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  • Level: 3
  • Study Mode: Part-time
  • Start Date:

    Cohort 1: 17 November – 8 December 2023
    Cohort 2: 9  February – 8 March 2024 (break for half-term w/c 19 February)

TAQA Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement

For teachers, trainers or assessors who assess the knowledge and/or skills in vocationally related subject areas (in a classroom or workshop) using the following assessment methods: assessments in simulated environments/skills tests/oral and written questions/assignments/projects/case studies/RPL. This Award consists of 2 units. 

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  • Level: 3
  • Study Mode: Part-time
  • Start Date:

    Cohort 1: 17 November – 8 December 2023
    Cohort 2: 9  February – 8 March 2024 (break for half-term w/c 19 February)

TAQA Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment

For teachers, trainers or assessors who assess the demonstration of competence in the workplace using the following assessment methods:  observation, examination of work product, oral questioning, discussion, witness testimony, learner statements and RPL.  This Award consists of 2 Units (1 x knowledge-based unit and 1 x performance-based unit).

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  • Level: 3
  • Study Mode: Part-time
  • Start Date: Cohort 1: 17 November – 8 December 2023 Cohort 2: 9 February – 8 March 2024 (break for half-term w/c 19 February)

TAQA Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment

For aspiring assessors, admin staff, managers, HR or quality assurance personnel wishing to understand the assessment process and best practice.

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  • Level: 3
  • Study Mode: Part-time
  • Start Date:

    Cohort 1: 17 November – 8 December 2023
    Cohort 2: 9  February – 8 March 2024 (break for half-term w/c 19 February)

TAQA Level 3 Certificate In Assessing Vocational Achievement

For teachers, trainers or assessors who assess the demonstration of competence in both the workplace and classroom environments, using a variety of assessment methods. This certificate consists of 3 Units (1 x knowledge-based unit and 2 x performance-based unit).

TAQA Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

A knowledge only Award for anyone starting their journey as a quality Assurance practitioner, i.e.  senior teachers, trainers or assessors who need to know about quality assurance , but not carrying out IQA themselves.  This Award consists of 1 unit 

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  • Level: 4
  • Study Mode: Part-time
  • Start Date:

    Cohort 1: 12 January – 2 February 2024
    Cohort 2: 19  April – 10 May 2024

TAQA Level 4 Award in Understanding Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

A knowledge only Award for anyone starting their journey as a quality Assurance practitioner, i.e.  senior teachers, trainers or assessors who need to know about quality assurance , but not carrying out IQA themselves. This Award consists of 1 unit.

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  • Level: 4
  • Study Mode: Part-time
  • Start Date:

    Cohort 1: 12 January – 2 February 2024
    Cohort 2: 19  April – 10 May 2024

TAQA Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

For practitioners who conduct internal quality assurance of the assessment process from within a centre or organisation, by sample planning, monitoring and advising on the practice of assessors.. This award consists of 2 units.

Teacher Training Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Learn the practical and theoretical aspects of training and assessing in the private or public sector. This 15 week course is an introduction to training and teaching which is suitable for current trainers and FE teachers or those wishing to become a trainer or FE teacher. There is no requirement to be working as a trainer or teacher.

The course offers weekly online live classes that support you with understanding the key topics and practising the skills you need to be successful in a training and teaching role. In the live classes you will be learning from both teacher input and from fellow students working in the same profession.

Start date: 26th September 2023
End date: 23rd January 2024

Teacher Training Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training

This course will prepare you with everything you need to start work in a full teaching/training role. You will learn and apply the practical and theoretical aspects of planning, teaching/training and assessing in Further and Adult Education or the private or public sector. This 30 week course is for perfect for anybody working either full or part-time in a full teacher, trainer or instructor role.

Teacher Training Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

This course will prepare you with everything you need to start work in a full teaching/training role. You will learn and apply the practical and theoretical aspects of planning, teaching/training and assessing in Further and Adult Education or the private or public sector. This 51 week course is for perfect for anybody working either full or part-time in a full teacher, trainer or instructor role.