Free Level 3 Assessor Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Wellington House, part-time during the day. The course runs over 36 weeks, giving you time to fit learning around other commitments. You'll work toward the NCFE Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, a recognised assessor qualification that prepares you to assess learners in vocational settings. Before you start, you'll attend an information, advice, and guidance session so the team can confirm the course is the right fit for you.
Who this course is for
Anyone. Please contact us for more information.
Entry requirements
An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles and practices of assessment in vocational contexts.
You'll learn how to plan and prepare assessment activities for learners.
You'll assess occupational competence in the work environment.
You'll assess vocational skills, knowledge, and understanding.
You'll give constructive feedback to learners on their performance.
You'll understand how to manage and quality-assure the assessment process.
You'll keep accurate and compliant assessment records.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Wellington House. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence, observations of your assessment practice, and professional discussions. You'll gather evidence by assessing real learners in a vocational setting, so you'll need access to learners you can assess as part of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wellington House will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need access to learners in a vocational setting to complete your assessment practice.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Vocational assessor. Assess learners working toward vocational qualifications.
NVQ assessor. Support and assess NVQ candidates in the workplace.
Apprenticeship assessor. Assess apprentices across a range of sectors.
Training assessor. Work within a training provider assessing learner competence.
Internal quality assurer. Progress into quality-assuring assessment practice.
Skills coach. Support learners through work-based programmes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Adds teaching skills to your assessor qualification, opening roles in further education and training delivery.
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 within an organisation.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. A fuller teaching qualification for those moving into lecturing or training roles.
