Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry
Live listings typically advertise £32,000 to £35,000 a year. See the full Assessor salary guide.
Your route in
Employers typically expect around L3
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) L320 courses
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement L314 courses
- Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment L311 courses
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) L36 courses
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (VTCT) L33 courses
- Level 3 Assessor Award (TAQA): Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment L33 courses
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Add-on certificates
Complements to the main route. Where no level is shown, the awarding body does not specify one.
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Where this can take you
With experience, you could become a team leader, managing a group of technical staff, or work as a consultant for quality certification bodies. You might also specialise in areas like sustainable farming, land conservation or agricultural science.
Courses for this career
Level 3
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) L320 courses
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement L314 courses
- Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment L311 courses
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) L36 courses
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (VTCT) L33 courses