WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE?

These qualifications are suitable for experienced practitioners who are moving into assessment, as well as those already carrying out assessor duties who require a recognised qualification.

The route you choose will depend on the type of assessment you carry out.

Workplace assessors will normally complete the Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment.

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WHAT DO I NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE?

You should have relevant occupational knowledge and experience in the area you wish to assess.

You will also need access to learners so you can carry out practical assessment activities and build your portfolio of evidence.

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HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?

The Highfield Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF) has a credit value of 15, 84 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) and a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 150 hours.

Delivery is flexible and may include tutorials, independent study, assessment practice and portfolio building.



Course Content

The qualifications are built from three units:

Unit 1 – Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
Assessment principles, planning, methods, assessment decisions, feedback, record keeping, quality assurance and good practice.

Unit 2 – Assess Occupational Competence in the Work Environment
Planning and carrying out assessment of occupational competence in a real workplace.

Unit 3 – Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
Planning and carrying out assessment of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding using appropriate assessment methods.

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Choose Units 1 and 2 (Assessors judging occupational competence in a real workplace) or

Units 1 and 3 (Assessors assessing vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in settings such as classrooms, workshops or training environments)

 

Learners will cover:​

• Assessment principles and methods

• Planning and carrying out assessments

• Making assessment decisions

• Providing feedback and keeping records

• Assessing workplace competence

• Assessing vocational skills and knowledge

• Quality assurance and good practice

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KEY FACTS

• Qualification Title: Highfield Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (RQF) Units 1 & 2

• QAN: 600/3861/5

• Learning Aim Reference: 60038615

• Credit Value: 9

• GLH: 54

• TQT: 90

• Assessment Method: Portfolio of evidence

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• Qualification Title: Highfield Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF) Units 1 & 3

• QAN: 600/3872/X

• Learning Aim Reference: 6003872X

• Credit Value: 9

• GLH: 54

• TQT: 90

• Assessment Method: Portfolio of evidence

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