
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.
Choose a pricing plan
VTCT L3 Assessors - BIDEFORD, DEVON (Pay in full)
Bideford, Devon
Course Dates (3 days):
ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED
Nov '23 - Mon 13th
+ 2 assessment dates to be booked in with your tutor/assessor on assessment days we have running
+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)
DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE
VTCT L3 Assessors - BIDEFORD, DEVON (Pay monthly x3)
Bideford, Devon
Course Dates (3 days):
ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED
Nov '23 - Mon 13th
+ 2 assessment dates to be booked in with your tutor/assessor on assessment days we have running
+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)
DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE
Course curriculum
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1Section 1 - Welcome to the course
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2Section 2 - Unit UV30563 - Understanding assessment
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3Section 4 - Unit UV30566 & UV30564 - Assess vocational skills units