Free Level 3 Assessor Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You carry out assessment in your organisation and want a professional qualification to match. You'll study over around 6 months, building evidence from your real assessment practice as you go. To enrol, you need to be employed or have a work placement where you can assess others. You'll also complete a short literacy and numeracy check before you start. This level 3 assessor qualification is awarded by Highfield.
Who this course is for
This qualification is for people working in, or looking to enter into, roles in assessment. The units will provide people who carry out assessment in their organisation with the opportunity to develop and improve their practice as well as achieving a professional qualification for the role.
Entry requirements
Learners need to be employed or have a work placement where they are able to apply the knowledge and generate evidence for this qualification. A basic Literacy & Numeracy assessment will need to be undertaken prior to enrolment to ensure suitability for this programme.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to plan and prepare assessment activities for learners in a work environment.
You'll develop skills in judging evidence against set standards and making assessment decisions.
You'll practise giving clear, constructive feedback to learners after assessment.
You'll learn how to record assessment decisions accurately and consistently.
You'll understand the legal and ethical responsibilities that come with the assessor role.
You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your own assessment practice.
How you will learn
Learning happens in your workplace. You gather evidence from your day-to-day assessment activities and build a portfolio over the course. Assessment is competence-based, meaning you demonstrate what you can do in practice rather than sitting a written exam. An assessor will observe your practice and review your portfolio evidence to confirm you meet the qualification standards.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Pilot IMS 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 NVQ candidates across a range of sectors.
Training and Development Officer. Support staff learning and assessment processes.
Apprenticeship Assessor. Assess apprentices against their apprenticeship standards.
Workplace Trainer and Assessor. Combine training delivery with formal assessment duties.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment. A broader assessor qualification covering assessment theory alongside practice.
Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice. The next step if you move into quality assurance, overseeing other assessors in your organisation.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. Suitable if you want to move into a wider teaching or training role alongside assessment.
