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Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

The Level 3 provides a pathway for learners to understand assessment and if required, qualify as an assessor. Learners who wish to achieve these units could be assessing competence or non-competence based learning, knowledge or skills. They will select the units and qualifications that meet the requirements of what they are assessing.

There are three awards and a certificate available at Level 3.

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What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement is for practitioners who may use all of the listed assessment methods based upon sound assessment principles.

  • A knowledge-only unit for those who are starting their journey as an assessor, or those who need to know about assessment practice but are not currently practising.
  • For practitioners who assess the demonstration of competence in a work environment
  • For practitioners who assess knowledge and/or skills in vocationally related subject areas

The course covers all the essential principles and practices of training assessment and quality assurance, including assessing competence and achievement.

Learning takes place in the work environment.

How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods include observation, witness testimony, interview and discussion, oral and written questions, assignments, projects and case studies.

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Other Vocational and Industrial Trainers

Up to £48,224
/year

Other vocational and industrial trainers provide instruction in manual, manipulative and other vocational skills and advise on, plan and organise vocational instruction within industrial, commercial and other establishments.

Careers Advisers and Vocational Guidance Specialists

Up to £39,411
/year

Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists give advice on careers or occupations, training courses and related matters, direct school leavers and other job seekers into employment and assess their progress.

Information Technology Trainers

Up to £52,229
/year

Information technology trainers provide instruction in the use of computers for professional and personal purposes and advise on, plan and organise IT training within industrial, commercial and other establishments.

Your progression pathway

Before this Level 2 or GCSEs
This course Level 3 Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
Progression

Progression

Progress to level 4.

Costs

Course Fees

UK

We do not currently have fee information available for this course. Please contact us for further information.

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Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 3

Duration

Learners can study at their own pace, but normally completed within a year of commencing the programme.

Study Mode

Part-Time

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