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Level 3 TAQA Assessor Training Online

Cost£395.00
Duration2 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 TAQA Assessor Training. Study online at your own pace, from anywhere in the UK. This level 3 taqa assessor training course covers the principles and practices of assessment. It suits people starting out as assessors, as well as managers, HR professionals, and quality assurance staff who need to understand assessment practice. You study online with tutor support and complete the course in around 2 months. You'll need to be working in a learning or training role, and have occupational competence in the area you assess. City and Guilds registration and exam fees of £43 apply.

Who this course is for

his qualification is part of the training, assessment and quality assurance (TAQA) suite of courses. It is ideal if are starting your journey as an assessor, or if you need to know about assessment practice but are not currently practicing for example it could be a starting point if you are an aspiring assessors or are looking for a professional development qualification for managers, HR or quality assurance personnel.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but a basic competency in English and maths will be necessary and it is expected that all assessors and quality assurance individuals have occupational competence in the areas that they are assessing in.

You will also need to be working in an accredited, or non-accredited learning role.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the key principles and theories that underpin assessment practice.
  • You'll understand how to plan assessments to meet learner and qualification requirements.
  • You'll explore a range of assessment methods, including observation, questioning, and portfolio review.
  • You'll learn how to make and record fair, consistent assessment decisions.
  • You'll understand how to give constructive feedback to learners.
  • You'll learn how to recognise and manage risks to the integrity of assessment.
  • You'll understand the legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements that apply to assessment.

How you will learn

You study entirely online with tutor support throughout. Learning is self-paced, so you can fit it around your work and other commitments. Assessment is through written assignments and reflective tasks that test your understanding of assessment principles and practice. A tutor will review your work and provide feedback at each stage. Before you start, you'll have a pre-course discussion to confirm this is the right pathway for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The College of Animal Welfare will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Assessor. Assess learners working toward vocational qualifications.
  • Apprenticeship assessor. Assess apprentices in workplace and training settings.
  • Training officer. Design and assess in-house training programmes.
  • HR manager. Oversee staff development and competency assessment.
  • Learning and development coordinator. Support and assess workplace learning.
  • Quality assurance officer. Monitor and review assessment practice in your organisation.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment. Adds workplace observation and competence assessment to your practice.
  • Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement. Covers assessing knowledge and skills in training environments.
  • Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice. The next step if you move into quality assurance or internal verification roles.
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