Most Industry Training Organisations have their own registered assessors, either ITO employees or experienced people within companies. Some providers, particularly private training establishments, also carry out on-job assessment. The Modern Apprenticeship Programme will provide employers with assistance and advice in arranging National Certificate assessment. As people move on at work or change the direction of their career, they can aim for other National Certificates. Again, the system recognises what they have already achieved.
Credits are portable.
For example, if two National Certificates require the same computing skills, people need not be assessed twice. If they have the computing credits for one National Certificate they automatically count towards the other National Certificate. Again, the Modern Apprenticeship programme will provide employers with assistance and advice in ensuring compliance with these systems. Every assessment that leads to credits toward National Certificates must use the criteria set down in a registered unit standard. Moderation systems are in place to achieve consistency across the country.