Course Description
This qualification is intended for those who assess both occupational competence in the work environment and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (for example a workshop, classroom or other training environment). Learners must complete 3 mandatory units worth 15 credits in total to achieve the NCFE Level 3 certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement.
This qualification is required for:
- This qualification which relates most to the old A1 qualification.
- Its consists of Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3
- It is for assessors who need to be qualified to assess in all of the assessment situations like workplace, classroom or workshop based training environment and using all of the methodologies
Qualification Structure
Unit 1: Understanding Principles and Practices Assessment (D/601/5313)- 3 credits
This aim of this unit is to assess the learning and development practitioner’s knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of assessment. Practitioner means anyone with a learning and development responsibility as the whole or part of their role.
Unit 2: Assess occupational competence in the work environment (H/601/5314)- 6 credits
The aim of this unit is to assess a learning and development practitioner’s performance in carrying out assessments of occupational competence in a work environment. This unit requires evidence of using the following assessment methods
- observation of performance in the work environment
- examining products of work
- questioning the learner
- discussion with learner
- use of other (witness testimony)
- looking at learner statements
- recognising prior learning
Unit 3: Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding (F/601/5319)- 6 credits
The aim of this unit is to assess a learning and development practitioner’s performance in carrying out the assessment of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding outside of the work environment. Assessment methods include
- Assessment of learner in simulated environments
- skills tests
- oral and written questions
- assignments
- projects
- case studies
- recognising prior learning
Entry Requirements
Candidates must hold/meet one or more of the criteria on the list below:
- A certificate/ diploma in management studies or business management
- An equivalent professional qualification from a recognised institution.
- Mature students with a minimum of two years relevant work experience may be considered.
- This course is designed for learners aged 19 and above.
- The provider will determine English Language ability if English is not your native language.
- IELTS 4.5 or equivalent qualification is preferred but not essential.
The range of direct evidence MUST include:
- monitoring of a minimum of TWO learners
- examination of products of work and questioning
These can be supplemented, where necessary, with professional discussion, reflective accounts or witness statements.
Course Material – all course material, including presentations, handouts, assignment briefs and e-books are made available to enrolled learners. In addition to this, the learners also get the course handbook and tutorial via emails to support the learning.
Books
We can provide printed books for certain units and these can be ordered by the learners at the start of the course at an additional cost. These are from BPP Publishing or other publications and are discounted for enrolled learners. These are available for selected units only.
Online learning – The learner sets the pace for learning and the courses are offered across an academic year basis. Although our tutors encourage the learners to make progress monthly, but this approach is flexible.
Certification- The Diploma is issued by the NCFE. UK Versity Online Limited (Number 8465520) is an accredited and approved delivery Centre for NCFE qualifications.
Key Facts
Awarding Body : Northern Council for Further Education (NCFE)
Course Duration : 2-3 months
Method of study : Full Time
Qualification Level : 3
We do everything we can to ensure that information on our website is correct, however details may change and we cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions. For more detailed information about the course visit NCFE website on https://www.ncfe.org.uk/qualification-search/ncfe-level-3-certificate-in-assessing-vocational-achievement-5.aspx