Frequently Asked Questions
What is evidence?
What you do in your everyday work will provide the majority of evidence towards your NVQ. Although there are many kinds of evidence (see below), performance evidence is seen as the main source for judging your performance against the standards.
Observation
You will be assessed through observation in your workplace when the opportunity presents itself. For example you could be observed loading goods, dealing with customers or using I.T. equipment.
Learner statements
A personal statement that details how you carry out the activity you are claiming competence for.
Case study
A report on an actual event/task that you participated in.
Work products
The actual outcome of what you did. This could include the product itself, reports and descriptions, drawings/sketches, authenticated photographs and documentation.
Professional Discussion
A discussion with your assessor that gives you the opportunity to talk about your understanding of your job, to explain how your evidence proves competence.
Witness Testimony
A witness testimony is a statement from a colleague, team member or manager that confirms they saw you or have seen you, carry out the activity you are claiming competence for.
Questioning
You could be asked oral and/or written questions to confirm that you possess the necessary knowledge and understanding associated with competent performance.
Historical Evidence - Accreditation of Prior Achievement (APA)
Past evidence of work, courses, NVQs etc can provide some evidence as long as it is authentic, relevant, sufficiently varied to cover the range and shows your competence is current.
Most activities will provide evidence for more than one unit/element. For example Health & Safety occurs in many units throughout your NVQ and therefore any evidence towards this may be suitable for more than one unit.
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