Level 3 Assessor Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train while you assess real learners in your current role, making this a practical qualification you earn on the job. The course takes around 6 months to complete. It covers assessing occupational competence in the workplace and assessing vocational skills, knowledge, and understanding in other settings such as workshops and classrooms. This makes it useful for teachers delivering vocational qualifications like BTEC Firsts and Nationals, as well as workplace assessors.
Who this course is for
The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement is for those who assess both occupational competence in the work environment and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (eg a workshop, classroom or other training environment). These qualifications would be helpful for teachers in schools who deliver vocational qualifications with applied learning, such as BTEC Firsts and Nationals.
What you will learn
You'll assess learners' occupational competence in a real work environment.
You'll assess vocational skills, knowledge, and understanding in settings such as workshops and classrooms.
You'll plan and carry out assessments using a range of methods.
You'll give feedback to learners on their performance and progress.
You'll maintain accurate and consistent assessment records.
You'll understand the principles and practices of assessment, including quality assurance.
How you will learn
You learn by carrying out assessments with real learners in your workplace and in other training environments. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence you build during the course, showing your practice as an assessor. This includes observation of your assessment practice, professional discussion, and records of the assessments you conduct. You must be in an active assessing role to complete this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TrainPlus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Assessor. Assess learners working toward vocational qualifications.
Internal quality assurer. Check and standardise assessment decisions across a team.
Training officer. Deliver and assess workplace training programmes.
Vocational teacher. Teach and assess BTEC or similar applied qualifications in schools or colleges.
Apprenticeship assessor. Assess apprentices against their occupational standards.
Skills coach. Support learners through work-based programmes and assess their progress.
What you could study next
Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice. The natural next step if you move into a quality assurance role, overseeing other assessors.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Broadens your teaching and training skills alongside your assessor qualification.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. A fuller teaching qualification for those moving into further education or training delivery.
