Course Link : Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF)

Become a master assessor and unleash your career potential with our Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF)! Gain the skills and knowledge you need to become a highly sought-after vocational assessor and elevate your career to new heights with our comprehensive curriculum! Join us today!

This course offers a distinctive synthesis of academic knowledge and practical application and is intended for individuals looking to further their careers in the field of vocational assessment. The ideas, practices, and methodologies of assessment will be well understood by learners, who will also acquire the ability to evaluate occupational competence in actual workplace settings. They will also learn how to assess vocational skills, knowledge, and understanding, ensuring that learners are fully equipped to excel in their roles as vocational assessors.

Whether you’re just getting started in the field of vocational assessment or looking to improve your current skills, this course is your key to success. Join us right now to realise your potential as a recognised and in-demand vocational assessor in your field!

To become successful in your profession, you must have a specific set of skills to succeed in today’s competitive world. In this in-depth training course, you will develop the most in-demand skills to kickstart your career, as well as upgrade your existing knowledge & skills.

The training materials of this course are available online for you to learn at your own pace and fast-track your career with ease.

What You Will Learn from this Course

From this course, you will:

Recognise the standards and guidelines for assessment.
Learn more about various assessment techniques, how to handle information, make judgements regarding assessments, and ensure quality.
Adhere to legal and ethical criteria when evaluating occupational competence,
Prepare for the evaluation of occupational competence.
Be able to plan and conduct evaluations of your vocational knowledge, abilities, and understanding.

Career Path

After receiving the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF) certification, you would be eligible to function as a competent professional as:

Assessor
Professional Trainer
Coach
Professional Verifier

Course Description

Learners must achieve all 3 mandatory units to achieve a total credit of 15

Qualification Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to confirm competence in an occupational role according to the standards required. This extensive Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF) course assists students in developing the information and abilities necessary to accurately evaluate occupational competence both inside and outside of the workplace.

Total Qualification Time

Total Qualification Time comprises GLH and an estimate of the number of hours a learner is likely to spend in preparation, study or any other learning, including assessment, which takes place as directed by, but not under the supervision of a lecturer supervisor or tutor. The credit value, where given for qualification, is determined by TQT, as one credit corresponds to 10 hours of learning. Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 234 hours. Total Credit value 15.

Guided Learning Hours

These hours are made up of all contact time, guidance, or supervision of a learner by a lecturer, supervisor, tutor, trainer, or other appropriate education or training providers. Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 84 hours.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

Individuals wanting to serve as fully qualified assessors in the educational sector.
Individuals who wish to achieve the sought-after assessment certificate.
Individuals who have experience in vocational roles and want to enhance their skills.
Individuals who have a good understanding of vocational environments and want to further develop their knowledge and expertise

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. This qualification is accredited for learners who are at least 19 years old or above.

Progression

Learners wishing to progress from this qualification can undertake the following qualifications:

Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
Focus Awards Level 4 in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
Focus Awards Level 4 in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices

Assessment Methods

The Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF) is internally assessed.

Each learner is required to create a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates achievement of all the learning outcomes and the assessment criteria associated with each unit.

The main pieces of evidence for the portfolio could include:

Assessor observation – completed observational checklists on related action plans
Witness testimony
Learner product
Worksheets
Assignments / projects / reports
Record of oral and written questioning
Learner and peer reports
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Evidence may be drawn from actual or simulated situations where appropriate and where permitted by the relevant Sector Skills Council or Sector Skills Body.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) Course is as follows:

Induction Form
Registration Entry Form
Guidance for Achieving the Units
Support Materials
Unit 01 : Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
LO1: Understand the Principles and Requirements of Assessment
LO2: Understand Different Types of Assessment Method
LO3: Understand How to Plan Assessment
LO4: Understand How to Involve Learners and Others in Assessment
LO5: Understand How to Make Assessment Decisions
LO6: Understand Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process
LO7: Understand How to Manage Information Relating to Assessment
LO8: Understand the Legal and Good Practice Requirements in Relation to Assessment
Unit 02 : Assess Occupational Competence in the Work Environment
LO1: Be Able to Plan the Assessment of Occupational Competence
LO2: Be Able to Make Assessment Decisions About Occupational Competence
LO3: Be Able to Provide Required Information Following the Assessment of Occupational Competence
LO4: Be Able to Maintain Legal and Good Practice Requirements When Assessing Occupational Competence
Unit 03 : Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
LO1: Be Able to Prepare Assessments of Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
LO2: Be Able to Carry Out Assessments of Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
LO3: Be Able to Provide Required Information Following the Assessment of Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
LO4: Be Able to Maintain Legal and Good Practice Requirements When Assessing Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
Handouts
Self-Assessment
Assessment Plan
Observation Checklist - For Assessors of The Assessment Units
Templates and Completed Examples
Templates
Completed Examples