Level 3 Assessor Course in Derby. Classes run at Derby College, part-time during the day over 18 weeks. You'll attend workshops and one-to-one tutorials on a flexible schedule, and your assessor will visit you in your workplace every three to four weeks to support your evidence collection. The course covers how to assess work-based competence and maintain quality assurance in the assessment process. To enrol, you'll need a relevant qualification, current experience in your vocational area, access to at least two learners completing a work-based qualification, and a countersigning assessor or mentor. NCFE Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment with certificate.
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-specialism
Be in a position to follow your organisation’s policies and procedures
Access to at least two students who are completing a work-based qualification (this must be regulated by an awarding organisation)
What you will learn
You'll plan and prepare assessment activities for work-based learners.
You'll assess occupational competence using a range of evidence types.
You'll give constructive feedback to learners on their performance.
You'll maintain accurate assessment records in line with quality assurance requirements.
You'll apply your organisation's assessment policies and procedures.
You'll support learners in gathering evidence toward their qualifications.
How you will learn
Learning is delivered through workshops and one-to-one tutorials, arranged flexibly to fit around your work commitments. Your assessor visits you in your workplace every three to four weeks to observe your practice and help you build your evidence portfolio. Assessment is based on the evidence you collect in your own workplace, reviewed against the requirements of the qualification.
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 learners who are completing a regulated work-based qualification, and to a countersigning assessor or mentor in your subject area.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Assessor. Assess learners working toward vocational qualifications in your specialist area.
Internal Quality Assurer (IQA). Oversee and quality-check assessment practice within your organisation.
Training coordinator. Manage workplace training and qualification programmes.
Vocational trainer. Deliver and assess work-based learning in your trade or profession.
Apprenticeship assessor. Assess apprentices against their apprenticeship standards.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement. Broadens your assessor skills to include knowledge-based and classroom assessments, alongside work-based competence.
Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice. The next step if you want to move into quality assurance and oversee assessment within your organisation.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. Suitable if you want to move into a wider teaching or training role.
