Course
Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
This qualification is intended for those who assess (or wish to assess) vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (e.g. classroom, training environment).
Online Only Course
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The Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocational Related Achievement is a nationally recognised qualification designed for individuals aiming to assess vocational skills, knowledge, and understanding in various settings. This course is ideal for those seeking to become qualified assessors, ensuring learners meet the required standards in their vocational qualifications.
This course is suitable for:
- Trainers, coaches, and instructors who wish to assess vocational qualifications.
- Individuals working in further education, training providers, or private sector training.
- For Employers aiming to assess staff competency in-house.
- Those considering a career change into assessment and quality assurance.
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How You're Taught
Online
The course content is delivered online, and you'll be able to work through the course at your own pace with the support of a tutor as and when needed. You'll access the learning through our online learning portal, where you'll watch video lectures, read support material, do quizzes and complete written work. All this is in preparation for your practical assessment.
In-person Guidance
Once you're ready, you'll be invited to shadow our assessment team, to get a feel for how the role is done in a real learning and assessment environment. You'll be supported through observing our tutors and assessors, and then once ready you'll conplete your assessment with a qualified assessor.
Assessment
Knowledge Questions
This is a series of questions relating to different aspects of the role of an assessor and the assessment processes you must understand and follow.
Professional Discussion
Once you've completed the knowledge questions you then have a live session with a tutor to discuss some of the questions you've answered, your tutor will ask questions to check your understanding of the assessment processes.
Learner Outline
For this you must complete a learner outline for yourself, giving some basic information about you and your career. There are four main areas that you write about with a set format to follow.
Standardisation Activity
This is where you will shadow at least one qualified assessor to understand the assessment processes and the required standards at each stage of the assessment. You'll then complete a log sheet to record the activity.
Practical and Written Assessment of Learners
You'll be observed assessing two learners for two assessments each, one being a practical assessment and one being a written worksheet. You will be observed throughout this process to check that you are assessing learners competently. Please note that the two learners you assess must be undertaking a qualification that you have yourself.
Written Self-reflection
This is a self-reflection on your performance with both learners. For this, you will complete a written document which includes a series of questions about how you think you did in your practical assessment, did you follow assessment processes correctly, how were you with the learner etc.
Progression
Achieving this qualification can open up opportunities for individuals to work as assessors in various vocational sectors, contributing to the assessment and development of learners in their chosen field.
Entry Requirement
Learners for this qualification must be aged 19 and above and have access to learners (candidates), who they can assess in the training environment.
Modules
The qualification covers key principles and practices of assessment, enabling participants to effectively evaluate vocational skills and knowledge. The core units include:
- Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment: This unit covers assessment techniques, responsibilities, and legal requirements.
- Assessing Vocational Skills, Knowledge, and Understanding: This unit focuses on planning, conducting, and reviewing assessments in vocational settings.
Fees & Funding
The course fee is £395.00
To book the course if you're self-funding we require you to either pay the full fee or a £100.00 non-refundable deposit to secure your place.
We also offer Envisage payment plans for this course, so you can spread the payments over a 3 or 6-month period.
If a third party is paying for the course, such as your employer or supporting organisation, then choose 'invoice' to book and we will contact you for further details.
How to Apply
You can BOOK NOW through our website, please press the BOOK NOW button and follow the steps to secure your place.
Please get in touch with us if you have any questions or queries:
info@envisagetraining.co.uk or give us a call at 0114 223 5650