Level 3 Assessor Course in Paignton. Classes run at South Devon College, part-time during the day. You'll need a Level 3 vocational qualification in a relevant subject before you start. The course covers how to assess vocational skills, knowledge, and understanding in classroom, workshop, or simulated environments. Part-time daytime assessor classes make it possible to study alongside other commitments. The course runs over five years part-time.
Who this course is for
If you’re looking to build a career in teaching, training, or assessment, the Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement will give you the qualifications you need to begin assessing learners in an educational or training environment. This course is ideal if you want to assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in settings such as classrooms, workshops, or simulated environments rather than directly within a workplace. You’ll gain a solid understanding of assessment principles and practices, and learn how to confidently plan, deliver and evaluate assessments using a range of methods. Designed to support your role in education and training, this course is perfect for trainers, teachers, or those in supervisory roles who are responsible for assessing learners’ progress as part of a wider programme. You’ll be guided by experienced tutors who will help you develop your confidence and competence as an assessor. You’ll also gain practical experience in designing assessment activities and ensuring they meet learning outcomes, industry standards and awarding body requirements. This qualification is a great step toward becoming a fully qualified assessor and may be used as part of your professional development in teaching, training, or internal quality assurance roles.
Entry requirements
You must have completed an appropriate vocational qualification at Level 3, You should have a genuine interest in this subject
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles and practices of assessment in vocational contexts.
You'll plan and prepare assessments for learners in classroom and workshop settings.
You'll carry out assessments of vocational skills, knowledge, and understanding.
You'll give constructive feedback to learners on their performance.
You'll make and record assessment decisions accurately.
You'll reflect on and improve your own assessment practice.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at South Devon College. Learning is delivered part-time during the day. Assessment is through observed practice, written assignments, and a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your assessment activities. You'll be observed carrying out assessments with real learners in educational or training environments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Devon College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Vocational assessor. Assess learners in colleges, training centres, or workshops.
Internal quality assurer. Check and standardise assessment decisions across a team.
Training coordinator. Organise and oversee vocational training programmes.
Skills trainer. Deliver and assess practical vocational skills in a workshop setting.
Apprenticeship assessor. Assess apprentices against their programme standards.
Further education tutor. Teach and assess vocational subjects in a college setting.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Adds formal teaching skills to your assessor qualification, useful if you want to move into tutoring or training delivery.
Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice. The next step if you want to oversee and standardise assessment across a team or department.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. A fuller teaching qualification for those moving into a substantive further education role.
