help me pass assessment

[bob]

As an assessor myself ,& knowing others your concerns will be considered, when responding to questions explain to the assessor in plain language what you mean. We dont expect a torrent of words & if you cant remember the relevant words but can explain the process then Tell the assessor in that way Anxiety can lead you to get tongue tied so. take the assessment at a stead pace & If you dont understand the question make sure the assessor knows that & it will be re phrased for you

 

Dont rush there are no extra prizes for rushing although when doing your areial rescue there is an element of haste required as you can imagine you'd need in a real rescue situation however remain focused, be direct in your actions & any comments or instructions you give

i would totally agree with the above

learn the assessment schedule by been asked the questions on the left of the page

dont get hung up or terminology

even make the assessor aware but dont use it as an excuse

as long as you get info across you will be ok

and practical side will just flow

take your time keep as chilled as possible

[rcarolina]

I passed CS38 and CS39 before Christmas. The main thing I found was to be confident and brisk when climbing/rescue etc. I think the examiners will know what you mean even if you have a bit of trouble puttting it all into precise words - as long as they know that you know what you are talking about there should be no prob.

 

Make sure you know the four different rescues off by heart - I drew a chart for each one listing the things you had to do in order and memorised it. Be organised and brisk with the rescue and the key for 39 is to get really good SECURE working postions or at least to make sure you are SECURE before cutting.

 

All the best mate - I'm sure you will be fine. The assessors are only human after all.

[john dawson]

the assessors are not there to catch you out. you either know it or you dont.

there wont be anything you wont have been taught, just relax and enjoy it.

[chilli]

No-one should be disadvantaged in an exam, test or assessment by whichever form of dsylexia they are inconvenienced by. It is important not to be embarrassed & to tell the examiner/ assessor beforehand. If 'word blindness' prevents you from understanding (part of) a written question then it should be read to you. Same in reverse.

I'm not talking here just of arb. assessments but of exams in general, (with certain hi-tech exceptions).

Once it was recognised that my lad suffered & that he wasn't just 'thick' or disruptive in class, he was able to get through GCSE's, driving test etc & a variety of NPTC's.

Good luck to you Stroudy.

[Recceboy]

When i did my ariel rescue it was commented on that i was constantly speaking to the casualty and that was the first time the assessor had seen\heard that throughout an assessment.

It doesn't matter if they are unconsious they may still be able to hear you. So constant reassurance that you are getting to them, what your going to do etc etc will keep you calm and the injured party calm and also assist your thought process in what you are doing. So be as vocal as possible.

 

Good luck.

[stroudy]

hey guys thanks for all the help i really appreciate it :-) i think its all startinin 2 sink in now

[Silver Back]

As an Assessor I alway say that I am there to pass a candidate, it is not necessarily the perfect recall of information that we are after. An assessment can be something to learn from, you have just got to be safe, if you stuff something up, it is how you get out of it safely, know why move on. I trap my saw, slip in trees, forget information, but at the end of the day I'm (fairly) safe, do the job and know where to find info, and not bullSh*t. There are a huge number of dyslexics in arb, the draw I guess is an increased ability to do a practical job well and dare I say it more artistically.

You will do fine, trust your training, equipment and your ability

[stroudy]

cheers mate thats good 2 know. roll on monday, i just wonna do it know, i think im ready for it :-)

[Littletree]

Hi I did mine only a few weeks back . I have mild learning difficulties which affects my understanding of what is being asked /wanted sometimes its difficult for me to explain in words the answers or descriptions that I can see clearly in my head .

 

My asses were told about it before hand and they were very good ,this was the same for all my assessments they were patient and they did everything they could to help get the best from me.

 

don't worry your CS38 is the best assessment to do of them all you will find if you love climbing its not a difficult assessment just climb and enjoy it .

 

There are a few questions but these happen as the assessment is going along so with each situation there is a few questions but its not hard as the situation itself gives you most of the answers as its all in context to what you are doing at each stage.

 

Good luck and Enjoy

Littletree:thumbup:

[stroudy]

cool cheers mate and cool pic, i liked spiking, it was kinnda weird but i enjoyed it. yer dyslexia is hard 2 explain 2people some times but im kindda like u, i can read and right but some times just explaining some thing easy, goes so bad! i just need 2 chill out 4 the assessment and i think ill b ok