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Role of the External/Qualification Verifier

Role of the External/Qualification Verifier. Iain Walker. Role of the External Verifier. What is the role of the EV? What duties does an EV undertake? C haracteristics/qualities an EV should have? What is the EV process? How does an EV’s work link to the SQA Values?.

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Role of the External/Qualification Verifier

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  1. Role of the External/Qualification Verifier Iain Walker

  2. Role of the External Verifier • What is the role of the EV? • What duties does an EV undertake? • Characteristics/qualities an EV should have? • What is the EV process? • How does an EV’s work link to the SQA Values?

  3. What is the role of the EV? • ? • ? • ? • ?

  4. What is the role of the EV? “ The primary role of the Qualification Verifier is to participate in the external verification of qualifications in the subject area(s) concerned to ensure that standards are maintained” (SQA 2014) “The Qualification verifier will ensure national consistency in assessment decisions…..Qualification verification is the process we use to confirm that SQA centres are assessing their candidates in line with national standards” (SQA 2014)

  5. What is the role of the EV?

  6. What duties does an EV undertake? • Plan and conduct verification visits • Ensure the validity and reliability of assessment instruments • Ensure the assessment instruments are being used correctly • Assess centres against verification criteria • Make recommendations on the level of risk • Set agreed action plans • Provide constructive feedback to centres and SQA • Carry out follow up events to ensure action plans are implemented • Participate in training and CPD

  7. What duties does an EV undertake? Otherduties. What other duties?????????? • Listening and supporting • Developing • Encouraging • Advising • Helping • Motivating

  8. Characteristics/qualities an EV should have? • Authoritative when required • Diplomatic • Empathetic • Communicative • Good listener • Know when to seek advice • Positive engagement

  9. How does an EV’s work link to the SQA Values? • Trusted • You use open and honest communication with SQA staff, colleague verifiers and centre staff. • You follow the agreed procedures laid down by SQA staff to ensure a standardised approach to approval is maintained

  10. How does an EV’s work link to the SQA Values? • Progressive • You view new and unfamiliar approaches to assessment with an open mind, whilst ensuring quality is maintained. • You believe that creativity should be seen not as a threat to quality assurance but as an opportunity for improving on existing practice.

  11. How does an EV’s work link to the SQA Values? • Enabling • You understand that by working in partnership with SQA centres you will achieve common goals of excellence and consistency in assessment. • You maintain a professional approach at all times, regardless of the challenges you might face in carrying out your work.

  12. Where do you fit in?

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