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Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Qualification Number: 601/6089/5
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View Sample CertificateThe Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment is regarded as an entry qualification for those wanting to assess learners on accredited courses. Before you begin assessing in the FE and HE sectors, the majority of training centres would at the very least require you to have this assessor qualification. It’s a Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) qualification, which succeeded the A1 Assessor course and is now part of the TAQA suite of qualifications (Training Assessment and Quality Assurance). No prior qualification or work experience is necessary to begin this level 3 NVQ assessor training course. The qualification will assist you regardless of your area of expertise whether its nursing or hospitality and catering. The course is delivered entirely online and is accredited by UK OfQual.
This qualification will enable you to work as an assessor in the construction, early childhood, health and safety, hospitality, and retail industries, among others. This course is also appropriate for professions where assessments are done using practical evidence, first hand observations, witness testimony, on-site observations, professional discussions, etc.
Our course is set up in a way that you may complete it online at your own pace. The fast-track option for this level 3 assessor course allows you to complete it in as less as 4 days. Alternatively, the qualification can also be completed in up to 4 months. The level 3 assessor course online is delivered through our virtual learning environment along with dedicated online tutor support to help you with your course completion.
All of the units in this assessor qualification are both internally and externally evaluated by our qualified assessors and the awarding organisation. The assessment consists of written assignments and the display of assessment abilities through a portfolio of evidence and a video recording, for which the tutor will provide complete instructions.
The level 3 assessor course will help advance your career profile and qualify you as an apprenticeship assessor. Learners who successfully complete this accredited online course can proceed to the following:
Additional education-related qualifications, such as the
Learners should:
• Be above 19 years of age.
• Have a satisfactory level of Literacy and Numeracy skills.
• have access to at least two learners on accredited courses.
Unit 2 is practical and expects that you assess two learners studying for a course that is work based. If you do not have access to learners to meet the practical requirements of the course, you can avail our work-placement service or opt for Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
Most of the tasks would be attempted through essay-style written accounts and reflections of your own assessment practices. Some of the tasks would require submission of relevant work such as audio or video recordings as evidence that you assessed learners in a work environment.
You will be able to:
£249(incl. VAT)
£280(incl. VAT)
£300(incl. VAT)
All prices include course fees, awarding body dues, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate & VAT. The final certification you get is the same,
regardless of your route. There are no strict deadlines for submitting individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline
is the overall course duration based on the option you selected above.
£286(incl. VAT)
£315(incl. VAT)
£344(incl. VAT)
All prices include course fee, awarding body charges, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate. The final certification you get is exactly the
same, regardless of what route you pick. There are no strict deadlines for submission of individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your
studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option that you have selected above.
This NVQ Assessor’s course is designed for individuals who need to assess competence within the work environment and wish to undertake a job as an assessor in FE and HE sector. This level 3 assessor course is also recognised all over the world.
If you aim to start your career as an assessor, please read the blog Picking the Right Assessor Course that enables you to choose the suitable course for yourself.
This unit helps in assessing learner’s performance. It covers the areas of assessment planning; judging both performance and knowledge and providing feedback and making decisions. The assessment skills to be demonstrated are through the assessment of natural performance, discussion, examination of work product, questioning, etc.
NVQ Assessors support and assess learners that are working towards their National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs). An NVQ Assessor will assess and train learners in order for them to gain the occupational standards needed to achieve their qualification.
There is no time frame to complete the course. Most learners complete it in as few as 4 days (fast track) or up to 4 months (full time).
You are required to have access to at least two learners to fulfil the requirement of unit 2.
Yes, the Level 3 TAQA qualification does not allow simulation.
Yes, you can complete the theoretical part first and then wait to get a placement to complete the practical requirements of the course. Or you can avail our work-placement option.
No, your learners do not need to register with the awarding body.
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