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Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)

Become a qualified assessor for vocational and work-based learning.

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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 CAVA qualification trains individuals to assess learners’ skills, knowledge, and performance in vocational settings. This course enables assessors to plan assessments, provide constructive feedback, ensure fair and accurate judgments, and maintain quality assurance standards. It is essential for anyone supporting apprenticeships, work-based learning, or vocational training programmes.

You will assess real learners in both workplace and classroom-style settings, supported by an experienced assessor and internal quality assurer.

What you’ll learn

  • Understand the principles and requirements of assessment
  • Plan assessments that are valid, authentic, current and sufficient
  • Assess occupational competence in the work environment
  • Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
  • 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.

  3. 03

    Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding

    Assessing through simulations, tests, projects and assignments.

Entry requirements

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

Who this course is for

  • New and aspiring assessors
  • Care professionals who want to assess diplomas
  • Trainers supporting apprenticeships and work-based learning

Career opportunities

  • Vocational Assessor
  • Apprenticeship Assessor
  • Trainer Assessor
  • Progression to Internal Quality Assurer (IQA)

Certification

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)

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 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)

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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