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Level 3 Assessor Training in Derby – Derby College

Cost£650.00
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Course in Derby. Classes run at Derby College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 18 weeks and is delivered through workshops and one-to-one tutorials on a flexible basis. You'll assess the work-based competence of students working toward their own qualifications, supporting them to gather evidence and meet the standards required. To join, you'll need a relevant qualification, current experience in your subject specialism, and access to at least two students completing a regulated work-based qualification.

Who this course is for

Assessing occupational competence is a critical role in education and training - and achieving this qualification will ensure quality assurance within the assessment process.  It involves supporting students and assessing their work-based competence to enable them to achieve their qualification. The course will be delivered via workshops and 1-1 tutorials, all on a flexible basis, to suit your needs.  Your assessor will visit you in the workplace every three to four weeks and provide advice, guidance and support to enable you to collect evidence to achieve the qualification.What are the benefits?Gain a recognised qualification in assessment, which is required by many awarding organisationsDevelop your knowledge and understanding of assessment and evidence your commitment to thisEmbed best practice in assessmentContribute to increased efficiency and effectiveness of assessment within your organisation

Entry requirements

Evidence of a qualification at an appropriate level, and relevant, up-to-date experience in your vocational/subject-specialismBe in a position to follow your organisation’s policies and proceduresAccess to at least two students who are completing a work-based qualification (this must be regulated by an awarding organisation)Access to an allocated countersigning Assessor/Mentor and a qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) within the area you are assessing so that they can give you further suppo

What you will learn

  • You'll plan and carry out assessments of occupational competence in the workplace.
  • You'll judge evidence against the standards required by a regulated qualification.
  • You'll give structured feedback to the students you assess.
  • You'll maintain accurate assessment records and documentation.
  • You'll apply your organisation's assessment policies and quality assurance procedures.
  • You'll support students in gathering and presenting evidence for their qualification.

How you will learn

Learning is delivered through group workshops and one-to-one tutorials, scheduled flexibly to fit around your work commitments. Your assessor will visit you in your workplace every three to four weeks to observe your practice, review evidence, and provide guidance. You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your day-to-day assessing work. An interview is required before you start the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Derby College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need access to at least two students completing a regulated work-based qualification, a countersigning assessor or mentor, and a qualified Internal Quality Assurer in your assessment area.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Assessor. Assess learners working toward vocational qualifications.
  • NVQ Assessor. Assess NVQ candidates in their workplace.
  • Trainer-Assessor. Combine training delivery with formal assessment duties.
  • Apprenticeship Assessor. Assess apprentices against their apprenticeship standards.
  • Skills Coach. Support and assess learners in work-based programmes.
  • Internal Quality Assurer. Progress into quality assurance of the assessment process.

What you could study next

Once you hold the assessing competence in the work environment qualification, you could move into quality assurance roles. The Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment covers the IQA role. If you want to extend into classroom teaching, the Level 3 Award in Education and Training is the recognised starting point. Both qualifications are valued by colleges, training providers, and awarding organisations.

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