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The Namibia Training Authority, through its Assessment & Certification Division is responsible for the coordination of the National Assessment and Certification Processes for the Vocational Education and Training (VET) System. This mandate is inclusive of both the Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) and the National Trade Testing & Certification (NTTC) System on Training Standards & Schemes, of which Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is mutually inclusive.


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Registered Assessor

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89

Registered Moderators

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119

Instrument Designer

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Functions:



  • Oversees adherence, implementation and monitoring of the Policy for Assessment and Certification for NQF Qualifications and Awards within TVET.
  • Oversees the performance and effectiveness of VTPs in assessment and certification activities in TVET.
  • Provides guidance and support to VTPs relating to assessment and certification.
  • Issues NQF qualifications and awards to Candidates who successfully meet performance requirements.
  • Submits Candidates’ assessment outcomes to the NQA for listing on the NQFIMS.
  • Ensures the quality and consistency of assessment.
  • Progressively devolves assessment practices to accredited VTPs and acts as a Regulatory Body for TVET in Namibia.


  • Take responsibility for determining own readiness for assessment and provide quality evidence to Assessors.
  • Register for assessment and pay the required current fees.
  • Abide by the Code of Conduct for Candidates within TVET when undertaking assessment.
  • Demonstrate that they can perform to the requirements of unit standard(s) in order to attain an NQF qualification or award.


  • Participate and contribute to all aspects of the assessment process within the TVET System of Namibia to ensure that assessments reflect the requirements and expectations of the world of work.


  • Manages assessment functions within the VTP including organising Assessors, Moderators/Verifiers, venues, assessment tools and instruments and other resources needed for assessment.
  • Responsible for the security of all assessment materials.
  • Liaises with the NTA regarding assessment matters.
  • Abides by the Code of Practice for Assessment Practitioners within TVET.
  • Ensures assessment readiness of candidates.
  • Submits assessment outcomes to NTA.
  • Prepares the overall assessment report.


  • Conducts pre-assessment interview with each candidate.
  • Conducts assessments and collects and judges candidate’s evidence against unit standards using NTA assessment tools and instruments.
  • Makes the decision about whether or not the Candidate has met the unit standard(s).
  • Ensures that own assessment practices adhere to NTA requirements and Principles Governing Good Assessment.
  • Abides by the Code of Practice for Assessment Practitioners within TVET.
  • Conducts post-assessment interviews.
  • Prepares the assessment report.


  • Works with Assessors to ensure the quality and consistency of assessment.
  • Samples and moderates’ assessment decisions to ensure consistency.
  • Consults with Assessor if assessment decisions need to be modified.
  • Moderates assessment tools and instruments.
  • Ensures that all assessment practices adhere to NTA requirements and Principles Governing Good Assessment.
  • Abides by the Code of Practice for Assessment Practitioners within TVET.
  • Prepares the Moderator report.


  • Develops assessment tools, instruments, assessment guides and supportive documentation in line with Principles Governing Good Assessment as well as appropriate assessment methodologies, techniques and strategies.
  • Ensures that all instructions and guidelines for making the assessment decision (marking guides) are clear.
  • Ensures that all assessment practices adhere to NTA requirements and Principles Governing Good Assessment.
  • Abides by the Code of Practice for Assessment Practitioners within TVET when developing assessment materials.


  • Oversees theory assessments following clear guidelines.
  • Confirms authenticity of candidates by verifying ID numbers.
  • Reports problems, issues or malpractice reported or observed.
  • Collects and securely stores all scripts after assessment.
  • Ensures that all assessment practices adhere to NTA requirements and Principles Governing Good Assessment.


  • Works with VTPs, Assessors and Moderators to ensure the quality and consistency of assessment at national level.
  • Consults with VTPs, Assessors, Moderators if assessment decisions need to be modified.
  • Monitors assessment practices in VTPs
  • Provides feedback to VTPs and the NTA.