Qualifications for Assessors and Verifiers
SQA qualifications for assessors and verifiers are individual SVQ Units and workplace Professional Development Awards (PDAs), available at SCQF levels 8 and 9. Centres register candidates for either an SVQ Unit or the corresponding PDA. SQA is also accredited by Ofqual.
Current PDAs:
PDA in Workplace Assessment Using Direct Methods at SCQF level 7 (GV90 48)
PDA in Workplace Assessment Using Direct and Indirect Methods SCQF level 8 (GV90 48)
PDA in Internal Verification of Workplace Assessment at SCQF level 8 (GV93 48)
PDA in External Verification of Workplace Assessment at SCQF level 9 (GV92 49)
The group awards below have been replaced.
They entered their lapsing period on: 31/07/2025
They finish on: 31/07/2028
PDA in Workplace Assessment Using Direct Methods at SCQF level 7 (GA28 47)
PDA in Workplace Assessment Using Direct and Indirect Methods (GA2E 48)
PDA in Internal Verification of Workplace Assessment at SCQF level 8 (GA2F 48)
PDA in External Verification of Workplace Assessment at SCQF level 9 (GA2G 49)
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Why deliver this qualification
The SVQ Units for assessors and verifiers mirror the National Occupational Standards (NOS). These standards have been developed by LLUK (Lifelong Learning UK) to meet the occupational requirements of workplace assessors and internal verifiers across the UK. The SVQ Units mirror these requirements.
These standards for assessors and internal verifiers are the benchmark qualifications for assessors and internal verifiers across all occupational areas and ensure consistency in the application of quality assurance in the workplace.
Who does this qualification suit
These qualifications are for all workplace assessors and internal verifiers of regulated qualifications such as SVQs in all occupational sectors.
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Where can you take this course?
Qualification content and delivery tools
Current
Information about the qualification(s)
National Occupational Standards
Unit information for this qualification is available on our Unit Search.
Support materials
Standards
- Unit L&D9D Assess Workplace Competence Using Direct Methods (289 KB)
- Unit L&D9DI Assess workplace competence using direct and indirect methods (299 KB)
- Unit L&D11 Internally monitor and maintain the quality of workplace assessment (284 KB)
- Unit L&D12 Externally monitor and maintain the quality of workplace assessment (358 KB)
Evidence Trackers
- Unit L&D9D Assess Workplace Competence Using Direct Methods (137 KB)
- Unit L&D9DI Assess workplace competence using direct and indirect methods (135 KB)
- Unit L&D11 Internally Monitor and Maintain the Quality of Workplace Assessment (128 KB)
- Unit L&D12 Externally monitor and maintain the quality of workplace assessment (117 KB)
Other documents
- Achieving the SCQF Internal Verifier Qualification/Unit (L&D 11): A Practical Guide to Developing Verifier-Candidate Competence (491 KB)
- Achieving the SCQF Internal Verifier Qualification/Unit (L&D 11): A Practical Guide to Developing Verifier-Candidate Competence (450 KB)
- Achieving the SCQF Assessor Qualifications/Units (L&D9D and L&D9DI): A Practical Guide to Developing Assessor-Candidate Competence (569 KB)
- Achieving the SCQF Assessor Qualifications/Units (L&D9D and L&D9DI): A Practical Guide to Developing Assessor-Candidate Competence (477 KB)
- Requirements for Assessors and Internal Verifiers of the SCQF and Assessors and Internal Quality Assurers of the QCF qualifications (196 KB)
CPD Toolkit and Templates
CPD Templates for Assessors and Verifiers of SVQs in L&D and L&D9D/9DI and L&D11
Guidance and templates for assessors or verifiers to identify and put forward CPD evidence to demonstrate working in line with L&D10 Unit – Reflect on, Develop and Maintain Own Skills and Practice in Learning and Development.
CPD Toolkit for all Workplace Assessors and Internal Verifiers
This toolkit is designed to help previously qualified workplace assessors (all occupational areas), identify and confirm that they practise in line with the current national standards in assessment - L&D9, and internal verification - L&D11.
- CPD Toolkit (398 KB)
- CPD Toolkit: templates for recording CPD activities (68 KB)
Guidance on Recognition of Prior Learning for Qualified Assessors and Internal Verifiers
- RPL Guide April 2013 Mapping of A1 to LD9DI (430 KB)
- Mapping of D32 D33 to LD9DI (66 KB)
- Mapping of D32 to LD9D (64 KB)I
- Mapping of HN Unit Conduct the Assessment Process to LD9DI (135 KB)
- Mapping of Unit Conduct the IV Process to Unit LD11 (145 KB)
- Mapping of V1 to LD11 (67 KB)
- Mapping of D34 to LD11 (69 KB)
- Annex 4: Guidance on meeting the Assessment Principles - VARCS (73 KB)
- Annex 5: Guidance on explaining Assessment Methods (68 KB)
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Candidate Guidance and Portfolio
Professional development workshops
We run professional development workshops to introduce delegates to SQA qualifications for assessors and verifiers.
Lapsing
Information about the qualification(s)
National Occupational Standards
Unit information for this qualification is available on our Unit Search.
Workplace PDAs in Assessment and Verification
- PDA Workplace Assessment Using Direct Methods at SCQF Level 7 (GA28 47)
- PDA Workplace Assessment Using Direct and Indirect Methods at SCQF Level 8 (GA2E 48)
- PDA in Internal Verification of Workplace Assessment at SCQF Level 8 (GA2F 48)
- PDA External Verification of Workplace Assessment at SCQF level 9 (GA2G 49)
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Candidate Guidance and Portfolio
Qualification Verification Summary Reports
Assessment Strategy
Support Materials
Professional Discussion
Further Information for Centres
A Checklist has been developed to help centres determine the suitability of workplace standards/qualifications that are not subject to Awarding Body quality assurance for the purposes of achieving Units LD9D/LD9DI/LD11:
- Achieving the Assessor and Verifier Units through assessing/verifying workplace standards/qualifications not subject to awarding body quality assurance: (151 KB) a checklist for SQA approved centres
- SCQF levels for Assessor and Verifier Qualifications (66 KB)
Current Assessor/Verifier Units
| Standard | Unit code | Unit | SCQF Level | SCQF Credit | Group Award code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L&D9D | FD40 04 | Assess Workplace Competence Using Direct Methods (92 KB) | 7 | 8 | GA28 47 |
| L&D9DI | FD41 04 | Assess Workplace Competence Using Direct and Indirect Methods (99 KB) | 8 | 10 | GA2E 48 |
| L&D11 | FD43 04 | Internally Monitor and Maintain the Quality of Workplace Assessment (92 KB) | 8 | 12 | GA2F 48 |
| L&D12 | FD44 04 | Externally Monitor and Maintain the Quality of Workplace Assessment (90 KB) | 9 | 12 | GA2G 49 |