Skills assessment
Competency assessment you can stand behind
How PSAcademy assesses competency: NSQF-aligned National Occupational Standards, practical evidence, qualified assessors and clear outcomes with feedback.
How assessment works
Four principles behind every decision.
Every competency is mapped to National Occupational Standards so assessment is consistent and recognised.
Every competency lists exactly what a learner must demonstrate to be judged competent.
Photos, video, workplace records and written tasks — not multiple-choice questions alone.
Qualified assessors make the final judgement based on evidence against the standard.
Results are competent or not yet competent, with feedback and a route to re-submit.
Evidence we accept
Finished work, installations, joints, layouts and site setups.
Short clips showing technique, safety practice and tool handling.
Method statements, costings, plans and fault reports.
Signed job sheets or supervisor confirmation where relevant.
The assessment route
Step 1
Choose a programme
Browse categories and pick the skill you want to build, online, blended or in a workshop.
Step 2
Learn with guidance
Work through lessons, practical tasks and mentor-guided practice at your own pace.
Step 3
Submit evidence
Upload photos, recordings or written work showing you can perform the task.
Step 4
Get assessed
A qualified assessor reviews your evidence against the National Occupational Standard.
Step 5
Receive your record
Your verified outcome and evidence trail are stored and ready to share.
Where mentors help
Mentors prepare learners; assessors decide.
Practising professionals from each trade or discipline guide learners through real workplace tasks.
Learners get plain-language feedback on drafts, answers and task write-ups from people who do the work.
Mentors suggest next lessons based on where a learner is struggling, not just what comes next.