VTCT Level 3 Certificate in assessing vocationally achievement (VRQ) course

Ofqual / government regulated qualification

Exam board: VTCT (Vocational training & charitable trust)

VTCT Level 3 Certificate in assessing vocational achievement (VRQ) course

The VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement is a substantial vocational qualification that will prepare you for a career as a vocational assessor. This qualification is designed for learners aged 19 years or older and will support you to gain employment as a vocational assessor, as the units contained in this qualification cover all the skills and knowledge required for this role.

This is a practical-based qualification intended for those who assess both occupational competence in the work environment, and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (i.e. workshop, classroom or other training environment). Entry onto this qualification will require you to have full competence in the vocational subject area that you will be assessing and you will need access to a cohort of learners, so that you can gather evidence of real assessments.

This qualification includes units covering the principles and practices of assessment, assessing learners' occupational competence in the work place and assessing vocational skills, and knowledge and understanding of education and training.

This qualification is the only Level 3 certificate offered by VTCT in Assessing Vocational Achievement.

What could this qualification lead to?

Whilst the primary purpose of this qualification is to prepare you for employment as a vocational assessor in the education and training sector, progression opportunities to level 4 qualifications also exist including:

- VTCT Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

- VTCT Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

- VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

Who supports this qualification?

This qualification is supported by employers of vocational assessors who have confirmed that this qualification will enable you to gain the knowledge and skills required for the specific job role of vocational assessor in the education and training sector.

Also referred to as the assessors qualification, & formerly known as A1 qualification

This qualification is completed through the exam board - The VTCT (Vocational training and charitable trust); and is Ofqual regulated.

Course information

Venue & course dates:

Scroll down the page for details of venue, course dates and to book the course

Pre-requisite / Entry level:

You must be qualified at the level of the qualification you are assessing your students or higher (i.e., level 2 Beauty or above)

Course format:

3 practical (classroom) training / assessment days + online learning modules + case studies

+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)

Course content:

Unit UV30563 - Understanding the principles and practices of assessment
Unit UV30564 - Assess occupational competence in the work environment
Unit UV30566 - Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding

Duration:

GLH (Guided Learning Hours): 84. (GLH incl’s. practical, coursework, case studies, assessments, research/reading)
Home study (Coursework): This is completed in your own time
Practical Training: Please check out our current course dates on our website for the practical training element, additional dates can be supplied.

Attendance:

3 classroom days (ALL dates must be attended)

+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)

Case Studies:

There must be evidence of you carrying

out a minimum of two assessments

of two learners’ skills, knowledge and

understanding (four assessments in total).

A minimum of one assessment must be

observed.

Exam board:

VTCT - Vocational training & charitable trust

(Ofqual / government regulated - www.vtct.org.uk)

Career potential:

Assessor for vocational qualifications - employed or self-employed, working in a further education college, school or private training centre.

Qualification gained:

VTCT Level 3 Certificate in assessing vocational achievement (VRQ)

Qualification reference:

VTCT code: AG30202

Qualification no: 500/9758/1

(We can also offer - VTCT Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally related achievements for those wishing to assess vocational skills - Please ask if you wish to study this qualification instead)

Units in this qualification have been mapped to the relevant NOS (where applicable). This qualification is regulated on the Regulated Qualifications Framework.

This qualification is approved and supported by Lifelong Learning UK, now a division of The Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), the sector-owned body for the learning

and skills sector. This qualification is a VRQ (Vocationally Related Qualification.)

Insurance:

Please check your insurance companies requirements before enrolling on this course? (It is the students responsibility to check coverage with their insurers BEFORE enrolling on this course)

Check out our Insurance page, if you are looking for insurance.

Course dates & venues

This course is available at the following venues:

Venue:

Bideford, Devon

Course Dates (5 dates):

ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED

3 online lessons via live video call

Jan '25 - Wed 22nd;

Feb '25 - Wed 12th; March '25 - Wed 5th;

+ 2 assessment dates in Bideford, Devon

Dates tbc (dates will tie in with our assessment dates booked for our students so you are able to use your assessing skills on these students)

+ 1 assessment in Bideford, Devon

Dates tbc

OR,

IN-PERSON @ Bideford, Devon

Nov '24 - Fri 8th

+ 2 assessments in Bideford, Devon

Dates tbc

+ monthly live zoom video coursework support lessons (dates tbc)

View our course calendar here

Course calendar

DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE

Course Fee

£697

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Course curriculum

1

Section 1 - Welcome to the course
- Copyright
- Module 1 - Welcome to the course
- Module 2 - Course format
- Module 3 - Practical training & assessment days
- Module 4 - Course Introduction
- Module 5 - Preparing your E-Portfolio
- Module 6 - VTCT Assessment logbook
- Module 7 - Knowledge assignment questions (coursework)
- Module 8 - Case studies
- Module 9 - Assessments
- Module 10 - Induction
- Module 11 - Checklist
2

Section 2 - Unit UV30563 - Understanding assessment
- Training Manual & assessors handbook download
- Lesson of slides
- Module 1 - Assignment 1 - Understand the principles and requirements of assessment
- Module 2 - Assignment 2 - Understand different types of assessment method
- Module 3 - Assignment 3 - Understand how to plan assessment
- Module 4 - Assignment 4 - Understand how to involve learners and others in assessment
- Module 5 - Assignment 5 - Understand how to make assessment decisions
- Module 6 - Assignment 6 - Understand quality assurance of the assessment process
- Module 7 - Assignment 7 - Understand how to manage information relating to assessment
- Module 8 - Assignment 8 - Understand the legal and good practice requirements in relation to assessment
3

Section 3 - Unit UV30566 & UV30564 - Assess vocational skills units
- Module 1 - Achieving the range
- Module 2 - Assignment 1 - Units UV30564 & UV30566
- Module 3 - Examples of policies and documents to cover the range

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