Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
Ofqual regulated | Inclusive of all costs | Direct claim status | For those assessing in the classroom only
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Overview
Do you carry out assessments in the classroom, training or simulated environment? Are you working as a trainee assessor looking to achieve an official qualification.
Yes? Then the Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement would be the Assessor Award course suitable for you.
At MKLC we have designed the Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement course content to be accessible for all, the course lessons are self paced, so if you feel confident in certain areas you progress quickly through these to the areas you wish to focus more on. You can also complete the assignments in the order you prefer. You will receive feedback from your tutor within 48 hours of submission, but each piece is independent so you can submit pieces whilst waiting on feedback from another.
You have contact with your tutor by e-mail, as well as the main office 9am to 5pm which is staffed only by employees who are qualified teachers and assessors and have experience with the courses, including the Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement, as well as the other options of the Assessor Award to be able to give you the most effective response to queries.
Qualification
Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (RQF)
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Description
The Award in Assessing Vocationally related Achievement is a level 3 qualification accredited by TQUK, an Ofqual accredited Awarding Body, ensuring the course meets a standard of quality. The course is one of the options available on the Assessor Award, the right course for you will depend on where you are carrying out assessments, for the Award in Assessing Vocationally Related achievement you need to be carrying out assessments in the classroom, training or simulated environment.
Course Units:
- Unit 1 Understanding the principles and practices of assessment
This is a knowledge unit and requires you to be able to understand the principles of assessment, the different methods, how to plan assessments, involve others, make decisions, and understand quality assurance, legal and good practice requirements and how to manage information. The method of assessment of the unit is through written assignments, there are reasonable adjustments available for those who need them, for example professional discussions. Although it is mandatory, this unit alone does not qualify you to assess. Those who choose to complete this unit only will be those who need to know about assessment but who are not going to carry out any assessments.
- Unit 3 Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
This unit of the Award in Assessing vocational achievement is aimed at those who carry out assessments in the classroom or other training environments. You have to prepare assessments such as tests, assignments, questions or projects, carry out these assessments, keep records and follow legal and good practice requirements. The method of assessment is by observation of you carrying out assessments of vocational skills outside the work environment.
It includes the following assessment methods (although not all of these require performance evidence):
- assessments of the learner in simulated environments;
- skills tests;
- oral and written questions;
- assignments;
- projects;
- case studies;
- recognising prior learning.
Observation of practical assessments:
For unit 3 you will need to have access to at least two candidates going through assessments and have these assessments observed. Observations can be carried out by qualified personnel at your workplace, they will need to have their Assessor Award and IQA qualifications, you will need to submit evidence of their qualifications. Alternatively MKLC can do the observations either by video link or live visit depending on location, there is an additional cost for this.
Our previous students
"I am exceedingly happy at completing my course. I would not have been able to complete it without you. This experience was extremely enjoyable for me. I am very grateful for all of the time, support and patience. I hope to employ the lessons learnt in this Assessor course for the foreseeable future." May 2021
"Very professional. Quick and effective support has been provided at all times" October 2020
"MKLC is doing a great job. I gained valuable knowledge while completing my course. Even during the pandemic, they helped me to complete my course at a very good pace." August 2020
Who is this course for?
This qualification is intended for those who assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in a workshop, classroom or other training environment rather than assessing competence in a work environment.
If you are also carrying out assessments in a work environment, you may wan to consider the Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement.
Requirements
- You must be aged 19 or over.
- We do recognise prior achievement but certificates must be forwarded to us for approval before starting the programme. Our policy is that the course is open to everyone who is capable of reaching the required standards.
- Working at Level 2 or above in functional skills (English, mathematics and ICT).
Career path
Possible career paths:
- Assessor- average salary- £32,500- depending on subject specialism and location
- Students may also progress onto other qualifications including the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessments and then the External Quality Assurance of Assessments
- Students may also choose to complete a teaching qualification alongside their Assessor Award
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