Assessor Training, Level 5, 15 credits

SAQA Registration nr. 115753
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How you will learn:

This programme is designed for aspiring or current assessors who need to gain practical, accredited experience in a short period of time. It combines expert-led guidance with flexible, blended learning to help you apply what you learn immediately and confidently within your field of expertise.


💡 Learning Approach:

Blended learning with flexible online sessions and expert-led facilitation


📚 Notional Hours:

150 notional hours including guided learning, practice activities, and preparation for final assessment


🕒 Contact Time:

6 hours of online contact sessions spread over 3 days, with 27 days of independent portfolio and assessment preparation


📝 Assessment Duration:

Final assessment includes 2 hours of observed assessment practice and submission of documentation within 4 weeks


📄 Certification Outcome:

Receive a Statement of Results issued by the ETD Quality Assurance Partner (QAP)

What this course will enable you to do - Your learning Outcomes

This programme equips learners with the essential knowledge, skills, and judgment to conduct fair, valid, and reliable outcomes-based assessments within their specific field of expertise.

Learners will be able to prepare and plan for assessments, engage constructively with candidates, assess against established criteria using pre-designed assessment tools, and provide accurate, well-documented feedback and results.

By the end of the programme, participants will understand the assessment cycle from planning to review and be confident in their role as accredited assessors who contribute to the credibility and quality of learning and development in both educational and workplace settings.

Modules - What you will learn

Throughout this programme, you will complete the following modules designed to build both theoretical understanding and practical application of assessment practice:

📘 Module 1: Outcomes-Based Assessment
Understand the purpose and principles of outcomes-based assessment and its role in learner development and qualification achievement.

🗂️ Module 2: Plan the Assessment
Learn how to develop assessment plans that align with unit standards or qualifications and prepare resources for implementation.

👥 Module 3: Prepare the Candidate for Assessment
Explore strategies for briefing candidates, managing expectations, and creating an enabling assessment environment.

📝 Module 4: Conduct Assessment and Document Evidence
Execute the assessment using appropriate methods, record evidence accurately, and follow procedural guidelines.

📊 Module 5: Evaluate Evidence and Make Assessment Judgement
Interpret assessment evidence against outcomes and criteria to make consistent and defensible assessment decisions.

💬 Module 6: Provide Feedback on Assessment
Develop effective feedback techniques to support learner growth and ensure clarity on assessment outcomes.

🔁 Module 7: Review Assessment
Reflect on the assessment process, identify areas for improvement, and contribute to maintaining quality standards.


Who Should Apply?

Is This Skills Programme for You?

✔️ You’re responsible for evaluating learning in your field of expertise
✔️ You want to become a certified assessor in an outcomes-based education and training environment
✔️ You work in HR, training, facilitation, coaching, or workplace learning roles
✔️ You’re involved in skills development or education quality assurance
✔️ You’re ready to formalise your role as an assessor with a recognised, accredited certification

Entry Requirements

To enrol in this qualification, you should:

✔️ You have evaluative expertise in the specific subject matter or field in which you intend to assess
✔️ You are familiar with outcomes-based education and assessment principles
✔️ You have basic literacy, communication, and documentation skills required for conducting assessments
✔️ You are involved in training, coaching, facilitation, or workplace learning
✔️ You are ready to assess learners against unit standards, qualifications, or other formal learning outcomes

What to Expect from the Assessment Process:

Your journey to certification includes the following assessment steps:

✔️ Formative Assessment:
Throughout the programme, you will complete assessment activities to demonstrate understanding of assessment planning, evidence gathering, and judgment.
✔️ Final Integrated Summative Assessment (FISA):
Within four weeks of completing the training, you will undergo a 2-hour observed assessment where you apply the full assessment process in real time. ✔️ Portfolio of Evidence (PoE):
You’ll compile a comprehensive PoE that includes assessment plans, tools, evidence records, and feedback — demonstrating your ability to conduct valid, fair, and reliable assessments.
✔️ Document Review and Questioning:
Your assessor will evaluate all documentation and conduct questioning to test your applied knowledge and decision-making ability.
✔️ Certification:
Once competence is confirmed, you will receive a Statement of Results issued by the ETD Quality Assurance Partner (QAP).


Learning Support
How You’ll Stay Connected and Supported:

✔ Join Online Contact Sessions (Blended Learning only)
If you’re enrolled in our Blended Learning programme, you’ll attend regular online sessions with a facilitator. These sessions offer interactive training, assessment guidance, and real-world application discussions to deepen your learning.

✔ Access Your Self-Study Resources (Self-Study learners)
Self-study learners can progress at their own pace with access to structured course materials, guided activities, and assessment preparation tools—all available on your learning platform.

✔ Engage with Your Online Community (Available to all learners)
All learners can connect through discussion forums, peer sharing, and collaborative spaces. Whether you’re studying independently or in a group, your questions and insights help shape a richer learning experience.


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Choose Your Learning Plan

Flexible options to fit your goals, lifestyle, and budget

Self-Study Plan -
Monthly Plan

This option is currently not available for this course
Flexible, independent learning with structure and support check-ins.


✔ No live training sessions
✔ Includes structured block program
✔ Access to live assessment prep (where no recordings exist)
✔ Feedback from assessors after each submission
✔ Grouped by start date to ensure pacing and support

✔ No registration fees
✔ Study material included
✔ Includes access to EISA final exam

Blended Learning – Full Payment

R4400/once off
Structured learning with live support and real-time interaction.


✔ Includes live facilitator-led sessions
✔ Peer collaboration and personalised feedback
✔ Full access to resources and learning blocks
✔ Enrol now to join the next available start date

✔ No registration fees
✔ Study material included
✔ Includes access to EISA final exam

Blended Learning – Monthly Plan

This option is not available for this course
Same full support, spread across manageable payments.


✔ Everything in the Full Payment plan
✔ Monthly, interest-free payments
✔ Enroll now to reserve your place in the upcoming intake

✔ No registration fees
✔ Study material included
✔ Includes access to EISA final exam

Please note VAT is not included in the prices listed above.
Our subject matter expertise

Meet our SMEs

Evelyn Salisbury-Stegmann

education, training & development practitioner
As a seasoned education, training and development practitioner, Evelyn has over 30 years of experience in the field. After matriculating, Evelyn’s zest for live and passion for adventure led her to join the South African Navy. Her military background provides her with a strong foundation in leadership, teamwork, self-discipline and structure that continues to be a strong contributor to her many successes. ​
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One of Evelyn’s highlights is her contribution to the chapter titled “Design, develop and evaluate outcomes-based learning programmes” in the book A Basic Guide to Human Resources Management” published by Fleet Street publishers​
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As a highlight motivated, creative and passionate induvial, with a strong character and a “work hard, play hard” attitude. Evelyn is innovative and constantly elances value with quality delivery.​

Janelle Gravett

Education, training & development practitioner

Janelle has been involved in the skills development area in industry sectors such as hospitality, travel, mining, manufacturing, business process outsourcing and services (BPS & O) and education and skills development.

She has a wealth of experience in learning and development methodologies and is an expert in the skills development legislation. ​ She is an Assessor, Moderator and Skills development Facilitator and works with a number of different SETAs.​

She has been part of the QCTO occupational qualification development team for SDF Administrator and Practitioner and part of the development team for the Contact Centre manager Occupational qualification. Currently Janelle is part of the CEP team for the development of the Occ Qualification for Sales and Marketing. ​

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