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<p><b>Indispensable for anyone involved in vocational education or apprenticeships, <i>The Vocational Assessor Handbook</i> is the only comprehensive guide for assessors and verifiers of vocational qualifications. This fully revised and updated edition includes new guidance on end-point assessment of the new apprenticeship standards and the latest information on regulations and qualifications. </b><br><br>Packed with up-to-date, detailed and reliable information, <b><i>The Vocational Assessor Handbook</i></b> (previously <i>The NVQ Assessor, Verifier and Candidate Handbook</i>) contains a detailed guide to the QCF units for assessment and internal quality assurance (verification). Containing the units and practical explanation for each stage of assessment and verification practice.<br><br>For UK assessors of QCF qualifications and NVQs, verifiers, teachers, providers of training and work-based learning, assessors of apprenticeships and those working towards PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS qualifications, this complete guide is essential for qualification and ongoing practice, enabling you to: understand the principles and practices of assessment; assess occupational competence in the work environment; assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding; understand the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment; plan, allocate and monitor work in your own area of responsibility.</p>