Level 3 Assessor Course in Southend-on-Sea. Classes run at Central Training Academy, part-time during the day. The course is free if you don't already hold a full Level 3 qualification. If you do, fees may apply, though an Advanced Learner Loan could help cover the cost. This level 3 assessor qualification gives you the knowledge and skills to assess occupational competence in the workplace and work-related skills in training environments such as workshops and classrooms. Classes run over 6 months at a manageable pace.
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 and working as a trainee assessor with access to a cohort of learners from whom you can gather evidence of real assessments.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to plan and prepare assessment activities for learners in the workplace and training environments.
You'll develop skills to assess occupational competence against industry standards.
You'll practise making assessment decisions and giving feedback to learners.
You'll learn how to record and report assessment outcomes accurately.
You'll understand the legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements that apply to assessment practice.
You'll learn how to manage risks and quality in the assessment process.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Central Training Academy alongside practical assessment work in your own workplace. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence gathered from real assessments you carry out with your own learners. You'll need to be working as a trainee assessor with access to a group of learners throughout the course. A qualified assessor will observe your practice and review your evidence portfolio.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Central Training Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to be in a trainee assessor role with access to learners you can assess as part of your evidence gathering.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Assessor: assess learners in vocational and workplace settings
Internal Quality Assurer: oversee assessment quality within a training provider
Training Officer: deliver and assess work-based training programmes
Apprenticeship Assessor: assess apprentices against their standards
NVQ Assessor: assess competence-based qualifications across sectors
Learning and Development Coordinator: support staff training and assessment
What you could study next
Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (City and Guilds) - the next step if you want to quality-assure assessment within a training organisation.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training - broadens your skills into teaching and training delivery, useful if you want to move into a wider training role.
CELTA - if you're interested in teaching English, this is the recognised qualification for that route.
