Qualifi Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
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LEVELS: 3 | £1,500
The Qualifi Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement is designed for individuals who assess occupational competence in the workplace as well as vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments such as classrooms, workshops or training settings.
The qualification develops the knowledge and practical competence required to plan assessments, make reliable assessment decisions, provide appropriate feedback and apply recognised assessment principles and practices. It is particularly relevant to aspiring or practising assessors who wish to demonstrate competence in vocational assessment.
The qualification is regulated on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and has Qualification Accreditation Number 603/5650/9. It consists of 3 mandatory units carrying a total of 15 credits.
The qualification is designed for learners aged 19 and above.
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements. However:
As two of the units require learners to demonstrate practical assessment competence, learners must also be able to access appropriate learners and assessment environments in which the required practical assessment activities can be undertaken.
Course Fee: £1,500
The course fee includes access to online learning materials, assessments, tutor support and the student learning portal.
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The qualification consists of three mandatory units. All three units must be successfully completed to achieve the qualification.
1. Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
3 Credits
This unit develops learners’ knowledge and understanding of the principles that underpin effective assessment. Learners explore different assessment methods, the responsibilities of an assessor, assessment planning, quality assurance, legal requirements, learner involvement and the importance of fair, valid and reliable assessment decisions.
2. Assessing Occupational Competence in the Work Environment
6 Credits
This practical unit develops learners’ ability to assess occupational competence within a genuine work or training environment. Learners plan assessments, use appropriate assessment methods, make assessment decisions, provide feedback, maintain records and review their own assessment practice.
3. Assessing Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
6 Credits
This unit focuses on assessing vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in an approved vocational training environment outside the workplace. Learners develop practical competence in planning and conducting assessments, making assessment decisions, providing feedback and reviewing their own assessment practice.
The complete qualification carries 15 credits.
Assessment for this qualification includes both knowledge-based assessment and practical assessment of assessor competence.
For Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment, the learning outcomes are assessed through:
These assessments are internally set and marked, internally verified and externally quality assured by Qualifi.
For Assessing Occupational Competence in the Work Environment, knowledge outcomes are assessed through assignments and oral or written questions. Practical competence must be demonstrated through actual assessment activity in a workplace or training environment. Simulation is not permitted for the occupational competence assessment.
The trainee assessor must be observed assessing two different learners and must provide evidence of carrying out at least two assessments for each learner, giving a minimum of four assessments in total.
Assessment evidence must include methods such as:
Other methods may include discussions, witness testimony, learner statements and recognition of prior learning.
For Assessing Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding, knowledge outcomes are also assessed through assignments and oral or written questions. Practical assessment competence must be demonstrated in an approved vocational training environment.
The trainee assessor must again be observed working with two different learners, including one learner who is new to learning and one who is more experienced. Assessment observations and supporting evidence are retained within the trainee assessor’s portfolio.
Successful completion of the Qualifi Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement enables learners to progress to:
The specification does not state direct progression to a university degree programme. Therefore, no guaranteed university progression or direct undergraduate entry should be claimed for this qualification.
