Free Level 3 Assessor Course in Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at West Suffolk College, part-time during the day. The course runs over one year, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. You'll learn how to plan, carry out, and make decisions on competence-based assessments in a real work environment. Before you start, you'll need to have learners in place for you to assess as part of the course. This free assessor course for adults leads to the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment with certificate.
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 the workplace.
You'll observe and gather evidence of learner competence against set standards.
You'll make assessment decisions and record your judgements accurately.
You'll give clear, constructive feedback to learners after assessments.
You'll understand the legal and ethical responsibilities of an assessor.
You'll manage risks and quality requirements within the assessment process.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at West Suffolk College alongside practical assessment activity carried out with your own learners in the workplace. Assessment includes observed practice, a portfolio of evidence drawn from your assessments, and professional discussion. You must have learners available to assess throughout the course, as this evidence forms a core part of what you are marked on.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Suffolk College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Assessor, assessing vocational learners in the workplace
Internal quality assurer, checking assessment quality across a centre
Trainer assessor, combining training delivery with formal assessment
Apprenticeship assessor, working with apprentices toward their end-point assessment
NVQ assessor, supporting learners through competence-based qualifications
Skills coach, guiding learners in work-based training programmes
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment: a companion qualification covering the underpinning theory of assessment, often taken alongside or after this Award.
Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice: the next step if you want to move into quality assurance and oversee other assessors.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: broadens your role into full teaching and training delivery.
