The role of the Expert Witness is to provide testimony to the competence of candidates in meeting the National Occupational Standards identified in any given unit.
This testimony must directly relate to candidate performance in the workplace, which has been seen by the expert witness.
The Expert Witness must:
- have a working knowledge of National Occupational Standards for the units on which their testimony is based
- have current expertise and occupational competence within the last two years either as a practitioner or manager
- and have a qualification in assessment of work-place performance for example: D32/33, A1/2 or L20
- or have a professional work role which involves evaluating the everyday practice of staff working in health and/or social care.
Requirements
- A Supervisor/Manager acting as an Expert Witness would need to evidence their expertise by providing a CV plus job description or role profile to the centre. In addition, they will be required to provide original certificates of qualification in assessing work-place performance such as D32/33, A1/2 or L20.
- Peers identified as appropriate for the role of Expert Witness, but who do not hold a relevant qualification, could take on the role providing they are registered and working towards the achievement of such a qualification. The L20 is recommended for this purpose.
All Expert Witnesses must be inducted by the centre so that they are familiar with the standards for those units for which they are to provide expert witness testimony, the methods of observation and questioning and the centre’s recording requirements.
For more information on the role of the Expert Witness contact:
- Gill Shaw (Qualifications Co-ordinator)
- Email: gill.shaw@arcuk.org.uk
- Telephone: 01246 541 676