ABC Awards Internal Assessment - This is a sample document that can be used if you wish and amended by you as appropriate.
RECORD OF ASSESSED OBSERVATION OF A LEARNER
Please amend this template as required. Guidance on conducting observations and oral questioning
can be found below.
Learner name
Qualification title
QAN 1
Assessor name
Date
Unit(s) / LO(s) /
AC(s)2
1
Details of assessed observation of an activity
Regulatory Qualification Number (this number is used to interrogate the LARA Database to search for qualification aims and view aim
details).
2
Learning Outcome and Assessment Criteria
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Details of any oral questions asked
Feedback
Assessment decision (tick appropriate box)
Achieved
Further practice required
Learner signature
Date
Assessor signature
Date
Internal Moderator /
Quality Assurer
signature (if sampled)
Date
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Guidance on Observation
A large proportion of the skills and knowledge criteria for ABC qualifications can be assessed through
observation of the learners in performance of a practical task. This template is designed to record
evidence that has been demonstrated by an activity, performance, behaviour or other observable
activity.
When carrying out observations consideration should be given to the following points:

Learners should be informed at the start of their programme of the intention to carry out
assessments of this nature, when such observations will be made and for which units or learning
outcomes of the qualification. This should be linked to the agreed assessment plan.
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Observations should be unobtrusive and carried out during the course of normal work or a
planned assessment.
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It is essential that correct PPE is worn by the learner during the observation (where appropriate).
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Persons carrying out the observations should familiarise themselves with the required criteria prior
to the assessment.
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Feedback should be given to learners on their performance through a regular reviewing
procedure. This system will be of value in determining the future training / learning needs of the
learner.
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Achievements should be recorded promptly on appropriate documentation.
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Comments made to learners on their performance should always be constructive.
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Assessors may wish to clarify a learner’s understanding by asking questions. Guidance on oral
questioning can be found below and details of any questions documented on the template above.
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Guidance on oral questioning
All aspects of related knowledge that cannot be assessed through observation of practical work or
need clarification of understanding may be assessed through formal oral questioning techniques.
Points to be considered when questioning learners include:

Questions should be related to the practical tasks currently being undertaken by the learner
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Questions should be open (not requiring an answer of yes or no) to gain the maximum amount of
information from the learner
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The same questions should not be repeated in the course of one assessment session. Questions
on the same subject can be asked after a reasonable amount of time has elapsed and further
training has been given

It is important that questions are clearly understood by the learner; therefore it may be necessary
either to rephrase them or ask further questions to obtain the required information

Whenever oral questioning takes place the learners response must be recorded for audit purposes
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