Free Level 3 Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Course in Rochdale. Classes run at Hopwood Hall College, part-time during the day, over 22 weeks. This assessing competence in the work environment course is for practitioners who already assess knowledge or skills in their occupational field. You'll need a Level 3 qualification in your occupational area to join. You'll cover a range of assessment methods, including skills tests, oral and written questions, assignments, projects, and case studies.
Who this course is for
The Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work place is for practitioners who assess knowledge and/or skills who use the following assessment methods: assessments in simulated environments, skills tests, oral and written questions, assignments, projects and case studies.
Entry requirements
L3 in occupational field
What you will learn
You'll plan and carry out assessments in real work environments.
You'll use a range of assessment methods, including skills tests, oral questions, written questions, and assignments.
You'll assess knowledge and skills using projects, case studies, and simulated environments.
You'll make and record assessment decisions against set criteria.
You'll give clear, constructive feedback to learners after assessment.
You'll reflect on and improve your own assessment practice.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Hopwood Hall College. Assessment methods include skills tests, oral and written questions, assignments, projects, and case studies. You'll also carry out assessments in simulated environments. Your practice as an assessor forms the core of how your competence is judged throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hopwood Hall College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Assessor. Assess learners' competence in vocational settings.
Internal Quality Assurer. Monitor and quality-assure assessment decisions.
Training and Development Officer. Design and assess workplace learning.
Vocational Trainer. Deliver and assess occupational training programmes.
Apprenticeship Assessor. Assess apprentices against their standards.
Skills Coach. Support and assess learners in work-based programmes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement. Extends your skills to include knowledge-based and vocationally related assessment methods, broadening the range of programmes you can assess.
Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice. The next step if you want to move into quality assurance and oversee assessment across a team or centre.
