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Level 3 Assessor Course in Havering

Cost£450.00
Duration40 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start19 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Assessor Course in Havering. Classes run at Havering Adult College Bower Park Centre, part-time during the day over 40 weeks.

This assessor qualification covers the principles and practices of assessment. You'll study the role and responsibilities of an assessor, how to plan and carry out assessments, and how to use a range of assessment methods. The course also covers giving constructive feedback and keeping assessments fair and reliable. You need to be in a position to assess learners, with access to candidates in a workplace or learning environment. A minimum Level 2 in English and maths is required.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement.

Who this course is for

"The Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocational Achievement (AVA) is designed for individuals who assess learners in vocational settings. It is suitable for those who assess occupational competence in the workplace, as well as those assessing knowledge and skills in learning environments such as colleges or training centres."

Entry requirements

Learners should be in a position to assess individuals and have access to candidates for assessment in both workplace and learning environments. Minimum level 2 in English and Mathematics.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the role and responsibilities of a vocational assessor.
  • You'll plan and carry out assessments in workplace and learning environments.
  • You'll use a range of assessment methods suited to different situations.
  • You'll ensure assessments are fair, valid, and reliable.
  • You'll give constructive feedback to support learners through the assessment process.
  • You'll assess both occupational competence and knowledge and skills.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of tutor-led sessions, group discussions, and practical assessment activities. Theory is applied directly through real assessment practice with your own candidates, in both workplace and learning environments. You'll need access to learners you can assess as part of the course.

What you will need to bring

Bring a notebook and pen to each session. You'll also need access to real candidates for assessment in a workplace or learning environment. Havering Adult College Bower Park Centre will confirm any other requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • NVQ Assessor, assesses learners working toward vocational qualifications.
  • Trainer Assessor, delivers training and assesses competence in a workplace setting.
  • Internal Quality Assurer, oversees assessment quality within a training organisation.
  • Apprenticeship Assessor, assesses apprentices against their standards.
  • Skills Coach, supports learners in work-based programmes.
  • Further Education Assessor, assesses students in colleges or training centres.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, a natural next step if you want to move into teaching or training delivery alongside assessing.
  • Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, for those moving into quality assurance roles within assessment organisations.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, for a deeper qualification in teaching and learning.
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