Free Level 3 Assessor Course in Manchester. Classes run at Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus, part-time during the day, over 22 weeks. This free assessor course is open to practitioners who already hold a Level 3 qualification in their occupational field and assess knowledge or skills in vocational subjects. You'll cover assessment methods including skills tests, oral and written questions, assignments, projects, and case studies. The course suits anyone balancing study with work or other commitments.
Who this course is for
The Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocational Achievement is for practitioners who assess knowledge and/or skills in vocationally-related subject areas who use the following assessment methods: assessments in simulated environments, skills tests, oral and written questions, assignments, projects and case studies. This may take place in training workshops, classrooms or other learning environments.
Entry requirements
L3 in occupational field
What you will learn
You'll plan and carry out assessments of vocational knowledge and skills.
You'll use a range of assessment methods, including skills tests, oral questions, written questions, and assignments.
You'll assess learners in simulated environments, training workshops, and classroom settings.
You'll make and record assessment decisions against set criteria.
You'll give structured feedback to learners on their performance.
You'll review and reflect on your own assessment practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus. Assessment covers the full range of methods relevant to vocational assessment: simulated environment assessments, skills tests, oral and written questions, assignments, projects, and case studies. You'll build a portfolio of evidence from your own assessment practice and be observed carrying out assessments in your occupational area.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Assessor, assessing learners in vocational training programmes
Internal quality assurer, checking assessment quality within a training centre
Trainer assessor, combining delivery and assessment roles
Apprenticeship assessor, assessing apprentices in the workplace
NVQ assessor, supporting learners through competence-based qualifications
Further education tutor with an assessment specialism
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (City and Guilds) - the next step if you move into overseeing assessment quality within your organisation.
Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice - relevant if you progress toward an external verifier or moderator role.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training - broadens your practice if you want to move into a full teaching or training role.
