VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

Course Information

The VTCT Skills Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement is a substantial vocational qualification that will prepare you for a career as a vocational assessor. This qualification is designed for learners aged 19 years or older and will support you to gain employment as a vocational assessor, as the units contained in this qualification cover all the skills and knowledge required for this role.

This is a practical-based qualification intended for those who assess both occupational competence in the work environment, and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (i.e. workshop, classroom or other training environment). Entry onto this qualification will require you to have full competence in the vocational subject area that you will be assessing and you will need access to a cohort of learners, so that you can gather evidence of real assessments.

This qualification includes units covering the principles and practices of assessment, assessing learners’ occupational competence in the work place and assessing vocational skills, and knowledge and understanding of education and training.

What does this qualification cover?

UV30563 D/601/5313 Understanding the principles and practices of assessment
UV30564 H/601/5314 Assess occupational competence in the work environment
UV30566 F/601/5319 Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding

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

Course Duration

You will be required to attend practical training, the number of days will depend on your existing role and experience.

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What will you achieve upon completion?

Whilst the primary purpose of this qualification is to prepare you for employment as a vocational assessor in the education and training sector, progression opportunities to level 4 qualifications also exist including:

– VTCT Skills Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
– VTCT Skills Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
– VTCT Skills Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice