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Childcare and Education

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

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.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

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

  • A knowledge-only unit for those who are starting their journey as an assessor, or those who need to know about assessment practice but are not currently practising.
  • For practitioners who assess the demonstration of competence in a work environment
  • For practitioners who assess knowledge and/or skills in vocationally related subject areas

The course covers all the essential principles and practices of training assessment and quality assurance, including assessing competence and achievement.

Learning takes place in the work environment.

How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods include observation, witness testimony, interview and discussion, oral and written questions, assignments, projects and case studies.

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Child and Early Years Officers

Up to £37,410
/year

Child and early years officers work with babies and with children up to 14 years of age (or 16 for those with special needs), providing support, help and advice to […]

Early Education and Childcare Services Managers

Up to £40,489
/year

Early education and childcare services managers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the administration, support systems and activities that facilitate the effective running of nurseries and early education centres.

Education Advisers and School Inspectors

Up to £69,855
/year

Education advisers and school inspectors plan, organise and direct the educational activities and resources in a local authority education area, and undertake inspections of schools and other training establishments excluding […]

Higher Level Teaching Assistants

Up to £29,620
/year

Higher level teaching assistants (HLTA’s) assist teachers with their day-to-day classroom work, the provision and planning of and the creation of lesson materials. HLTA’s teach classes on their own and […]

Your progression pathway

Before this Level 2 or GCSEs
This course Level 3 Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
Robyn

Robyn

T-Level Education and Childcare

Student Voice

I’ve learnt how to model good behaviour and build strong relationships with children, and how to manage them. The coursework can be tough, but it’s exciting—and it’s worth it when you see the difference it makes for the children.

Progression

Progression

Progress to level 4.

Costs

Course Fees

UK

We do not currently have fee information available for this course. Please contact us for further information.

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Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 3

Duration

Learners can study at their own pace, but normally completed within a year of commencing the programme.

Study Mode

Part-Time

Ready to Start Your Journey?

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