Free Level 3 Assessor Course in Ashington. Evening classes run at Northumberland College Ashington Campus, so you can fit study around your existing work. This is a free assessor course open to adults who are already working in an assessing role. You assess both occupational competence in the workplace and vocational skills in classroom or workshop settings. No formal entry requirements apply, but you need to be in a relevant job role to take part. The course runs part-time with one evening session per week.
Who this course is for
This qualification is intended for those who assess both occupational competence in the work environment and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in a workshop, classroom or other training environment other than assessing competence in a work environment. There must be evidence to cover all of the assessment methods listed in the units.
Entry requirements
No entry requirements however you need to be in the correct job role to undertake the course.
What you will learn
You'll assess occupational competence in real work environments.
You'll assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in workshop and classroom settings.
You'll apply a range of assessment methods to gather evidence.
You'll plan and organise assessment activities for learners.
You'll give feedback to learners on their performance and progress.
You'll maintain accurate and consistent assessment records.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in person at the Ashington Campus on weekday evenings. Assessment is portfolio-based. You'll gather evidence covering all the assessment methods specified in the units, drawing on your practice in your own workplace. There must be evidence to cover both work-environment competence assessment and vocational skills assessment in a training environment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland College Ashington Campus 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 a training centre.
NVQ Assessor. Assess NVQ candidates in workplace settings.
Apprenticeship Assessor. Assess apprentices on and off the job.
Training and Development Officer. Support staff learning within organisations.
Further Education Lecturer. Teach and assess vocational subjects in colleges.
What you could study next
Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice. The natural next step if you move into quality assuring assessors' work within your organisation.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. Broadens your role into teaching and training, alongside assessing.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. A fuller teaching qualification for those moving into further education or training delivery.
