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Free Level 3 Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Course in Wakefield

CostFREE
Duration10 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Course in Wakefield. Classes run at Wakefield College, part-time during the day with a mix of online study and time at the centre.

The course covers assessment planning, observing learners in the workplace, judging evidence, and giving feedback. You'll need relevant vocational experience in the area you want to assess, and access to at least two learners working towards vocational qualifications. The course typically takes 10 months to complete.

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

Who this course is for

This suite of qualifications replaces the previous A1 and A2 vocational assessor awards. They reflect the assessment requirements of qualifications within Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and provide practitioners with recognition, through qualification, of excellence in assessment practice.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for the Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment. The remaining three qualifications require you to have vocational qualifications and relevant practical experience in the vocational area you wish to assess. You will also need access to at least two learners who are currently working towards vocational qualifications, or being assessed against in-house standards.

What you will learn

  • You'll plan and prepare assessment activities for learners in the workplace.
  • You'll observe learners performing tasks and judge their competence against set standards.
  • You'll evaluate a range of evidence types to support assessment decisions.
  • You'll give clear, constructive feedback to learners after assessment.
  • You'll make and record assessment decisions accurately and consistently.
  • You'll understand the legal and ethical responsibilities of an assessor.
  • You'll reflect on your own assessment practice and identify areas to improve.

How you will learn

You'll study a mix of online learning and face-to-face sessions at Wakefield College. Assessment is work-based: you'll be observed assessing real learners in your vocational area, and you'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your practice. You'll also complete written assignments and professional discussions with your assessor.

What you will need to bring

Wakefield College will confirm what you need before you start. You will need access to at least two learners who are working towards vocational qualifications or being assessed against in-house standards, and you'll need relevant vocational experience in the area you wish to assess.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • NVQ Assessor, assesses learners working towards vocational qualifications in your specialist area.
  • Trainer Assessor, combines training delivery with formal assessment of learner competence.
  • Internal Quality Assurer, oversees assessment quality within a training centre or employer, usually requires a further qualification at Level 4.
  • Workplace Trainer, designs and delivers training programmes for staff in a specific vocational area.
  • Apprenticeship Assessor, assesses apprentices against their apprenticeship standard in the workplace.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, the natural next step if you want to oversee and quality-assure assessment within your organisation.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, broadens your skills into formal teaching and training delivery alongside assessment.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, a more advanced teaching qualification for those moving into a full training or education role.
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