Ready to take the next step in your teaching, training or professional career?This nationally recognised, Ofqual-regulated qualification is designed for tutors, trainers, workplace supervisors and experienced industry professionals looking to become qualified vocational assessors.
You will learn how to plan assessments, assess occupational competence, evaluate learners' knowledge and practical skills, make fair and reliable assessment decisions and provide constructive feedback.
Throughout the course, you will develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence needed to assess learners within your own area of professional expertise.
Whether you're already teaching and want to assess your own learners, looking to work as an assessor for a training provider or hoping to progress further within education and training, CAVA could be your next step.
Pre-requisite / Entry Level:
There are no specific formal entry requirements, and you do not need to hold a teaching qualification before enrolling.
However, you will need access to suitable learners and assessment opportunities to complete the practical requirements of the qualification.
If you're not currently working as an assessor or don't have access to suitable learners, please contact us before enrolling. We may be able to help arrange appropriate assessment opportunities.
Course Format:
Flexible online, self-paced learning + written assignments + practical assessment activities + portfolio evidence.
Your course includes:
Individual online induction
Access to online learning materials
Written assignments and portfolio development
Practical assessment activities
Two practical assessor observations
Personal tutor guidance and feedback
Optional monthly live online tutor support sessions
Attendance:
No compulsory classroom attendance for your theory learning.
Practical assessment observations are arranged individually and can be completed via live video link where appropriate, subject to suitable learners and assessor availability.
Course Duration:
Study at your own pace, with up to 12 months to complete your qualification.
You can begin your online learning as soon as you enrol.
Practical Assessment:
You will be required to demonstrate your ability to assess real learners using appropriate assessment methods.
This includes planning assessments, gathering evidence, making assessment decisions, providing feedback and maintaining assessment records.
Two practical assessment observations are required as part of your qualification.
If you are already working with learners, your existing teaching or assessment environment may provide suitable opportunities to complete your practical evidence.
Awarding Body:
Focus Awards
Ofqual / Government Regulated Qualification
Qualification Gained:
Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF)
Subjects Covered:
Understanding the principles and practices of assessment
Planning assessments to meet learner needs
Assessing occupational competence in the workplace
Assessing vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
Using different assessment methods
Making fair, valid and reliable assessment decisions
Providing constructive feedback
Maintaining accurate assessment records
Understanding quality assurance requirements
Equality, diversity and professional responsibilities
Reflecting on and improving assessment practice
Career Opportunities:
Qualified Vocational Assessor, Workplace Assessor, Training Centre Assessor, Freelance Assessor or Tutor with Assessment Responsibilities.
Ideal for professionals working in beauty, massage, complementary therapies, sports, fitness, wellbeing and other vocational industries.
You may also be able to assess learners undertaking regulated vocational qualifications, subject to your existing subject-specific qualifications, occupational competence and the requirements of the relevant awarding organisation.
This qualification also provides a progression route into Internal Quality Assurance (IQA).
How This Could Benefit Your Learners:
Develop the skills to assess learners fairly, consistently and confidently.
You will learn how to select suitable assessment methods, recognise learner achievement, provide constructive feedback and help learners understand their progress.
These skills can help create a supportive assessment experience while maintaining the standards required within vocational education.
Additional Costs:
You will need access to a suitable computer or device, reliable internet connection, camera and microphone.
You will also need access to suitable learners and assessment opportunities to complete your practical evidence.
Insurance:
Please check your employer's or insurance provider's requirements before undertaking professional assessment activities.
It is your responsibility to ensure you have appropriate insurance cover for any independent assessment work you intend to carry out.
Alternative Course Options:
We also offer:
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) – ideal for those looking to begin teaching
Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) – for those looking to progress into quality assurance
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET) – for those looking to develop their teaching practice further
Complete Educator Pathway – combining AET, CAVA and IQA
Our Complete Educator Pathway offers a saving of £200 when booking all three qualifications together.
Venue:
Online theory learning with practical assessor observations arranged individually, including live video observations where appropriate.
Booking & Further Information:
https://holistictherapiestrainingacademy.learnworlds.com/course/level-3-assessor-qualification
Contact us for more information about this qualification or to discuss your teaching, assessing and quality assurance career options.
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