This Ofqual-regulated qualification develops the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in classrooms, workshops and other training envi...
This qualification is a Level 3 OTHM award designed for vocational assessment practice and knowledge, with mandatory units covering assessment principles and workplace assessment performance.
Ofqual-regulated Level 3 qualification
2 mandatory units
10 credits in total
100 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT)
Pass / Fail grading
Assessed through coursework and portfolio of evidence
The OTHM Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement is closely aligned with the Assessment and Quality Assurance specification originally developed by Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK). It is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required to assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in a range of settings.
Closely aligned with LLUK assessment and quality assurance standards
Focuses on assessing vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
Relevant to classroom, workshop and training environments
Combines assessment theory with practical assessment performance
Supports evidence generation from real work activities
Suitable across sectors where vocational assessment is required
This course develops both the theoretical understanding and practical competence required to plan, carry out and quality-assure vocational assessment in line with current requirements.
Understand the principles and requirements of assessment
Understand types of assessment method
Understand how to plan assessment
Be able to prepare assessments of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
Be able to carry out assessments of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
Be able to make assessment decisions and maintain legal and good practice requirements when assessing vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
This qualification is intended for people involved in vocational assessment or those who need to assess learners as part of teaching, training or workplace development activities.
Assessors working in vocational education and training
Trainers who assess learner achievement in workshops or classrooms
Workplace supervisors involved in assessing vocational competence
Learning and development practitioners with assessment duties
Staff in any sector where assessment forms part of the education and training cycle
Individuals seeking to begin or formalise an assessor role
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. Learners from outside majority English-speaking countries must provide evidence of English language competency.
No formal entry requirements
Evidence of English language competency is required where applicable
The qualification is internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. Learners must achieve all learning outcomes and assessment criteria through coursework, reports and portfolio evidence.
Coursework for Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
Report-based assessment for Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
Portfolio of evidence demonstrating achievement of all assessment criteria
Internal assessment by the centre with external verification by OTHM
Successful learners can progress into assessor roles or continue to related quality assurance qualifications within education, training and workplace learning.
Employment as an assessor
Progression to Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
Development into broader assessment and quality assurance responsibilities
Further professional development in education, training and assessment
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