About the course

Cohort 1 – 15 November – 20 December
28 February 2025 – 28 March 2025

For teachers, trainers or assessors who assess the knowledge and/or skills in vocationally related subject areas (in a classroom or workshop) using the following assessment methods: assessments in simulated environments/skills tests/oral and written questions/assignments/projects/case studies/RPL. This Award consists of 2 units. 

How much does it cost?

The fee for this course is: £565

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Who is it suitable for?

This course is suitable for you if:

• You are a trainee assessor, responsible for a caseload of learners working in a classroom or workshop setting.
• Have access to assess at last 2 learners.

Why study?

Learners will be invited to attend an initial induction session on a 1:1 basis, complete a skill scan and start a training plan for the course.  Attendance of the delivery sessions is required, along with personal research and study.  Access to a mentor in the workplace is recommended.    Each learner will have access to a personal tutor / assessor for delivery and 1:1 work.

• How to apply the principles and requirement of assessment 
• How to apply the assessment cycle when working with learners in a classroom environment  
• How your role impacts on quality assurance 
• How to apply reflective practice within your role.   

Where will this course take me?

The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (full Award), a L4 TAQA qualification or a Teacher Training qualification.

Core modules

• Principles and requirements of assessment 
• Understanding different types of assessment 
• Understand how to plan assessment 
• Understand how to involve learners and others in assessment 
• Understand how to make assessment decisions 
• Understand the assessors’ contribution to quality assurance 
• Understand how to manage information relating to occupational competence 
• Understand legal and good practice requirements in relation to assessment

How will I be assessed?

A written assignment is completed following the taught sessions.  Performance evidence is then generated by collation of naturally occurring work-based evidence to demonstrate completion of the full assessment cycle at least 4 times.  This includes a minimum of 2 observations in the workplace.  A CPD record and reflective journal will need to be completed.

Will I have to provide anything?

You will attend the course from home, so a device, such as a tablet or laptop would be essential to have, as well as a quite area to work from and a good Wi-Fi signal.