Course overview
This qualification is intended for those who assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in a workshop, classroom or other training environment rather than assessing competence in a work environment.
Area’s covered
- Understanding the principles and practices of assessment
- Assess vocational skills knowledge and understanding
Course information
Assessment will be through written assignments and a portfolio of evidence and in addition you will demonstrate your ability within your assessment practice to successfully assess the following methods:
- Observation in a simulated environment
- Questioning
- Skills tests
- Assignments
- Projects
- Case studies
- Recognising prior learning
Candidates successfully completing the qualification can – if professional circumstances permit – progress to achieve the following:
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
- Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance
Candidates must be qualified to minimum Level 3 in the area they are assessing. They must either be a member of an existing accredited assessment team or able to join such a team, be mentored by a qualified assessor and supported and monitored by an internal quality assurance team.
A good level of English is required. (Desirable to be qualified to level 2)
Cost: Fee may apply depending on individual circumstance. Please contact our admissions team to discuss fees and any related funding options.
Taught sessions, independent study, tutorials, workshop sessions, observations of assessment practice, research and assignments, self-assessment, IQA witness testimony.
