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        In their Assessment Guidance (2013, p.8 -13), SQA provide a number of potential methods of assessment.
        Methods used will depend on the organisation setting the standards for the relevant occupation and country
        and will change depending upon what the trainee is being assessed on.



        Within their methods key elements include:

          1. Observation​ via an assessor is often considered a best practice for accurate trainee assessment. By
              working and observing alongside a trainee, competencies can be further assessed through
              questioning whilst the trainee is carrying out the specific task to establish the detail and depth of their
              knowledge of the competence being assessed.

          2. Another method is via ​product evidence​ using the product of their work which can be assessed
              alongside other means. Examples include photographs of work or services provided, documentation
              developed during their work or even presentations carried out.

          3. Questioning​ the trainee can also be a strong method of assessment, whether this be through vocal
              or written methods. This method allows the trainee to show their knowledge against parts of the
              qualification that doesn't require a product or service as part of their work.

          4. Professional discussion​ carries more structure than questions during observation. Using open
              questions, the assessor can allow the trainee to present their learnings, understandings, knowledge
              and competences that are relevant.

          5. Supplementary methods of assessment that are deemed as companions to the previous methods
              include the use of ​personal statements​, which the trainee can develop to outline how they prepared
              for and carried out a specific piece of work.















                                              Figure 2: Methods of assessment


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