The Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (RQF) is designed for individuals who assess occupational competence in a workplace setting. This qualification is ideal for those who assess employees or learners in real-life working environments, ensuring that they meet specific competency standards required for their job roles.

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge required to plan, manage, and assess occupational competence in a range of work settings. It covers both the theoretical and practical aspects of assessment, including observation, witness testimony, and questioning. The qualification supports a range of sectors, ensuring that assessment methods are valid, reliable, and consistent with industry standards.

Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment

From £300.00

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Module 1: Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment:

Learn the core principles, functions, and regulatory requirements of assessment in vocational learning.

Understand key assessment methods and the roles of assessors in maintaining fairness, reliability, and validity in the assessment process.

Module 2: Assessing Occupational Competence in the Work Environment:

Gain the skills to assess learners’ competence through methods such as direct observation, examining products of work, and conducting professional discussions.

Understand how to provide feedback, maintain records, and ensure confidentiality in assessments.
Portfolio of Evidence: Learners are required to build a portfolio of evidence, which demonstrates their ability to assess occupational competence. This portfolio includes:

Observation of performance in the workplace.

Use of witness testimony.

Product-based evidence from learners' work.

Questioning and professional discussions with learners.
Learners must be at least 19 years old.

It is recommended that learners have experience in their sector and a qualification at Level 2 or above, although this is not mandatory.
Aspiring Assessors: Individuals who wish to assess learners’ competence in a workplace setting and want to gain a recognized qualification to become a certified assessor.

Vocational Trainers and Coaches: Professionals who support apprenticeships, vocational training programs, and workplace learning and need to assess occupational performance.

Organizations: Employers looking to certify staff to conduct in-house assessments of their workforce’s competencies.
Upon completion of this course, learners can:

Work as an Assessor: You will be qualified to assess the occupational competence of employees and learners in your chosen industry.

Progress to higher-level qualifications such as the Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (IQA).

Gain employment in roles such as Workplace Assessor, Apprenticeship Assessor, or Vocational Trainer.