery plan (written activity)
- observed 20min microteach
- self-evaluation report (written activity)
To achieve this qualification, learners must
- complete an induction tutorial
- attend 3 x 3hr remotely delivered sessions
- undertake own research through guided self-study
- successfully complete 3 assessment activities, including a 20minute remotely observed microteach