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Free Level 3 Assessor Training in Barnsley – Barnsley College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Assessor Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Barnsley College, daytime on a flexible schedule. To join, you need to be working in a role where you assess competence-based qualifications in the workplace and in training environments such as workshops or classrooms. The course covers the principles of assessment, assessing vocational skills and knowledge, and assessing occupational competence in the work environment. It typically takes two years to complete.

Who this course is for

The course covers the understanding of principles and practices of assessment, assessing vocational skills, knowledge and understanding and assessing occupational competence in the work environment.

This qualification is intended for those who assess both occupational competence in the work environment and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (for example a workshop, classroom or other training environment)

Entry requirements

You must be working in a role where you are required to assess competence based qualifications in the work place, e.g. NVQs and you are required to assess/moderate within a college, training workshop or classroom situation.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles and practices of assessment.
  • You'll assess occupational competence in real workplace settings.
  • You'll assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in training environments such as workshops and classrooms.
  • You'll plan and carry out assessments fairly and consistently.
  • You'll give structured feedback to learners on their performance.
  • You'll maintain accurate assessment records and documentation.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at Barnsley College on a flexible timetable. Assessment is practical and work-based. You'll be observed assessing learners in your workplace and in training environments. You'll also complete written assignments covering assessment principles and practice. Evidence from your day-to-day assessing role forms a central part of your portfolio.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Barnsley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Assessor, assessing NVQs and vocational qualifications in the workplace
  • Internal Quality Assurer, checking assessment quality across a centre
  • Training and Development Officer, supporting staff learning and assessment
  • Apprenticeship Assessor, visiting and assessing apprentices on programme
  • Further Education Lecturer, teaching and assessing vocational subjects
  • Skills Coach, guiding learners through work-based programmes

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice: the next step if you want to oversee and quality-assure assessment across a team or centre.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: broadens your practice into full teaching and curriculum delivery, recognised for roles in further education.
  • CELTA or subject-specific teaching qualifications if you move into language or specialist instruction.
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