This is useful Max. I see that QAG is planning to devise accredited training. Can anyone from QAG (or the Round Table) tell us more? I haven't found anything about it in the minutes and it seems pretty fundamental to the delivery of a quality service. Chris --On 02 June 2004 16:27 +0100 Max Kemp <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Relevant documents still to be authored to support - Document One - > Accredited Assessment Centre: Accreditation Criteria and Appendix A - > Accredited Centre - Standard Operating Procedures - INCLUDE: > > 1)Ref: Doc 1, section 1.3.1. QAG accredited training to be devised > > 2)Ref: Appendix A, section A10.2. Create standard proforma for > approved assessor's annual appraisal. > > 3)Ref: Appendix A, section A11.1. Determine what CPD is required for > assessment centre staff to undertake. > > 4)Ref: Appendix A, section A12.1. Devise a standard recording proforma > [Appendix n] for procedure of training of new assessors > > Hope that answers your question. > > Best wishes > > Max > > -----Original Message----- > From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Christine Chubb > Sent: 02 June 2004 16:17 > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Training for assessors > > > Thanks, Max, for this information. > > I would still like to know, though, what QAG is planning to do about > assessor training. As I said earlier, the summary framework document > states that new assessors will need to be able to demonstrate > 'substantial' training. > > Will QAG be setting up timetables and criteria for investigating > training programmes? > > Chris > > > > --On 01 June 2004 16:00 +0100 Max Kemp <[log in to unmask]> > wrote: > >> Hi Chris >> Just to let you know that this document is not, as yet, available >> which is why it is currently entitled 'Appendix n'. Best wishes >> Max >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. >> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Christine Chubb >> Sent: 01 June 2004 15:35 >> To: [log in to unmask] >> Subject: Training for assessors >> >> >> Thank you to all those who've been in touch, both on and off list. >> I gather that Appendix N is missing from the DfES website >> http://www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport/dsa_.shtml >> and that this is the section that covers training. Apparently >> Appendix N also includes the annual appraisal pro forma that Chris >> (Baxter) is asking about. >> >> So, how do we go about getting this information? Chris, have you >> had any feedback about who can answer our questions? >> >> Chris >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From:"Baxter, Chris" <[log in to unmask]> >> Sent: Fri, 28 May 2004 16:13 >> To: [log in to unmask]> >> Subject: Re: Training for assessors >> >> I'm interested in this too, also, just looking through the QAG >> papers in respect of ensuring my assessors meet all the criteria >> and I have found A10.2 of the Audit which says: All approved >> Assessors undergo Annual Appraisal using standard proforma >> >> Could someone direct me to this proforma please? Or perhaps someone >> could suggest where I can ask this and Chris Chubb's question. >> Thanks Chris >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Christine Chubb [mailto:[log in to unmask]] >> Sent: 27 May 2004 12:58 >> To: [log in to unmask] >> Subject: Training for assessors >> >> Can anyone update me on training for DSA assessors? As I understand >> it, QAG's framework for assessors proposes that all assessors should >> be licensed and that new assessors will have to have undertaken >> 'substantial training' in order to get a licence. >> >> Has QAG set standards for this training? Where can I find out more? >> >> Many thanks >> >> Chris >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------- >> --- > > Christine Chubb, Disability Adviser, University of Bristol Access Unit > for Deaf and Disabled Students Union Building, Queen's Road, Bristol > BS8 1LN > Tel: 0117 954 5850 Text: 0117 954 5728 > Fax: 0117 923 8546 > [log in to unmask] > www home page: http://www.bris.ac.uk/Depts/AccessUnit/ > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Christine Chubb, Disability Adviser, University of Bristol Access Unit for Deaf and Disabled Students Union Building, Queen's Road, Bristol BS8 1LN Tel: 0117 954 5850 Text: 0117 954 5728 Fax: 0117 923 8546 [log in to unmask] www home page: http://www.bris.ac.uk/Depts/AccessUnit/