ICTQual AB Accredited Certified Assessor Licence (CAL)

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Course Overview

What is this course

The Certified Assessor Licence (CAL) is a professional certification designed for experienced assessors working in vocational, professional, or workplace training environments. It provides formal licensing and recognition of real-world assessment competence for practitioners who already hold a recognized Assessor qualification.

The CAL is assignment-based, focusing on practical assessment skills, professional judgment, and evidence from real practice rather than classroom learning. Candidates complete structured assignments and must submit at least three Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) reports to demonstrate active involvement in assessment and quality assurance processes.

This programme is built around workplace standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring assessors are competent in planning, conducting, and reviewing assessments in line with awarding body expectations. It strengthens professional credibility, supports high-quality assessment practice, and enhances career prospects in education, training, and quality assurance roles.

Prerequisites

Course Entry Requirements

To enrol in the Certified Assessor Licence (CAL) course, candidates must meet the following:

  • Documentation Required: CV/Resume, Assessor certificate, proof of 2 years’ experience, 3 IQA reports, and valid government-issued ID
  • Experience: At least 2 years of verified assessment practice in vocational, professional, or workplace settings. Evidence may include employment letters, certificates, references, assessment records, or portfolios.
  • Qualification: A recognized Assessor certification (e.g., CAVA, TAQA Assessor Unit, A1 Award, or equivalent).
  • Evidence of QA Involvement: Submission of at least 3 Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) reports showing assessment planning, learner decisions, and compliance processes.
  • Professional Background: Suitable for assessors, workplace assessors, internal verifiers/IQAs, trainers, QA officers, and education/training professionals.

Course Content

Detailed Curriculum Structure

This qualification, the Certified Assessor Licence (CAL), consists of 10 mandatory modules.

  1. Professional Role and Responsibilities of an Assessor
  2. Understanding Assessment Principles and Practices
  3. Planning Assessment Activities
  4. Assessing Learner Performance in Real Settings
  5. Making and Recording Assessment Decisions
  6. Providing Constructive Feedback to Learners
  7. Working with Evidence in Assessment
  8. Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) in Assessment
  9. Producing and Reflecting on IQA Reports
  10. Professional Development and Continuous Improvement as an Assessor

Unit 1: Professional Role and Responsibilities of an Assessor

  • Explain the professional roles and responsibilities of an assessor.
  • Apply ethical and professional standards in assessment practice.
  • Reflect on assessment practice and professional conduct.
  • Demonstrate accountability in assessment decision-making.

Unit 2: Understanding Assessment Principles and Practices

  • Explain key principles: validity, reliability, fairness, sufficiency, authenticity.
  • Apply assessment principles in real contexts.
  • Evaluate assessment practices against standards.
  • Justify assessment approaches used in practice.

Unit 3: Planning Assessment Activities

  • Plan assessment activities in line with awarding body requirements.
  • Select appropriate methods and tools.
  • Develop structured assessment plans for learners.
  • Ensure planning meets regulatory and organizational standards.

Unit 4: Assessing Learner Performance in Real Settings

  • Conduct assessments in workplace or training environments.
  • Use appropriate methods based on learner needs.
  • Ensure fairness, consistency, and objectivity.
  • Adapt approaches when necessary.

Unit 5: Making and Recording Assessment Decisions

  • Make fair, valid, and reliable decisions.
  • Record outcomes accurately and professionally.
  • Provide clear justification for decisions.
  • Maintain organized and compliant records.

Unit 6: Providing Constructive Feedback to Learners

  • Provide clear and constructive feedback.
  • Use feedback to support learner improvement.
  • Communicate feedback professionally and supportively.
  • Encourage reflective learning.

Unit 7: Working with Evidence in Assessment

  • Collect appropriate evidence of competence.
  • Evaluate evidence against criteria and standards.
  • Authenticate evidence to ensure credibility.
  • Ensure sufficiency and validity of evidence.

Unit 8: Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) in Assessment

  • Explain the purpose and importance of IQA.
  • Participate in standardization and sampling.
  • Apply QA procedures to assessment practice.
  • Identify areas for improvement.

Unit 9: Producing and Reflecting on IQA Reports

  • Submit and analyse at least three IQA reports.
  • Demonstrate involvement in QA processes.
  • Reflect on findings to improve practice.
  • Identify corrective and preventive actions.

Unit 10: Professional Development and Continuous Improvement as an Assessor

  • Commit to continuous professional improvement.
  • Critically reflect on assessment practice.
  • Identify strengths and development needs.
  • Develop a personal development plan.
  • Formal licensing and recognition as a professional assessor.
  • Evidence-based certification built on real-world assessment practice.
  • Strengthened career opportunities in education, training, and quality assurance.
  • Alignment with awarding body standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Development of advanced skills in planning, conducting, and reviewing assessments.
  • Ability to ensure fair, valid, and reliable assessment decisions.
  • Practical, assignment-based approach focused on professional judgment and evidence.
  • Enhanced credibility with employers, training providers, and awarding bodies.
  • Contribution to continuous improvement in vocational and workplace training systems.
  • Internationally respected credential supporting global recognition.

Course Features

Duration: several weeks

10 Modules

Online Learning

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Who is this course suitable for?

This course is suitable for:
Assessors
Workplace Assessors
Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs)
Trainers involved in assessment
Quality Assurance Officers
Education and Training Professionals

Who should I contact for enrolment?

At Inspire Institute of Technologies UK, we proudly offer the Certified Assessor Licence (CAL) programme. This certification is exclusively authorized through our institutions, ensuring the highest standards of quality and credibility.

How long does it take to complete?

Since this is an assignment-based programme, completion time depends on the learner’s pace and evidence submission. Typically, it can take a few weeks to a few months.

Is this a classroom-based course?

No. CAL is an assignment-based qualification focused on practical evidence and professional practice rather than classroom attendance.

How is the course assessed?

Assessment for the CAL course is based on:
Written assignments covering all 10 units.
Submission of at least three Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) reports.
Additional supporting evidence where required.

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