SVQ Management

Networking Event March 2011

Verification Update

SVQ Management

Networking Event March 2011

Verification Update

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Senior Verifier Report: 2010

Web link - http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/29031.html

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Verification visits point to the same conclusions as in the past:

Most centres have procedures and systems which enable them to deliver awards effectively

Candidates are generally very satisfied with their experience of undertaking SVQ Management

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1. Learning from SVQ Management 2. Performance evidence3. Candidate-led portfolios4. Standardisation 5. Internal verification

1. Learning from SVQ Management 1. Learning from SVQ Management Good management practice – indicated by outcomes

and behaviours in the standards Underpinning knowledge about management [e.g. some

management theories; benefits of actions; reasons for actions]

For many candidates [learners], the SVQ ManagementFor many candidates [learners], the SVQ Management• reinforces current practice

• provides a structure and framework to their current practice

Demonstrating learning from SVQ Management Demonstrating learning from SVQ Management

Show an understanding of the standards [outcomes; behaviours; knowledge and understanding]

Provide evidence of their work as managers to prove that they work in accordance with the standards

Candidate has to make a connection between the standards and the evidence provided - outcomesand behaviours [eg annotation; narrative; reflective account;

professional discussion] plus, if needed, answers to knowledge questions

2. Performance evidence 2. Performance evidence

attributable to the candidate - produced by candidate with her/his name on it or explicitly refer to the candidate by name [e.g. minutes of meeting; e-mail; performance review]

if not directly attributable, should be a clear indication of how and why it shows that the candidate meets the standards

N.B. There are other forms of acceptable evidence eg witness testimony; observation

3. Candidate-led portfolios3. Candidate-led portfolios

candidates should take ownership of their work – be responsible for putting their portfolios together

advice, guidance and support from the centre [eg from assessor; through centre systems]

4. Standardisation4. Standardisation

reviewing a Unit [eg assessors make individual judgements on

a Unit and compare decisions]

deepening assessors’ knowledge and understanding [eg through management training exercises]

identifying suitable support material and how it can be accessed and used by candidates [eg websites;

SQA support material]

maintaining a standardisation log

[Consistency of judgement between assessors and over time]

Standardisation meetings can involve:

5. Internal verification 5. Internal verification

IV systems [eg sampling across all assessors and all Units; ensuring that actions recommended by IV are carried out and signed off; induction and monitoring of new assessors]

implementing decisions from standardisation meetings

taking forward EV development points

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Thank you for all the work you and your colleagues have done over the past year to deliver SVQ Management successfully.

Thank you also for your commitment – it is vital in helping candidates get a positive and

beneficial experience.