State sector workplace assessors and moderators, make this your home page. The pages in this section contain all the information you're likely to need to make sure you understand your role and are keeping up with best practice developments in workplace assessment.

If you're thinking of becoming a State sector workplace assessor or moderator, use the pages in this section to find out how you can contribute to high-quality, structured workplace assessment in the State sector.

What is workplace assessment? Workplace assessment is a central part of structured workplace learning. It's about valuing people for what they do in their jobs every day. More about workplace assessment

What do I do as a workplace assessor? Workplace assessors assess learners' skills and knowledge in the workplace against the requirements of unit standards from the National Qualifications Framework. More about the role of workplace assessors

How do I become a workplace assessor? To become a workplace assessor, you need to go through four stages, and then you may register with the ITO. More about becoming a registered workplace assessor

What resources about workplace assessment are available for me? Learning State has a variety of resources to help you to follow best practice standards for workplace assessment. Contact us for further details.

What is moderation? Moderation is a process to make sure assessments are valid, fair, and consistent. It's a quality assurance process that makes sure assessors' judgements are consistent across the country and across different standards. More about moderation

What do I do as a moderator? You make sure assessment is valid, fair, and consistent. You may be an external or an internal moderator. More about the role of moderators

What skills do I need to become a moderator? To become an effective moderator, you need a variety of skills, including effective communication skills, extensive experience as an assessor, and an ability to make clear and consistent judgements about assessment. More about becoming a moderator

What resources about moderation are available for me? A key resource for moderators is a booklet about best practice moderation by Skill New Zealand and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. More about resources for moderators