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Free Level 3 Assessor Training in Cheltenham – National Star College

CostFREE
Duration84 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Assessor Course in Cheltenham. Classes run at National Star College, daytime on a flexible basis. This is a practical qualification for people who are already occupationally competent in their field and working as a trainee assessor. You'll need access to a group of learners so you can carry out and evidence real assessments. The course covers how to assess occupational competence in the workplace and work-related skills in training environments such as workshops and classrooms. It typically takes 150 hours to complete.

Who this course is for

These qualifications are for people working in or looking to work in assessment and internal quality assurance.

These qualifications are open to people carrying out assessments and quality assurance in most learning environments including FE, Adult Continuing Learning, Employers and Third Sector. They are designed for anyone assessing and carrying out quality assurance in all occupational sectors, accredited learning, non-accredited learning (e.g. where performance is being assessed by the learner is not undertaking a qualification) and qualifications on the National Qualification Framework (NQF).

Entry requirements

For more information, please contact National Star College directly on 01242 527631

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to plan and prepare assessment activities for learners in the workplace.
  • You'll develop skills in assessing occupational competence in real work environments.
  • You'll learn how to assess work-related skills in training settings such as classrooms and workshops.
  • You'll understand how to make and record assessment decisions against industry standards.
  • You'll learn how to give feedback to learners on their performance.
  • You'll develop knowledge of quality assurance processes that support assessment practice.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at National Star College on a flexible schedule. Assessment is practical and evidence-based. You'll gather a portfolio of real assessments carried out with your own learners, demonstrating your competence in both workplace and training-environment assessment. You must be working as a trainee assessor throughout the course so you can collect the evidence required.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Assessor, assess learners working toward vocational qualifications
  • Internal quality assurer, oversee assessment quality within your organisation
  • NVQ assessor, assess candidates in trade or care settings
  • Workplace trainer and assessor, combine training and assessment roles
  • Apprenticeship assessor, assess apprentices in your occupational area
  • Skills coach, support learners through work-based programmes

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (City and Guilds) - the next step if you want to oversee and quality-assure assessment in your organisation.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training - broadens your practice into teaching and training if you want to move into a full trainer or tutor role.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training - a first-stage teaching qualification for those working or aiming to work in further education.
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