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Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

What is the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement?

The Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement is intended for those who are required to assess both occupational competence in the work environment and vocational knowledge, skills and behaviours in a workshop, classroom or other training environment rather than assessing competence in a work environment.

Our 3-day CAVA programme is accredited by TQUK, following their Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement - Qualification Specification.

The qualification is suitable for:

  • individuals who are not currently assessing but who can meet the practice requirements, including the observed and assessed practice requirements of the qualification
  • individuals who are currently assessing (including those who have just begun teaching and training) who can meet the practice requirements, including the observed and assessed practice requirements of the qualification
  • individuals currently working as teachers or trainers who wish to achieve an assessing qualification.

Modules / Programme of Study:

The CAVA programme comprises of three mandatory core modules (15 Credits).

  • Module One: Understanding the principles and practices of assessment (this module is also part of the Award in Education and Training)
  • Module Two: Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
  • Module Three: Assess occupational competence in the work environment

Assessing Practice

The qualification requires a minimum of 6-8 hours on placement.

There will be 8 formal assessing practice observations. Each observation must be a minimum of 30 minutes and conducted by your tutor and/or subject specialist/pastoral support mentor.

Total qualification time

The qualification is 15 credits which equals a total qualification time of 150 hours.

Guided learning hours

There will be a minimum of 84 guided learning hours. Learners are expected to study and complete aspects of their online portfolio in their own time. This additional time is expected to be approximately 66 hours.

Assessment

An online portfolio of evidence, including long answer questions, assessing practice observations, and evidence of teaching knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Entry Requirements

Learners must meet the following minimum criteria:

  • 18 years of age and above
  • Able to demonstrate an ability to study at level 3
  • Do not have a criminal background which prevents them from working as a assessor/trainer with young people or vulnerable adults. There may be a requirement by the employer for learners to be checked by the disclosure and barring service. The learner is responsible for seeking advice from their employer regarding this.

Delivery & Prices

Delivery Induction Classroom Days Supported Sessions Recorded Session Feedback / Support Assessing Practice Resources
Live Virtual Classroom Day 1 3 0 Yes Unlimited (Virtual / Email / Learning Platform) 8/8 Yes
Teacher Supported Sessions 30 mins 0 3 (30 mins) Yes Unlimited (Virtual / Email / Learning Platform) 4/84 Yes
Online Self Study 30 mins 0 0 No Unlimited (Email / Learning Platform) 4/8 Yes

Live Virtual Classroom: £749.95 inc VAT

Teacher Supported Sessions: £699.95 inc VAT

Self study: £649.95 inc VAT

Group package (Live Virtual Classroom or In-House) A 10% discount is available for groups of 8 or more learners

Enrolment

The aim of the course is to give candidates the skills and knowledge to guide others through their learning process with constructive and accurate feedback. Assessing is an ever-growing field and this qualification is likely to open up several employment opportunities.

It is designed for both college and the public and private training industry and covers the generic assessing knowledge, skills and behaviours that are required to become an effective teacher/trainer or assessor

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Certification

Learners will achieve the nationally recognised RQF approved:

TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement.

We are very proud to be a platinum approved centre and have direct claim status with our awarding body TQUK, resulting in certificates being awarded within 10 working days of portfolio completion.

Progression

Successful learners can progress to other continuous professional development such as:

  • Level 3 Award in Coaching and Mentoring
  • Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
  • Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring