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FOCUS AWARDS QUALIFICATION · ASSESSMENT

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF)

For professionals assessing workplace competence and vocational skills in a range of learning and occupational settings.

Level

3

QRN

601/6104/8

Status

Available to Learners

QUALIFICATION AT A GLANCE

Qualification details

Awarding body

Focus Awards

Minimum credits

15 credits

Entry age

Normally 19+

Assessment & Quality Assurance · Level 3

THE QUALIFICATION

Assessment across workplace and training settings.

Develop knowledge of assessment practice and the skills used to assess competence in work environments as well as vocational learning in classrooms or training settings.

Qualification overview

This qualification is designed for people who assess occupational competence in the workplace and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in other training settings, such as classrooms and workshops.

It covers the principles and practices of assessment alongside the practical assessment of occupational competence and vocational learning.

Qualification structure

To achieve the certificate, learners must complete all three mandatory units, totalling 15 credits.

Learner entry requirements

Focus Awards specifies no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

Age guidance

Admission is at the training centre’s discretion; Focus Awards advises that learners should normally be at least 19 years old.

Progression routes

Relevant progression options identified by Focus Awards include the Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment; the Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices; and the Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices.

Geographical coverage

This qualification is accredited for use in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

For current SkillSecure course dates, delivery arrangements and learner fees, please contact AS SkillSecure.

Qualification units

All three units are mandatory. The references, credits, levels and guided learning hours are shown below.

Unit title

Unit ref

Credits

Level

GLH

Mandatory units

Understanding the principles and practices of assessment

D/601/5313

3

3

24

Assess occupational competence in the work environment

H/601/5314

6

3

30

Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding

F/601/5319

6

3

30

All three mandatory units must be achieved. GLH means guided learning hours.

LEARNING THAT TAKES YOU FORWARD

What this qualification can help you develop.

ASSESSMENT FOUNDATIONS

Understand assessment principles

Examine methods, evidence and professional approaches to assessment.

WORKPLACE COMPETENCE

Assess in the workplace

Explore assessing occupational competence in real work environments.

VOCATIONAL LEARNING

Assess knowledge and skills

Consider vocational assessment within classrooms, workshops and training settings.

Interested in this qualification?

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