Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

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Overview

The NQual Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding required to assess occupational competence and vocational achievement, usually in a college, training centre, workshop, classroom, or other training environment.

The purpose of this qualification is to allow individuals to work in an assessment role, assessing achievement against specified criteria. The units specified within this document cover a variety of areas relevant to the sector, including understanding the principles and practices of assessment. As well as practically assessing occupational competence in the work environment, and assessing vocational skills, knowledge and understanding.

This qualification is regulated by Ofqual. 

Entry Requirements

• Minimum Age: 18

• Learners should have or be working towards a minimum of level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.

• Learners must have access to, be working with, or have permission to work in an environment where occupational and vocational assessment is taking place.

• Learners must have at least 2 candidates to assess.

Unit Guidance

Learners must achieve all mandatory units. The total credit value for this qualification is 15.

Guided Learning Hours

These hours are made up of contact time, guidance or supervision from course tutors, trainers, or training providers. The Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 84.

Total Qualification Time

This is an estimate of the total length of time it is expected that a learner will typically take to achieve and demonstrate the level of understanding required for the award of this qualification. This includes the Guided Learning Hours and time spent completing independent study.

The Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 150.

Delivery Options

NQual allows qualifications to be delivered both online and face-to-face. Please check the additional requirements with your Centre EQA if delivering qualifications online.