Level 3 Assessor Course Online

Cost£750.00
Duration26 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
Start19 Oct 2026
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Assessor Course. Study online with Inspire HQ Nottingham over 26 weeks. Sessions run on Mondays and Tuesdays, so you can plan around your working week.

This assessor course is for adults aged 19 or over who already work within an assessment team. You must have at least two vocational learners to assess and a lead internal quality assurer in your organisation. You'll build a portfolio of evidence covering how you plan, carry out, and record assessments of vocational skills and knowledge.

You'll finish with the AIM Qualifications Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement at Level 3.

Who this course is for

adult only

Entry requirements

19+

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare assessment plans for vocational skills, knowledge and understanding.
  • You'll carry out assessments with a minimum of two learners.
  • You'll provide clear feedback and required records following each assessment.
  • You'll maintain legal and good practice requirements throughout the assessment process.
  • You'll build a portfolio of evidence across four components drawn from at least two candidates.

How you will learn

You'll attend live online sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:30am to 1:30pm, across 26 weeks. A link to join each session is sent after enrolment. You'll build a portfolio of evidence from your real assessment practice. Your course tutor will review your portfolio and carry out observations of you working in your assessor role. You'll need a laptop or computer to access the sessions.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop or computer to access the live online sessions. You should already hold at least a Level 2 qualification in English. Inspire HQ Nottingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • NVQ Assessor, assesses learners working toward vocational qualifications.
  • Trainer Assessor, combines training delivery with formal assessment duties.
  • Workplace Assessor, assesses staff competence in a workplace setting.
  • Vocational Assessor, works across colleges or adult education centres.
  • Skills Coach, supports learners through work-based programmes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment, useful if you want to deepen your theoretical grounding in assessment practice.
  • Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, the next step if you move into a quality assurance role within your organisation.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, broadens your skills if you also deliver teaching alongside assessment.

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