Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment *formerly A1

The Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment is considered to be an entry qualification for people looking to assess learners on accredited courses. Most training centres would expect that you have this assessor qualification at the very least before you start assessing in the FE and HE sectors. You are not required to have any prior qualification or experience to start this course, just a passion to teach or train. This NVQ assessor course will assist you regardless of your subject expertise, whether you teach music or coach people. The course is accredited by UK OFQUAL, and is delivered 100% online. We will offer support to you.

*Please ensure you meet the practical requirements for this course before purchasing it

Key Benefits of Studying with Britannia School of Academics:

• 100% flexible schedule
• Specialist tutor support
• Free career guidance
• High quality training material
• Completely online study

• Course PDF - download

Duration and Delivery

This course is designed to be completed online at the pace that suits you the best. This fast track level 3 assessor course can take as little as 4 days or up to 2 weeks to become an assessor. The level 3 assessor qualification is delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment. Our online tutor support is there to facilitate you to achieve your success rate accordingly.

Practical Requirement

Unit 2 is practical and expects that you assess two learners studying for a course that is work based.

Assessment and Verification

All units within this assessor qualification are internally assessed by our qualified assessors and externally verified by the awarding organisation. The assessment takes the form of written assignments and demonstration of assessment skills through video recording, detailed guidance for which will be provided by the tutor.

Progression

Successful completion of this 100% accredited course enables learners to proceed to the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, Level 4 Certificate in Leading the IQA of Assessment Processes and Practices, and other qualifications in the field of education such as the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. This level 3 assessor course will also help you enhance your career profile and become an apprenticeship assessor.

Unit Structure

Unit 1: Understanding the principles and practices of assessment

Unit 2: Assess occupational competence in the work environment

This course is for those who are working or wish to undertake a job as an assessor in FE and HE sector. This course is also recognised and respected all over the world.

Entry Requirement

Learners should:

• be over 19 years of age
• have a satisfactory level of Literacy and Numeracy skills
• have access to atleast two learners on accredited courses

Possible career paths:

• Assessor- average salary- £32,500- depending on subject specialism and location
• Students may also progress onto other qualifications including the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessments and then the External Quality Assurance of Assessments
• Students may also choose to complete a teaching qualification alongside their Assessor Award