This Level 3 City & Guilds qualification is intended for those who assess both occupational competence in the work environment and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (for example a workshop, classroom, or other training environment).
This Level 3 City & Guilds qualification is intended for those who assess both occupational competence in the work environment and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (for example a workshop, classroom, or other training environment).
You will cover all the essential principles and practices in assessment and quality assurance including assessing competence and achievement. Learning is closely linked with your current work environment. The course is structured across classroom sessions, covering key aspects of the programme, observations work-based assessments, professional discussions, and regular you will have 1-1 progress meetings with your tutor.
DELIVERY MODEL:
The course at East Surrey College combines face-to-face lessons in the classroom, remote delivery via Teams,
and one-to-one tutorials.Remote delivery to external organisations is flexible and can be tailored to the needs of your organisation.
UNITS/TOPICS COVERED:
This qualification requires the completion of the following three units (15 credits):
- Unit 301 –Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment. This unit is to assess the knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of assessment.
- Unit 302 –Assess Occupational Competence in the Work Environment. The aim of this unit is to assess performance in carrying out assessments of occupational competence in a work environment.
- Unit 303 –Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding. The aim of this unit is to assess performance of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding outside of the work environment.
Other combinations of these units are also available. Please contact us if you require further information.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
Access to computer/laptop.
Level 2 in English or above. No prior teaching/training experience is required, but trainee assessors must have access and be able to assess at least two learners in the workplace. It is the trainee assessor’s responsibility to find their own learners.
The qualification allows candidates to progress into employment as qualified assessors. You can transfer three credits to the Award In Education and Training (AET) Level 3.
Progression routes:
- Award in Education and Training (AET) Level 3
- Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (IQA) Level 4
- Certificate in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4
You will be assessed through an observation of you assessing a candidate within your assessment area. You will also be evaluated on the evaluation a portfolio of evidence generated by using a range of assessment methods. You will be offered regular tutorials and guidance on the assessment process and how to build your portfolio of evidence.
Assessment will take place in workplace – an assessor from the College will be assigned and assessments will take place in the workplace to minimise disruption.
The fees displayed are the MAXIMUM payable by adults aged 19+ unless you qualify for a concessionary fee. Please be aware that there may be additional costs for materials.
Concessions
Tuition fees may be waived or reduced if you are on a low income or receive certain benefits.
If you don’t qualify for a concession, you will need to pay for your course in full or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost (Level 3-6 courses only).
Please see our Fees, Funding & Bursaries page for further information.
