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Assessing Vocational Achievement Certificate Level 3

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Course Overview

Assessing Vocational Achievement Certificate Level 3

The course covers the understanding of principles and practices of assessment, assessing vocational skills, knowledge and understanding and assessing occupational competence in the work environment. This 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).

Located at: Old Mill Lane campus

Course Start: Flexible start dates

Study Mode: Part-time

Course Code: QMANCEV3DI

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

This course costs £800. This course is eligible for the Free Courses for Jobs funding which means you can study this for free if you meet the eligibility criteria. Please see the drop-down option below for more details. If you are not eligible for funding then you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of the course.

If the course is listed as 'full fee payable', you will have to pay for the course.

Other funding information

You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact Student Services by calling 01226 216 267.

This course may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

For eligibility information and details about how to apply, visit the Advanced Learner Loan page. Or contact our Information Team by emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk or calling 01226 216 123.

Course Content

You must be working in a role where you are required to assess competence based qualifications in the work place, e.g. NVQs and you are required to assess/moderate within a college, training workshop or classroom situation. If you do not work there may be an opportunity to earn this qualification through volunteer work within the college.

You will be assessed through the coursework you produce and the activities you take part in.

No specialist equipment required.

Certificate

Progression routes for this unit are the Award in Education and Training Level 3 or Certificate in Education and Training Level 4 teaching programmes. See what careers are available in the Business sector. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.

Other Resources

For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.

If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

If you are aged 19 or over, you may not have to pay for this course if:

  1. You do not already have a Level 3 qualification OR
  2. You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but earn below the earnings threshold set by your local authority, which includes benefits (see below) OR
  3. You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed and in receipt of a means-tested benefit, below the earnings threshold set by your local authority (see below).


This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.


Earnings Threshold

  1. If you live in the qualifying West Yorkshire region and earn below £25,000 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
  2. If you live in the qualifying South Yorkshire region and earn below £30,476 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.

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The course information on this page was last updated 28 April 2025.