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Definition
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NVQ
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National Vocational Qualification (NVQs) are designed to meet the standards set by industry in particular occupational areas. They are designed to cover various aspects of a job or area of work, assessing the skills actually used in the workplace.
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VRQ
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Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs) are nationally recognised qualifications which follow the traditional study process of teach, practise and assessment. They are based on the national framework of qualifications and are applicable for managers at all levels. Like NVQs they cover the functions of managing activities, people, resources, information and quality.
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Assessor
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An Assessor is an experienced person in the same area of work as the Adult. It is their responsibility to judge the evidence of an Adults performance, knowledge and understanding against the national standards of the award and decide whether the Adult has demonstrated the required competence.
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Internal Verifier
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Internal Verifiers advise Assessors and maintain the quality of assessment in a centre. They are also required to systematically sample assessments to confirm the quality and consistency of assessment decisions.
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External Verifier
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External Verifiers are individuals who have been appointed by the awarding body to ensure that standards are being applied uniformly and consistently across all centres. They check the quality and consistency of assessments, both within and between centres, by systematic sampling. They make regular visits to centres to ensure they still meet the criteria to deliver the award.
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Performance Criteria
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Are statements which describe the standard to which Adult must perform the activity
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Reflective Report
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A Reflective Report is your commentary on how you feel you meet the key criteria. You will need to demonstrate the application of specific skills and competencies learned whilst attending a relevant Course.
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Portfolio (NVQ)
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A portfolio, like a log book, is a way of recording evidence of an individual’s achievements. It is a collection of different items of evidence which indicates that the required skills, knowledge and understanding to the qualification have been fully met.
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Portfolio (City & Guilds)
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This is a collation of evidence that supports how you meet the required criteria. The evidence can range from memos, letters, agendas, lesson plans, appraisals, witness testimonials to audio and/or visual recordings. All of the evidence should demonstrate your ability to meet the award standards and support the statements you make within your Reflective Report.
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Synopsis
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Is a brief description of the contents of your Thesis. It should cover your objectives, scope and methodology.
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Thesis
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A Thesis is a long piece of writing, like an essay on a particular subject.
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OC Feedback Report
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This report is completed by the Contingent Commander, Area Officer, Commandant, OC Wing, or equivalent and above. The Feedback Report is a short paragraph of text based around the reports title headings. The OC must comment on how, in their opinion, the Adult demonstrates and meets the performance criteria
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