Free Level 3 Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Course in Warrington. Classes run at Warrington and Vale Royal College Warrington Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 120 hours and suits anyone already working in assessment or moving into an assessment role. You'll cover the knowledge and practice needed to assess learners in work environments across most occupational sectors, whether for accredited or non-accredited programmes. Six knowledge sessions underpin Unit 301, followed by practical workshops. You'll need access to two learners and a countersigning assessor or mentor during training.
Who this course is for
This assessment qualification is designed for people working in, or looking to enter roles in assessment of learners. They are open to people carrying out assessments in most learning environments which include FE, Adult Continuing Learning, Employers and Third Sector. They are designed for anyone assessing in all occupational sectors which includes accredited learning and non-accredited learning. Each course will consist of 6 underpinning knowledge sessions for unit 301, followed by workshops
Entry requirements
In order to undertake the practical unit, you will need access to two learners to work with for the work environment unit (302) You will also need a countersigning assessor/mentor whilst you are in training and access to the quality assurer for the programme you are working on. This can be for any accredited or non-accredited qualification. However, a robust quality assurance system should be in place if using standard operating procedures within an organisation, as the quality assurer will need
What you will learn
You'll learn how to plan and prepare assessments in a work environment.
You'll develop skills in making assessment decisions against set criteria.
You'll practise giving constructive feedback to learners after assessment.
You'll understand how to record and report assessment outcomes accurately.
You'll explore the principles and practices of competence-based assessment.
You'll learn how quality assurance systems support the assessment process.
How you will learn
The course combines six underpinning knowledge sessions for Unit 301 with practical workshops. You'll apply your learning directly in your own workplace, assessing real learners as part of Unit 302. A countersigning assessor or mentor supports you throughout your training. You'll also need access to a quality assurer for the programme you are working on. Assessment is through observed practice in the work environment and written evidence of your knowledge.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Warrington and Vale Royal College Warrington Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange access to two learners to assess, a countersigning assessor or mentor, and a quality assurer for the programme you are working on.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Assessor, assessing learners in workplace or vocational settings
Internal quality assurer, checking assessment quality within a programme
Training assessor, supporting apprentices or trainees in the workplace
Vocational trainer, delivering and assessing occupational skills
Learning and development coordinator, overseeing staff training and assessment
Apprenticeship assessor, assessing apprentices across a range of sectors
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment: a complementary qualification covering the theory behind assessment, useful if you want a broader assessor credential.
Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice: the next step if you move into a quality assurance role, overseeing assessors and standards within a programme.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: broadens your role into teaching and training delivery alongside assessment.
