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Level 3 Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Course in Loughborough

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Course in Loughborough. Classes run at Main Campus, part-time during the day over around one year.

Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances. Contact Main Campus for details on what you may be eligible for. The course is for practitioners who already work in a vocational area and need a formal assessor qualification. You'll learn how to plan assessments, observe and judge candidate performance against national standards, record decisions, and build a portfolio of evidence. Topics include standardising assessment decisions and giving structured feedback in the workplace.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment.

Who this course is for

The TAQA Level 3 Assessors Award is a qualification for practitioners assessing competence in the work environment. These were previously called the D Units or Assessor and Verifier Awards but are now known as the TAQA (Training, Assessor and Quality Assurance) Awards. For some qualifications it is stipulated by the Awarding Organisation that assessors must hold a relevant assessor qualification. This is an ‘in service’ award and candidates must have access to trainees (by job role or placement) in order to complete the process.

Entry requirements

Candidates for this qualification must:

Have access to an appropriate assessment centre Have access to at least 2 candidates to be assessed Have access to an assessor/mentor for countersigning Have the potential to study at this level (A-level equivalent) Have occupational competency in the qualification they are assessing

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to plan and prepare for workplace assessments.
  • You'll learn how to assess a candidate's performance and knowledge against national standards.
  • You'll learn how to record and process assessment decisions accurately.
  • You'll learn how to standardise assessment decisions across a team.
  • You'll develop skills in observing practice and giving structured feedback.
  • You'll build a portfolio of evidence from your own assessment work.
  • You'll understand the requirements and responsibilities of the assessor role.

How you will learn

The course blends tutorials, independent study, and written assignments. You'll gather evidence from your own assessment practice in the workplace and have your practice observed. A mentor or countersigning assessor will support you throughout. Assessment is portfolio-based, drawing on real evidence from your work with candidates.

What you will need to bring

You must have access to an appropriate assessment centre and at least two candidates to assess. You'll also need access to an assessor or mentor who can countersign your work. You must have occupational competency in the subject area you are assessing. Main Campus will confirm what else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • NVQ Assessor, assesses candidates working toward vocational qualifications.
  • Trainer Assessor, combines training delivery with formal workplace assessment.
  • Apprenticeship Assessor, assesses apprentices against their programme standards.
  • Internal Quality Assurer, oversees assessment quality within a training centre, though this role typically requires a further quality assurance qualification.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment, useful if you want a broader grounding in assessment theory alongside this qualification.
  • Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, the natural next step for assessors moving into quality assurance roles.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, for those who want to move into a full teaching or training role.
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