Level 3 Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Course in Beverley. Classes run at Flemingate Centre, part-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, so contact the college to confirm what you would pay. This assessing competence in the work environment qualification trains you to assess learners in their own workplace setting. You'll develop the skills to plan, carry out, and record competence-based assessments fairly and consistently. The course runs over approximately ten months at a manageable pace. It suits anyone balancing study with other commitments.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll plan and prepare competence-based assessments in workplace settings.
You'll carry out observations and gather evidence of learner performance.
You'll make and record assessment decisions against agreed standards.
You'll give clear, constructive feedback to learners after assessments.
You'll manage assessment records in line with quality requirements.
You'll understand the legal and ethical responsibilities of an assessor.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Flemingate Centre alongside practical assessment activity carried out in real workplace environments. Assessment is through observed practice, a portfolio of evidence, and professional discussion. You'll be assessed on your ability to plan and conduct competence assessments, make decisions, and give feedback. Your assessor will review your evidence and observe you working with learners.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Flemingate Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need access to a workplace where you can assess learners as part of the course requirements.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Assessor: assess learners in vocational and workplace settings.
Internal Quality Assurer: oversee assessment quality within a training provider.
Training and Development Officer: design and deliver staff training programmes.
Apprenticeship Assessor: assess apprentices against their occupational standards.
NVQ Assessor: assess candidates working toward NVQ qualifications.
Vocational Trainer: deliver and assess work-based learning programmes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment: broadens your understanding of assessment theory if you want to assess in a wider range of contexts.
Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice: the next step if you move into a quality assurance or lead assessor role.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: suitable if you want to move into a full teaching or training role alongside your assessing work.
