Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment

This Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment is the mandatory theory qualification for all assessor training qualifications. This course is made up of one unit focusing on the underpinning knowledge regarding the role of assessment. This qualification is aimed at those who just want to have an understanding of the work of an NVQ Assessor. The qualification does not give you the license to assess vocational (NVQ and Apprentices). You will need to complete either the Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment, Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement or Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement.

The qualification has replaced the old A1 Assessor Award, A2, D32 and D33 awards as a qualification for vocational assessors. The course has a 24 hours guided learning requirement.

You need to be on a placement or working in a suitable learning and development role which gives you access to at least two learners (trainee's, apprentices, employee's etc). The candidates will need to be participating in a learning program that has clearly defined learning outcomes and assessment criteria. This can be a regulated or in-house course.

You are also expected to also have access to the world wide web, word processor and be willing to work hard to achieve the qualification. You are required to commit some time to participate in course activities and complete tasks.

In order to complete and achieve the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement you need to understand and demonstrate the concepts and principles of assessment. You need to understand and demonstrate the roles and responsibilities of all the practitioners involved in assessment. There is a requirement for you to be able to carry out planning, assessments using a range of methods, giving feedback, recording and participating in standardisation. You need to demonstrate reflective practice, CPD and working in line with policies and procedures (equality, safeguarding, welfare provision, data protection, appeals, complaints, conflict of interest, malpractice, maladministration, health and safety).

The Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment is made up of the following unit:

The Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment is delivered mainly by distance learning (Online) over three weeks. You can alternatively choose to complete the course classroom-based over three days.

All candidates will be allocated an assessor who will also be their primary contact. You will be expected to actively participate in tutorials.

Assessment for the course normally requires completing three questions. These will test your knowledge and understanding regarding the role of the assessors, planning, principles of assessments, quality assurance, standardisation, compliance when it comes to regulations and polices (recording, confidentiality, equality, health and safety).

Upon successful completion of the course, your work will undergo both internal and external quality assurance. We will claim your certificate from the awarding body. Certificates are normally issued within 14 days after successful external quality assurance.