Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF)
Who is this qualification for?
This Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement Award (RQF) replaces the A1 Assessor Award. The revised standards are designed to reflect the requirements of assessors in all occupational sectors, and are also the benchmark of good practice in the assessment of NVQ qualifications. They have been updated in-line with the new RQF framework. This course is ideal for tutors who wish to guide learners through the assessment process through all awarding bodies and is particularly suited to vocational and practical courses. This course aim is to develop your knowledge of the principles and practise of assessment. Most teaching and training organisations require you to have a basic understanding of teaching plus assessor qualification in order to be able to teach NVQ or RQF courses.
Entry Requirements
Al 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.
Course Structure
This qualification consists of 3 units.
- Unit 1 – Understanding the principles and practice of assessment.This is the foundation of the course. It will provide you with all the knowledge and understanding you need to become a qualified assessor. You will use these principles and practices throughout your assessor career.
- Unit 2 – Assessing competence in the work environment This unit will teach you: how to practically assess learners within a classroom environment follow approved standards and criteria use valid methods of assessment
- Unit 3 – Assessing vocationally related achievement.This is the final unit of this course, in which you will learn: how to practically assess learners within a classroom environment follow approved standards and criteria use valid methods of assessment designed for the classroom.
Assessment method
As part of your course you will be required to secure a placement in a suitable environment (more advice on this can be provided by contacting the college if you are in doubt).
- Unit 1 will be assessed through a series of assignments.
- Unit 2 will be assessed through you practically assessing learners in a work environment and producing work products and audio visual evidence
- Unit 3 will be assessed through you practically assessing learners in a classroom or training environment and producing work products and audio visual evidence.
For units 2 & 3 you will need to secure a position or placement which will allow access to the assessment of nationally regulated qualifications.(e.g. NVQ units, City and Guilds, RQF Qualifications, etc.)