In the TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF), there are 3 compulsory modules. These are:

• Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
• Assessing Occupational Competence in the Work Environment
• Assessing Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding.

The award aims to improve the potential of the students to:

• Understand the primary roles and duties of a qualified assessor.
• Monitor and evaluate candidates professionally at work or training settings.
• Collect and assess the evidence of expertise.
• Conduct evaluation tasks effectively, make assessments, and offer detailed feedback.
• Examine occupational competencies across a wide range of qualifications.
• Learn how to evaluate vocational and training skills using a variety of assessment tools and methods.
• Get familiar with the main concepts and mechanisms underlying the assessment strategies.

The award is designed to develop the students’ ability to:

• Understand the key role and responsibilities of an assessor
• Successfully observe and assess candidates in the workplace or training environment
• Plan, allocate and inspect work in their individual area of responsibility
• Collect and assess evidence of competence
• Successfully carry out all assessment activities, make decisions and provide thorough feedback
• Assess vocational competencies in a variety of qualifications
• Gain the skills and knowledge to assess vocational and training abilities using a range of assessment methods
• Understand the key principles and processes of assessment strategies
• Become successful in their chosen field as well as in their chosen career path
• Monitor and maintain records, analyse deficiencies, and lead corrective action efforts

Qualification Purpose

Progression

Total Qualification Time

This is an estimation of the overall amount of time a student is normally supposed to take to reach and show the required level of achievement to obtain the certification and. all learning outcomes.

Total Qualification Time (TQT) is composed of GLH and an estimation of how many hours a learner is expected to spend on training, study, or some other learning form, including evaluation, that is led by but not supervised by an instructor, supervisor, or tutor. TQT determines the credit worth of a qualification, if one is granted, since one credit equals 10 hours of study.

Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 150 hours.

Guided Learning Hours

These hours include all real-time contact time with a learner, as well as any guidance or oversight provided by an instructor, educator, or other suitable education or training provider.

GLH for this qualification is 84 hours.

Method of Assessment:

• Unit One: In Unit 1, a number of writing assignments has to be submitted.
• Unit Two: In Unit 2, an assessment needs to be done in the workplace to evaluate learner’s work, professional discussions with audio-video evidence. 
• Unit Three: In Unit 3, after evaluating learners in a training setting, you have to be assessed by giving your work items with audio-video evidence.

Video Assessment: Proof of supported work product must be prepared for 15-30 minutes, including observation, questioning/professional discussions and inspection.

In the “Guidance for Achieving the Unit” section of your learning portal, you will find detailed assessment guidelines.

Assessment exercises consist of completing a few short assignments. You are expected to demonstrate proof of general reading and to include references in your work.

All assignments should be submitted via the online portal.

Please note that, when submitting the assignments, you must pay an extra fee of £349 for the evaluation and formal certification.