Level 3 Assessor Course. Study online at your own pace with Brooks and Kirk, fitting your learning around work and other commitments. The course is designed for people who are already occupationally competent in their field and want to assess others, whether in a workplace, workshop, training centre, or classroom. You'll need to be working in, or have access to, the vocational area you plan to assess. The course typically takes 6 months to complete.
Who this course is for
This is a practical-based qualification intended for learners 19 years and over who would like to be able to assess both occupational competence in the workplace, and work related skills in a training environment such as in a workshop, training centre or classroom. The course will give you the knowledge and skills required to assess work related learning to the required industry standards.
Entry requirements
You'll need to be occupationally competent in the work related area that you would like to assess in.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to plan and carry out assessments of occupational competence in the workplace.
You'll learn how to assess work-related skills in a training environment such as a workshop or classroom.
You'll understand the principles and requirements of assessment practice.
You'll learn how to make assessment decisions and provide feedback to learners.
You'll understand how to maintain legal and good practice requirements in assessment.
You'll learn how to quality-assure your own assessment practice.
How you will learn
You study online, working through the course material at a pace that suits you. Assessment is practical and evidence-based. You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your real assessor practice, demonstrating your competence in assessing both workplace performance and work-related skills in a training setting. You'll also complete written questions to show your knowledge and understanding of assessment principles.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooks and Kirk will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need access to learners you can assess in your occupational area, as the qualification requires you to gather evidence from real assessment practice.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Assessor. Assess learners working toward vocational qualifications in your specialist area.
Internal quality assurer. Check and monitor assessment practice within a training provider.
NVQ assessor. Assess NVQ candidates in workplace or training settings.
Apprenticeship assessor. Assess apprentices against their apprenticeship standards.
Training coordinator. Oversee work-based learning programmes within an organisation.
Further education tutor. Teach and assess vocational subjects in a college or training centre.
What you could study next
Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice. The natural next step if you want to quality-assure other assessors' work.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Broadens your skills into teaching and training delivery, useful if you want to move into a tutor or trainer role.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. A fuller teaching qualification for those aiming to work in further education.
