An Awarding Body Perspective

Linda Orr

The Process

• Bringing together a range of occupational experts

• Consideration of the average candidate

• Rating and vetting

• Discussion of areas of concern or disagreement

• Agreed outcomes

Strengths of the process

• This is NOT a precise science, this is an art!!!

• Results are not conjured out of thin air - the team needs a shared level of professional experience and understanding of the methodology to achieve consistency

• Records are maintained of why decisions were made

• Units are only assigned to the level they match

Could the process be improved?

Levelling guidance statements could be clearer but overall the process is fair and it

WORKS!!!!

Benefits of the process

Advantages to Awarding Bodies of

• being involved in the process

• working in partnership

Distinct advantages for those involved in the process

• with increased understanding of the qualification

• for personal development

Who does it benefit most?

The candidate

who can be confident that the final credit rating and level has been arrived at through a consistent and robust process.