This is a core text for anyone training to be (or working as) an assessor in the further education and skills sector. Whether you are a new or an experienced assessor, this book will guide you through the relevant principles and practices to enable you to become an assessor; improve your job role; and/or work towards a relevant assessment qualification. The book takes you through all the information you need to know, opening up the topic for learning in a really accessible way. Interactive activities are included throughout, and real examples of assessment in practice are included. The book also includes examples of completed assessment documents. It is a comprehensive text, covering: andbull; principles of assessment andbull; planning for assessment andbull; types and methods of assessment andbull; assessment practice andbull; giving feedback andbull; recording progress and achievement andbull; quality assurance andbull; evaluation This updated 4th edition includes new content on: andbull; the assessor coach role andbull; end-point assessment andbull; the role of technology in assessment and quality assurance andbull; online assessment andbull; theories, principles and models of reflection and evaluation.