Transforming vocational assessments
NCFE has worked in partnership with Surpass Assessment for over 15 years, delivering assessments primarily for Functional Skills in English, Maths, and ICT.
During this period, NCFE faced challenges with different modes of assessment. Surpass Assessment has been instrumental in addressing these challenges, offering an alternative mode of assessment that caters to the unique needs and abilities of all learners.
Together, they have worked to:
- Increase the efficiency of NCFE’s assessment processes.
- Improve the learner experience.
NCFE uses Surpass to deliver Functional Skills assessments on demand, and more recently three additional key assessments:
- Essential Digital Skills – enabling learners with essential digital skills for everyday life.
- T Levels (available through Surpass from 2023) – a programme equivalent to 3 A-levels, including an industry placement for a minimum of 315 hours.
- V Certs – a level 1/2 technical award measuring technical and applied abilities, vocational qualifications for 14-16 year olds.
The delivery of these new qualifications presented new challenges and opportunities. Surpass Assessment has helped to navigate these challenges, supporting NCFE to expand its range of qualifications, and reach a broader spectrum of learners.
Through the use of Surpass’ innovative solutions, NCFE has been able to develop their digital assessment process further, making it more efficient and learner-friendly. This partnership has not only helped NCFE overcome the challenges of traditional assessment methods but has also opened up new avenues for delivering qualifications.
Finally, the progression to the digital platform has not only improved the efficiency but also the overall process for the organisation and, crucially, the learner experience.