What is an NVQ Assessor?

NVQ assessors support and assess learners that are working towards their National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs). An NVQ Assessor will assess and train learners in order for them to gain the occupational standards needed to achieve their qualification.

NVQ assessors plan and deliver NVQ training programmes and workshops, they work closely with their candidates and they are also expected to work closely with in house training staff and direct managers. They will provide feedback and guidance to learners as well as adhering to the standards of the NVQ awarding bodies.

What qualifications do I need to become an NVQ Assessor?

To assess and train candidates you must have an A1 Assessor award, this is the most recent standard that NVQ Assessors must achieve in order to assess NVQs.
The A1 Assessor award has replaced the former assessment qualifications D32 and D33.

Where can I train to become an NVQ Assessor?

Companies and Education Providers that deliver NVQ A1 Assessor courses our listed in our training and advice centre. The NVQ Jobs training and advice section contains the necessary information that will help you achieve your Assessor qualifications.

I am a qualified NVQ Assessor? Where can I find jobs and employment?

The simplest and most popular method for NVQ Assessors and Interval Verifiers to find employment is to search our website. NVQ Jobs was established in 2003 it has thousands of jobs available, you can also register for jobs by email, this allows you to receive the latest NVQ Assessor and Internal Verifier jobs straight to your email inbox.

What subject areas can I assess learners in?

There are a number of different subjects NVQ Assessors can assess in, examples include Health and Social Care, Child Care and Early Years, Construction, Catering, Hospitality, Automotive etc.

What is an Internal Verifier?

Internal and external verifiers carry out quality checks on NVQ assessors and training centres that are delivering vocational training. They make sure that the assessment process is carried out properly.

What qualifications do I need to become an Internal Verifier?

You will need the following:

An NVQ Assessment qualification (A1/A2), experience of assessing in the same, or similar, occupational area to the one you will be verifying. You will also need the V1 award.

I would like an Apprenticeship, can you help me?

Yes we can, please visit the NVQ Jobs training and advice centre and click on the Apprenticeship section for details.