This Assessor Guide is a practical resource material for assessors seeking guidance on how to conduct validation and/or moderation in accordance with the NQC (2009a) Code of Professional Practice: Validation and Moderation. It aims to support the continuous improvement processes implied within Element 1.5d (i.e, Assessment, including RPL is systematically validated) of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) Essential Conditions and Standards for Continuing Registration.