Objective
This course prepares participants for the intacs® certified Competent
Assessor exam and builds on the previous Provisional Assessor courses. Participants
gain valuable knowledge and practical skills to lead an assessment as a Certified
Competent Assessor within their own organization, at other companies, or at suppliers.
To prepare for the course, participants are given homework assignments that are
presented during the course. Active participation throughout the course is
required and is the key to success.
Training Content
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Recap of intacs® and iNTACS with a focus on aspects relevant to Lead Assessors
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Participant presentations on challenging assessment interpretation topics
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Assessment planning from the Lead Assessor's perspective
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"Assessment Planning" exercise
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"Opening Briefing" exercise
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Conducting an assessment and reporting from the Lead Assessor's perspective
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"Formulating Interview Questions" and "Conducting and Reporting an Assessment" exercises
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Handling difficult situations
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The role of the Competent Assessor
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Exam preparation and mock exam
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Multinational assessments
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Capability Level 4 and 5
Target Audience
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Individuals aiming to take the next step and become certified Competent Assessors
Prerequisites
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Several years of professional experience in the industry (e.g., software/systems development, project management, quality management)
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Valid certification as an intacs® certified Provisional Assessor
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To attend the training: proof of at least 3 assessment LOGs
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To certify as a Competent Assessor: at least 5 assessment LOGs totaling 250 hours of assessment experience
Framework & Exam
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Maximum of 12 participants per course
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Participants are evaluated by the course instructor using an observation form (active participation, quality of presentations, attendance)
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The exam takes place on the last day of the course and is administered by VDA QMC or ECQA – depending on your Provisional Assessor certification
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Passing the exam is a prerequisite for applying for Competent Assessor certification with VDA QMC or ECQA
