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Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment

Qualify as a workplace assessor in your own occupational area.

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Duration
3–6 months
Level
Level 3
Delivery
In-person & Online
Start dates
Monthly intakes
Certificate
Yes — TQUK

Course overview

The Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment is for people who assess learners in the workplace — observing real work, questioning, reviewing evidence and deciding whether learners meet the required standard. It is ideal for experienced practitioners who want to assess vocational qualifications such as care diplomas and apprenticeships.

You will assess real learners in their workplaces, supported by an experienced assessor and internal quality assurer who give you feedback throughout.

What you’ll learn

  • Understand the principles and requirements of assessment
  • Plan workplace assessments with learners and employers
  • Assess competence through observation, questioning and work products
  • Make fair, reliable judgements against the standards
  • Give constructive feedback and keep accurate records
  • Contribute to internal quality assurance processes

Curriculum & modules

Key units you will study. The exact unit combination is confirmed at enrolment in line with the awarding-body specification.

  1. 01

    Understanding the principles and practices of assessment

    Types and methods of assessment, planning, risk and quality assurance.

  2. 02

    Assess occupational competence in the work environment

    Observation, questioning, examining work products and professional discussion.

Entry requirements

  • Aged 19 or over
  • Occupational competence in the subject you will assess
  • Access to learners to assess in the workplace (we can advise on options)

Who this course is for

  • Experienced practitioners who want to assess in their own workplace
  • Senior carers and team leaders assessing care diplomas
  • Workplace assessors on apprenticeship programmes

Career opportunities

  • Workplace Assessor
  • NVQ / Diploma Assessor
  • Apprenticeship Assessor
  • Progression to CAVA or Internal Quality Assurer (IQA)

Certification

Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment

On successful completion you will receive a nationally recognised, Ofqual-regulated certificate issued by TQUK, a leading national awarding body.

Your tutors

Teacher Education Team

Qualified teachers, assessors & IQAs

Our teacher educators are qualified teachers, assessors and internal quality assurers with years of experience across further education and work-based learning. They model the practice they teach and support you through your observed sessions.

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Apply for the Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment

Complete the form, then pay the course fee of £1,200 securely by card. Your application is sent to our admissions team as soon as payment is complete.

  1. 1Complete your application
  2. 2Pay the course fee
  3. 3Our admissions team contacts you
  4. 4Enrol and start learning
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