About the course

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).

How much does it cost?

The fee for this course is: £850

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Who is it suitable for?

 This course is suitable for you if:

• Are a trainee assessor assessing a caseload of learners working for an employer (i.e. Apprentices or those on work experience) and assessing in a classroom environment. 
• Have access to assessment of at last 4 learners 

Why study?

Learners will be invited to attend an initial induction session on a 1:1 basis, complete a skill scan and start a training plan for the course.  Attendance of the delivery sessions is required, along with personal research and study.  Access to a mentor in the workplace is recommended. Each learner will have access to a personal tutor/assessor for delivery and 1:1 work.

Where will this course take me?

The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (full Award), a L4 TAQA qualification or a Teacher training qualification.

Core modules

• Principles and requirements of assessment 
• Understanding different types of assessment 
• Understand how to plan assessment 
• Understand how to involve learners and others in assessment 
• Understand how to make assessment decisions 
• Understand the assessors’ contribution to quality assurance 
• Understand how to manage information relating to occupational competence 
• Understand legal and good practice requirements in relation to assessment

• How to apply the principles and requirement of assessment 
• How to apply the assessment cycle when working with apprentices / work based learners and classroom based learners 
• How your role impacts on quality assurance 
• How to apply reflective practice within your role.   

How will I be assessed?

Following delivery of the underpinning knowledge, the knowledge-based unit is assessed by a written assignment.  Performance evidence is generated by collation of naturally occurring work-based evidence to demonstrate completion of the full assessment cycle at least 4 times. Per performance based unit.   This includes a minimum of 2 observations in the workplace for each of the performance-based units.  A CPD record and reflective journal will need to be completed.

Will I have to provide anything?

You will attend the course from home, so a device, such as a tablet or laptop would be essential to have, as well as a quite area to work from and a good Wi-Fi signal.

The Assessment criteria for the qualification you are responsible for delivering