You will be assessed through the coursework you produce and the activities you take part in.
Start dates will take place in September/January/April and June. and can take up to two years to complete the qualification.
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.
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
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)
This qualification will be delivered through a variety of activities and one to one tutorials.
The course consists of the following modules:
You will study:
You will be assessed through the coursework you produce and the activities you take part in.
No specialist equipment required.
Progression routes for this unit are the Award in Education and Training Level 3 or Certificate in Education and Training Level 4 teaching programmes.
This course costs £800. Funding may be available, please see below.
This course may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan. Contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk. about eligibility and how to apply. You can also visit the Advanced Learner Loan page.
If you are aged 19 or over, you may not have to pay for this course if:
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk