Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF)

Course Overview

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed for those who wish to::

• Assess occupational competence in the work environment
and
• Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding outside the work environment i.e. in a training setting

Transferable to any sector that the candidate has occupational competence in, this qualification provides a national benchmark for best practice in assessing. Some of the key topics covered include: principles and practices of assessment, how to assess vocational skills, how to assess occupational competence in the work environment, and quality assurance in the assessment process.

Successful candidates will leave with the knowledge, skills and understanding required to successfully perform the role of assessor for competency based qualifications, such as NVQs, as well as vocational qualifications, such as first aid.

Course Details

• Responsibilities of an assessor
• Key concepts and principles of assessment
• Legal and good practice requirements
• Assessment methods
• Adapting assessments to meet individual learner needs
• Holistic assessment
• Using peer and self-assessment
• Planning assessments
• Minimising risk in assessment
• Making assessment decisions
• Assessment of occupational competence in a workplace environment
• Assessment of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
• Feedback and action planning
• Quality assurance in the assessment process

Course Dates

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Course Accreditations

Entry Requirements

All entrants must be able to read effectively and communicate clearly in written and spoken English to be able understand and interpret course materials. All trainees need to have the personal and intellectual abilities to acquire the knowledge and understand the skills needed to gain this award. They are expected to be competent in the field / subject they want to assess, as well as hold a relevant qualification in that area. Learners will be required to develop a portfolio of evidence including examples of your candidate’s work, assessment plans, and feedback to candidates and conduct practical assessments.

• Need to have access to a computer and internet
• IT literate (use of microsoft office)
• You will need to be a self-motivated individual, willing to complete and achieve
• Devote 5-6 hours per week to home study
• Be currently working in the training industry, or have access to learners/people you can assess in a classroom or work environment

You need to be working with a qualified assessor who can sign off your work as well as an IQA who oversees all your work. He or she also needs to verify your ability to assess learners within the work environment. If you don’t have access to an assessor or IQA, please contact us.

Price

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