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
This is a practical-based qualification intended for learners 19 years and over who would like to be able to assess both occupational competence in the workplace, and work related skills in a training environment such as in a workshop, training centre or classroom. The course will give you the knowledge and skills required to assess work related learning to the required industry standards.
Entry requirements
You'll need to be occupationally competent in the work related area that you would like to assess and working as a trainee assessor with access to a cohort of learners from whom you can gather evidence of real assessments.
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.
