To achieve this qualification, the assessor-candidate must assess the competence of two candidates on two occasions in their place of work, using a set of standards such as those provided by a national awarding/standard setting body or the candidates’ employer.

The assessor-candidate’s knowledge will be assessed by them taking part in a discussion with their assessor or answering questions (either written or oral) or providing a statement of how and why they carried out certain activities or a combination of these.

The person wishing to achieve this qualification (the assessor/candidate) will use the following direct methods:

• Observation
• Examination of work products (both created and not created at the time of observation)
• Questioning 

They may also be involved in authenticating indirect evidence such as:

• Discussing with candidates
• Testimony of others (witnesses)
• Examining candidate statements
• Assessing candidates in simulated environments
• Recognising Prior Learning (RPL) — otherwise known as the Accreditation of Prior Achievement (APA)