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Free Level 3 TAQA Assessor Training in Cheltenham

CostFREE
Duration24 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 TAQA Assessor Training in Cheltenham. Classes run at National Star College, daytime on a flexible basis. This free taqa assessor training course is open to people working in assessment roles and those looking to move into them. It covers the principles and practices of assessment across a wide range of settings, including further education, employer training, and the third sector. The course runs for 24 hours in total.

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 understand the principles and requirements of assessment in learning environments.
  • You'll learn how to plan and prepare assessment activities.
  • You'll explore how to make assessment decisions and record them accurately.
  • You'll understand how to give feedback that supports learner progress.
  • You'll examine the legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements that apply to assessment.
  • You'll consider how to reflect on and improve your own assessment practice.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at National Star College, with flexible daytime attendance. Assessment for the City and Guilds Level 3 Award is knowledge-based. You'll demonstrate your understanding through written tasks and assignments rather than observed teaching practice. Contact National Star College directly on 01242 527631 to find out about entry requirements and how the course is structured for your situation.

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, supporting learners in FE or training organisations
  • Internal quality assurer, checking assessment standards across a team
  • Workplace trainer and assessor, in employer-based learning programmes
  • Vocational assessor, working across occupational sectors
  • Learning and development coordinator, overseeing staff assessment processes
  • Third sector training coordinator, assessing non-accredited learning programmes

What you could study next

  • City and Guilds Level 3 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice. A natural next step if you move into overseeing other assessors.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. Broadens your role into teaching and training delivery, not just assessment.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Teaching. The full teaching qualification for those working or aiming to work in further education and skills.
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