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name: assessor-of-prior-learning
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'assessor of prior learning' (also: prior learning assessor). Use when the user asks for typical assessor of prior learning work such as: typical assessor of prior learning responsibilities"
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# Assessor Of Prior Learning

Assessors of prior learning measure the existing competences, skills and knowledge of a candidate against a given qualification or certificate, according to a pre-defined standard or procedure, and judge objectively if the candidate reaches the corresponding performance criteria.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).

## Key competences (essential)

- apply quality standards to the interaction with candidates
- assess candidates
- assess prior learning
- assessment processes
- assist clients with special needs
- deliberate prior learning assessment results
- develop professional network
- document prior learning assessments
- follow ethical code of conduct in assessment situations
- give constructive feedback
- have emotional intelligence
- keep personal administration
- listen actively
- maintain professional administration
- manage documentation of prior learning assessments

## Hot technologies

- Adobe Photoshop
- Facebook
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/20786e6d-36f0-4d1e-b033-05101fa71f3c), O*NET 30.3 (21-1012.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*