The UK is also involved in an initiative to validate competencies through work-based observational assessment.

This is a report on a research project conducted by the City and Guilds of London Institute between March and December 2012. The project investigated the context, features, and underlying assumptions of work-based observational assessment; an assessment method that is widely used in competence-based vocational qualifications.

Institution providing the offer
City and Guilds

Who can access this support offer
Anyone in employment who seeks to validate their competencies through a work-based framework

Further information/useful links
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/work-based-observational-assessment-a-validation-framework