assessor of prior learning

Description

Assessors of prior learning measure the existing competences, skills and knowledge of a candidate against a given qualification or certificate, according to a pre-defined standard or procedure, and judge objectively if the candidate reaches the corresponding performance criteria.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

assessment processes adult education

Practical Skills

give constructive feedback assess prior learning have emotional intelligence manage personal professional development assist clients with special needs manage documentation of prior learning assessments prepare the assessment of prior learning monitor assessment document prior learning assessments maintain professional administration use questioning techniques for assessment keep personal administration follow ethical code of conduct in assessment situations assess candidates apply quality standards to the interaction with candidates develop professional network deliberate prior learning assessment results listen actively monitor developments in field of expertise show impartiality in an assessment situation provide assistance with job search advise on training courses work with different target groups facilitate job market access identify training needs coach clients create solutions to problems provide career counselling