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Level 3 Certificate In Assessing Vocational Achievement

Level 3 Certificate In Assessing Vocational Achievement

Course Code: 8050 Duration: 1 Year Attendance: Part Time Location: Farnborough Campus Start Date: 01/08/2026 Day: VARIOUS Time: VARIOUS

Overview

About the course

This course is for anyone wishing to assess qualifications in the lifelong learning sector in the work environment and/or simulated environments. Specifically it is for those who use assessment methods and need to be qualified in all aspects of assessment (this qualification is the most like A1).

The course is delivered via three online workshops and/or 1 to 1 tutorial support until the completion of the award. You will need to have two candidates you can assess who are working towards a vocational qualification and you will need the support of an internal verifier qualified in your vocational area. 

This course will enable candidates to assess in the area in which they have experience and can be used for part or full-time employment anywhere in the country.

Fees

FEE COST
Tuition £0

Please note that while we make reasonable adjustments to remove any barriers to education, additional fees may be payable where this is not possible. For example, to provide additional support due to a disability. Please contact us if you believe you have any additional needs so that we can discuss your options before enrolling on a course.

Financial Support and Funding

To help with the costs of studying, this course is eligible for:

To check your individual eligibility, please contact us online or telephone 01252 405555.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this course then please contact us by phone on 01252 40 55 55 or message us.

Your course

What modules are covered?

This course covers the requirements needed in order to successfully become an assessor. 

  • Understand the principles and requirements of assessments
  • Understand different types of assessment methods
  • Understand how to plan assessments
  • Understand how to involve learners and others in assessments
  • Understand how to make assessment decisions
  • Understand quality assurance of the assessment process
  • Understand how to manage information relating to assessments
  • Understand the legal and good practice requirements in relation to assessments
  • Be able to plan the assessment of occupational competence
  • Be able to make assessment decisions about occupational competence
  • Be able to provide required information following the assessment of occupational competence
  • Be able to maintain legal and good practice requirements when assessing occupational competence
  • Be able to prepare assessments of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
  • Be able to carry out assessments of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
  • Be able to provide required information following the assessment of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
  • Be able to maintain legal and good practice requirements when assessing vocational skills, knowledge and understanding

Your future

What Next?

This course can lead to the following courses:

  • Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
  • Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
  • Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
  • Level 4 Award in Understanding the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
  • Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
  • Level 4 Certificate in Leading the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices

Entry Requirements

What previous qualifications and experience will I need?

Candidates will be required to meet the tutor before commencing the course.

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Start Dates

Start Date Mode Day(s) Time Duration
01/08/2026 Part Time VARIOUS VARIOUS 1 Years
Start Date 01/08/2026
Mode Part Time
Day(s) VARIOUS
Time VARIOUS
Duration 1 Years

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