- Helpline | Mon-Fri 6am-6pm | Sat 7am-4pm
- +44-20-3890-5504 +44-20-3890-5506
Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Qualification Number: 601/6091/3
Focus Awards is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation. This guarantees that all of their qualifications conform to a high standard.
View Sample CertificateThe Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement is a starting point for people who want to assess learners on accredited courses. Before you start assessing in the FE and HE sectors, most training centres would require you to have this assessor qualification. There are no prior skills or qualifications required to start this level 3 course. This NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) assessor course will assist you regardless of your specialised area whether you are an expert in security training or first aid. The course is UK OfQual accredited and is delivered completely online.
This course will enable you to assess learners in any classroom or simulated setting. It's perfect for situations where you are required to undertake assessments like tests, portfolios, presentations, quizzes, question-and-answer sessions etc. It’s an ideal qualification for people who want to work in a traditional school or college setting. This course is also suitable for roles where assessments take place in a teaching/learning environment. This includes assessors for functional skills, corporate learning and development, first aid, training and teaching institutes, private security SIA trainers etc.
This course is set up in a way that you may complete it online at your own pace. The fast-track course option for level 3 assessor course can take as little as 4 days or as long as 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 internally marked by our qualified assessors and externally evaluated by the awarding organisation. The evidence for assessment is gathered through written assignments, video recordings, and a portfolio of evidence.
The level 3 assessor course will help advance your career profile and qualify you as an apprenticeship assessor. As learners successfully complete this accredited online course, they can proceed to the following qualifications:
Other qualifications in the field of education 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 primarily theoretical course. 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 classroom or training 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 classroom 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 to assess learners using different sources of evidence. It covers the areas of assessment planning; judging both performance and providing feedback and making assessment decisions. The assessment skills to be demonstrated are through the assessment of natural performance, simulation, questioning, candidate and peer reports, projects and assignments and assessment of prior achievement and learning.
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.
Please refer to our main FAQs section or Contact Us; we have experienced course advisers who will be happy to assist you!
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked*
Your rating*
WhatsApp Us 
