Assessing competence in the workplace
With tutor Lucy Whitfield MA VetMB DLAS PGCert(VetEd) FHEA MRCVS
This unit will introduce the learners to the theory and practice that underpins effective assessment of learning and work-based practice. Learners will leave the unit with sufficient knowledge, confidence and skills to assess learning and work-based knowledge, attitudes and skills effectively.
Online only – 12th November & 3rd December live webinar 4pm 2026. Additional teaching sessions will be arranged with the tutor.
You will cover
- Assessment strategies
- Learner support
- Assessing
- Communication skills
- Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)
- Legislation
Key Skills you will develop
- Ability to critically evaluate the meaning of competency
- Knowledge of the use of different assessment strategies
- Ability to devise assessment strategies appropriate to the learning objectives and assessment criteria
- Apply the principles of effective competency assessment in the workplace to assess knowledge, skills or behaviours required by your organisation
- Review and quality assure the training process
Occasionally it is necessary for courses to be cancelled or rescheduled by CLAST. The Course Administrator will send an email to advise you of the cancellation and, if possible, provide a new date for the course. We will endeavour to give at least 4 weeks’ notice prior to the course start date.
Course Details
- Diploma Credits: 15
- Unit Number: U4.2
- Tutor: Lucy Whitfield
For CPD students, 15 credits are available from the IAT
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