The Council accredits curriculum developers, assessors, verifiers and assessment centers.
Curriculum developers
These are individuals accredited by the Council to develop curricula in various trades.
Procedure for accreditation of Curriculum Developers
Application to Council in the prescribed format i.e. by filling form TCDACC/APP/1.
Suitability interview.
Data capture in the Council’s register.
Issuance of accreditation certificate to the successful curriculum developer.
Assessors and Verifiers
An assessor is aperson accredited by the Council to carry out competence assessments while a verifier is a person accredited by the Council to monitor the work of assessors involved with the qualification by ensuring reliability, credibility and validity of the qualifications and providing advice where necessary.
An assessor may be:
An instructor/trainer
A workplace trainer
Skilled worker
Supervisor in industry or training institution
Procedure for Accreditation of Assessors and verifiers
Application to the Council in the prescribed format i.e. by filling form TCDACC/APP/1.
Suitability interview.
Data capture in the Council’s register.
Issuance of an accreditation certificate to the successful assessor/verifier.
Accreditation of an assessment center is the process whereby the Council grants recognition to a training institution, industry or a set up indicating that it meets established standards of quality to conduct competence assessment.
Procedure for Accreditation of Assessent Center
Application to the Council in the prescribed format i.e. by filling form TCDACC/APP/2.
On-site inspection by the Council to assess.
Communication to applicant within sixty working days specifying;
Whether accredited
Not accredited
Recommendation of possible improvements/remedial requirements for unsatisfactory findings.
Issuance of an accreditation certificate.
Curriculum Development
The Council is mandated to undertake design and development of competency based curriculum for TVET. This entails:
Coordinating the development of competency based curriculum
Identifying and appointing Sector Skills Advisory Committees (SSACs)
Overseing evaluation of curriculum and support materials for Technical and Vocational Education and Training.
Approving proposals for application for development of competency based curriculum
Overseing printing, publishing and dissemination of curricula and curricula support materials
The Council has adopted the following process for development of competency based curriculum.
TVET CDACC Portal Login: Competence assessment
It is the process of collecting evidence and making judgments on whether competence has been achieved. It confirms that an individual can perform to the standard expected in the workplace. A variety of methods are used including but not limited to portfolios, projects, role play and written examinations.
The Council has established the following mechanisms for competence assessment:
Internal assessment
Internal assessment is a continuous process of evaluating a trainee’s competence done by the trainer (internal assessor) during training. The trainer also evaluates trainees’ competence on completion of each unit of competence. The internal assessor is monitored by an internal verifier for internal quality assurance.
The main roles of an internal assessor include:
Guiding the trainees accordingly.
Using various strategies to deliver the competency units.
Conducting assessments.
Completing checklists and relevant forms.
Communicating with internal verifier on trainee’s progress.
Compiling a summary of candidate’s results.
Advising unsuccessful candidates on how to be re-trained and re-assessed later.
Storage of candidate’s evidences.
Writing report to internal verifier.
The main roles of an internal verifier include:
Monitoring assessment practice to ensure the assessment is done according to the Council’s criteria
Dealing with internal disputes or appeals pertaining to assessments.
Maintaining accurate records of planned and completed internal verification.
Verifying the assessment decision by sampling to check consistence.
Advising and supporting assessors.
Inducting assessors.
Organizing and leading meetings.
Communicating with external verifier or the Certification Council.
External assessment
External assessment is the process of evaluating a trainee’s competence and is done by an external assessor who is an expert in a particular skill area. An external assessor is a skilled worker drawn from industry. In certain instances, the external assessor may be a trainer in another training institution. TVET CDACC Portal Login
The external assessor, internal assessor and internal verifier are monitored by external verifier to ensure quality in competence assessment.
The main roles of an external assessor are:
Provides feedback to trainee after every assessment through review tool
Reports on the assessment with actions and recommendations in his/her area of expertise
Conducts follow up reviews and on-site visits when necessary
The roles of an external verifier include:
Verifying competency-based assessment to ensure quality and consistency.
Supporting and advising testing centers on improving the effectiveness and quality of assessment.
Informing the testing centers about any changes that may take placee
Maintaining accurate records of the results of external verification which the Council will enter into its database.
External verifier is the representative of the Council who links assessment center to the Council for quality assurance of competency-based assessment.
Procedure for External Assessment of a Candidate
The assessment center and candidate agree on the readiness for assessment of the candidate.
The assessment center places a request for assessment with the Council using prescribed format.
The Council identifies assessor(s) and verifier(s) and communicates to the assessment center within sixty (60) working days from date of receipt of the request when assessment will take place.
Assessment for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The Council has established mechanisms for assessment for RPL. It involves assessment of an individual’s relevant previous learning/experienceagainst industry set standards. It provides formal recognition of competence acquired on-the-job or through unstructured learning experiences. It is conducted in an assessment center.
Procedurefor Conducting Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The procedure for conducting assessment for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is similar to External Assessment of a Candidate procedure.
The assessment for recognition of prior learning is limited to certificate level. However, the Council coordinates for assessment for alignment of qualifications for higher levels.
NB: The outcome of competence assessment is either a trainee is: Competent or Not Yet Competent and in judging a trainee competent, the assessor must be convinced that the trainee meets the standards set by industry and will continue to do so in future.
Certifications
The Council awards two types of certificates to competent individuals:
Certificate of competence is awarded upon demonstrated competence in a Unit of Competence in a skill area.
National certificate is awarded upon demonstrated competence in all Units of Competence in a skill area.
The qualifications levels are determined by the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQA).
NB: Certification is done in conjunction with the assessment center.
