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PDA Workplace Assessment Using Direct and Indirect Methods (L&D9DI)

This course isn’t currently open for applications, but you can still register your interest.

  • Qualifications Other Programmes
  • SCQF Level SCQF Level 5
  • Study mode Professional Learning
  • Campus Ayr
  • Start date August 2025
More information

Attendance / Duration

START ANYTIME - 9 month programme (longer or shorter based on individual) + Workbased Assessment

Overview

START ANYTIME - This PDA is for all workplace assessors of regulated qualifications such as SVQs in all occupational sectors. Delegates will complete SQA Unit FD41 04: Assess Workplace Competence Using Direct and Indirect Methods (SCQF Level 8)

Cost

£700

Enquiry

For further information about this SQA Unit please email engage@ayrshire.ac.uk

What's Involved?

This PDA is for all workplace assessors of regulated qualifications such as SVQs in all occupational sectors.

In order to undertake the programme, the candidate must be in an existing role assessing two further candidates who are working towards a SVQ or equivalent workplace qualification, e.g., in-company competence standards.

The candidate will also need to be working in an environment where there are quality assurance procedures for the qualifications they are assessing, and be able to work with others to standardise assessment decisions.

After completion of this course, learners can progress onto the PDA Internal Verification of Workplace Assessment (L&D11)

Course Content

The candidate will undertake the SQA unit: FD41 04 Assess Workplace Competence Using Direct and Indirect Methods (SCQF Level 8).

The types of activities the candidate will be involved in include:

  • Preparing to assess
  • Planning assessments
  • Assessing candidate performance and knowledge
  • Confirming progression and achievement

Completion timescale is dependent on candidate’s ability to generate evidence and participate in observations as required.