Level 3 Assessor Course in Wickford. Classes run at Debut Training Academy Hertford, with a mix of online study and daytime sessions at the centre. You'll need to be occupationally competent in the area you want to assess, and have access to a group of learners to gather real assessment evidence from. The course covers how to plan, carry out, and evaluate assessments in both workplace and training environments. It takes around 2 months part-time.
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 the principles and practices of effective assessment.
You'll learn how to assess occupational competence in the workplace.
You'll learn how to assess vocational skills, knowledge, and understanding in training settings such as classrooms and workshops.
You'll learn how to plan and structure assessments for individual learners.
You'll learn how to evaluate your own assessment practice and decisions.
You'll learn the responsibilities and quality standards involved in vocational assessment.
How you will learn
This is a blended level 3 assessor course. You'll complete online study in your own time and attend daytime sessions at the centre. Assessment is through assignments and observed practice. You'll carry out real assessments with your own learners, which form the evidence base for the qualification. The three units are assessed through a combination of written assignments and direct observation of your assessment practice.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Debut Training Academy Hertford will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange access to a group of learners in your subject area, as real assessment evidence is a core requirement of the qualification.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Vocational assessor. Assess learners in your trade or professional area.
NVQ assessor. Assess NVQ candidates in workplace settings.
Apprenticeship assessor. Support and assess apprentices on programme.
Training centre assessor. Assess learners in a workshop or classroom environment.
Internal quality assurer. Progress into quality assurance of assessment practice.
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 oversee and quality-assure other assessors' work.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. Broadens your role into teaching and training, alongside assessing.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. A fuller teaching qualification for those moving into a lead trainer or lecturer role.
