Free Level 3 Assessor Course in Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at West Suffolk College, part-time during the day. This free assessor course takes two years to complete, fitting around other commitments. You'll develop the skills to plan, carry out, and make decisions on assessments in vocational settings. Before you start, you'll need to have learners in place to assess as part of your practice. The course covers observing performance, questioning learners, and judging evidence against set standards. You'll complete the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
There are no formal academic entry requirements but you must have made arrangements before the course starts to have learners to assess.
What you will learn
You'll plan and prepare assessment activities for learners in vocational settings.
You'll observe and assess learner performance in real work environments.
You'll use questioning and professional discussion to gather assessment evidence.
You'll make and record assessment decisions against set standards.
You'll give clear, constructive feedback to learners after assessments.
You'll manage and quality-check your own assessment records and documentation.
You'll work within the legal and ethical frameworks that govern assessment practice.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at West Suffolk College alongside practical assessment activity in your own workplace. Assessment includes observations of you assessing learners, a portfolio of evidence, professional discussions, and written assignments. Your assessor will observe your practice and review the evidence you collect from your own learners throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Suffolk College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You must have learners available to assess before the course begins, as this is a requirement of the qualification.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Assessor, working in further education or training providers
Vocational assessor, assessing learners in workplace settings
NVQ assessor, supporting learners through work-based qualifications
Apprenticeship assessor, visiting and assessing apprentices on programme
Internal quality assurer, overseeing assessment quality within a centre
Training officer, combining delivery and assessment responsibilities
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: broadens your skills into teaching and training delivery, useful if you want to move into a full training or tutoring role.
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: a deeper qualification for those moving into a lead teaching or curriculum role.
