The V1 Award is aimed at occupationally competent individuals who wish to verify assessments made by Assessors who are assessing learners working to achieve National Vocational Qualifications.

The role of the Internal Verifier is essential as the Internal Verifier ensures the assessment carried out by others meets the agreed national standards and requirements of the Awarding Bodies.

The V1 Award is designed for those ensuring the quality of assessment activities of Assessors. To undertake the V1 Award you will need to have occupational competence as determined by the sector and have responsibility for at least 2 NVQ Assessors. It is anticipated that individuals accessing the Award should hold the A1 (or its equivalent).

How will the Award be delivered?

You will be allocated an assessor and she/he will visit you in the workplace to support and guide you through the award.

You will also require two NVQ Assessors, preferably within your work setting, however if this is not possible, Quantum will assist you in accessing two candidates if geographically possible.

You will have to produce a portfolio of evidence which meets the standards set down in the award, your assessor will guide you through this process.

What does the V1 Award give me?

On successful completion you will have achieved the Certificate in Conducting Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process (V1 - Vocational Assessor Award). This Award qualifies you to internally verify NVQ and NVQ related courses. This unit also contributes towards NVQs in the following Level 4 qualifications, as an optional Unit:

• Learning and Development
• Management of Learning and Development Provision
• Co-ordination of Learning and Development Provision
• The V1 qualification is transferable into any area of employment, and is seen as one of the most senior qualifications within vocational qualifications.