Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF) - CAVA Assessor Training

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This Level 3 Certificate prepares you to become a certified vocational assessor—an essential role in today’s education and training sectors. You'll dive deep into principles of assessment, explore real-world application scenarios, and develop skills to evaluate learners fairly and competently across different settings.

With full access to expert support and flexible online resources, you’ll gain the confidence to assess professional standards in a variety of sectors, contributing to learner development and workplace improvement.

Course Curriculum

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

Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

This course includes 84 Guided Learning Hours, during which instructors, trainers, or supervisors actively support your progress.

Total Qualification Time (TQT)

The total estimated time to complete the course is 150 hours, which includes guided learning, self-directed study, and assessments. Each qualification credit is equivalent to 10 hours of learning.

Assessment Method

You’ll be assessed through a combination of written tasks and practical demonstrations along with video evidence of live assessments (minimum 30 minutes each). Submissions are made through our secure online portal. This is a pass/fail course—grades are not assigned.

Qualification Aim

This qualification is designed to certify that an individual can effectively assess occupational competence in real-world or simulated environments. It is ideal for those looking to formalise their skills and meet professional standards in assessment.

This course is perfect for:

• Aspiring vocational assessors

• Current educators and trainers

• HR and L&D professionals

• Career changers entering the education field

No formal prerequisites are required, but it’s recommended that learners be 19 years or older with a basic educational background, such as a high school diploma or Level 3 AET (Award in Education and Training).

Achieving this qualification opens the door to a variety of roles, including:

• Vocational Assessor – £20,000 to £40,000
• Education and Training Instructor – £25,000 to £50,000
• L&D Specialist (HR) – £30,000 to £60,000
• Further Education Lecturer – £24,000 to £50,000
• Quality Assurance Coordinator – £25,000 to £45,000
• Training & Development Coordinator – £22,000 to £40,000

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