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Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

Course Overview

Course Intent:

The course is designed to provide the essential knowledge and understanding that assessment staff need and offer additional units that describe competent practice. This approach gives flexibility and a greater potential to meet the needs of aspiring Assessors.

Who the course is for:

This qualification is intended for those who assess both occupational competence in the work environment and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (for example a workshop, classroom or other training environment).

Course starting dates and times

This course is delivered over 20 weeks via a virtual classroom where you will need access to a computer/laptop and internet, and in community venues.

Key Information

Course Length
20 weeks

Course Level
Level 3

Awarding Body
NCFE

For Individuals

Benefits

Study will enhance both your personal skills and professional development.

Personal tutors are assigned to you to ensure you have the support needed to succeed.

Learners who achieve one of these qualifications could progress to:

  • NCFE Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
  • NCFE Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
  • NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

Cost and Funding Information

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What you will learn

Unit 1: Understanding the principles and practices of assessment

Assess occupational competence in the work environment

Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding

How you will learn

This course is delivered via a virtual classroom supported by our tutors. It includes the following assessment methods (although not all of these require performance evidence):

  • observation of performance in the work environment
  • examining products of work
  • questioning the learner
  • discussing with the learner
  • use of others (witness testimony)
  • looking at learner statements
  • recognising prior learning
  • assessment of the learner in simulated environments/li>
  • skills tests
  • oral and written questions
  • assignments
  • projects
  • case studies