The Vocational Assessor Handbook is the only comprehensive guide for assessors and verifiers of vocational qualifications.

Written for anyone in occupational training, this book is essential reading for verifiers, teachers, training providers and work-based learning and apprenticeships. It also provides guidance for anyone working towards qualifications in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS), Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET) and the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET).

This handbook enables you to:
· understand the principles and practices of assessment
· assess occupational competence in the work environment
· assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
· plan, allocate and monitor work in your own area of responsibility

The Vocational Assessor Handbook (previously The NVQ Assessor, Verifier and Candidate Handbook) is fully updated to include:
· Proposals in relation to establishing a "Skilled Workforce"
· The introduction of T Level Qualifications and the growth in apprenticeships
· Revisions to the frameworks to QCF/Awarding Bodies Vocational Education & Training (VET)
· Changes following the 2024 General Election including new training initiatives