educators level3

Overview

Overview

The Level 3 provides a pathway for learners to understand assessment and if required, qualify as an assessor. Learners who wish to achieve these units could be assessing competence or non-competence based learning, knowledge or skills.

They will select the units and qualifications that meet the requirements of what they are assessing.

There are three awards and a certificate available at Level 3:

The Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment is for practitioners who assess the demonstration of competence in a work environment using the following assessment methods: observation/examining work products/oral questioning and discussion/use of witnesses/learner statements/Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

The Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement is for practitioners who assess knowledge and/or skills in vocationally related subject areas using the following assessment methods: assessments in simulated environments/skills tests/oral and written questions/assignments/projects/case studies/RPL.

The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement is for practitioners who may use all of the above-listed assessment methods based upon sound assessment principles.

 

Who is this Qualification for

The Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment is a knowledge-only award for those who are starting their journey as an assessor, or those who need to know about assessment practice but are not currently practising.

 

What you need to know

 

Here are some of the benefits learners and organisations can hope to gain from achieving assessment qualifications:

Benefits for individuals

 

  • Enhance your understanding of assessment to improve your practice and enhance performance
  • Gain formal accreditation for skills you are already showing competence in, whilst developing new skills and knowledge
  • Enhance your CV for competitive advantage in the jobs market with a qualification that is transferable across all sectors of industry
  • Flexible learning approach, working around you and your commitments
  • Support from your dedicated assessor every step of the way
  • Evidence of taking ownership of your own professional development
  • Can lead to career progression

 

Employers Benefits

  • Develops employees’ skills
  • A valuable personal development tool for staff which provides clear benefits to those who want to self develop or want career progression

 

Useful Information

Course Duration

course duration

4 months

Cost

Training Cost

£350 (Excluding Vat)

Enrolment

course enrolment

Comprehensive enrolment process and support provided from a designated assessor