
The Assessment Process
The GQA Booklet
Every candidate for a GQA NVQ or SVQ qualification is issued with a booklet specific to that qualification. This booklet is meant to be a "working document" and you and your assessor are encouraged to write in it.
For a presentation and explanation of the GQA Booklet, please click here.
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Whose who in NVQ/SVQ?
Well, you'll be pleased to hear that the most important person is the Candidate who has to provide evidence that they can meet the National Standards.
The Assessor
Must be occupationally competent and have a recognised Assessment Qualification. They must also be registered by GQA for the centre they work at.
The Internal Verifier
Their job is to carry out the necessary quality checks at the centre, they too should be occupationally competent, hold a recognised Internal Verification qualification, and be licensed for the centre by GQA.
The External Verifier
Represents the Awarding Body (GQA) and makes sure that the centre complies with its duties.
GQA
The Glass Qualifications Authority
The Awarding Body for all glass related industries.
Proskills
The Standards Setting Body for the industry along with GGF and GTL for some qualifications.
QCA & SQA
The Regulatory Bodies.
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