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Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF)
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17 hours, 33 minutes
64 Curriculum
12 Students
Course Overview
The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF) is designed for individuals who assess learners working towards vocational qualifications in real or simulated work environments. Assessment plays a key role in maintaining standards across education and training, and this qualification supports assessors in carrying out that responsibility with confidence and accuracy.
This course focuses on how assessment works within regulated qualifications. You will learn how to plan assessments, observe learner performance, review evidence, and make fair assessment decisions that meet awarding organisation requirements. Equal emphasis is placed on understanding assessment criteria and applying them consistently across different learners and contexts.
The programme also explains assessor responsibilities, professional conduct, and record-keeping expectations. You will gain clarity on how to provide constructive feedback, manage assessment documentation, and support learners through the assessment process while meeting quality assurance requirements.
By completing this qualification, you will be recognised as a competent vocational assessor, allowing you to assess learners in colleges, training centres, workplaces, and private training providers delivering regulated qualifications.
Kingston Open College advertises and resells this course in affiliation with delivery partners approved by the relevant awarding organisation. For information on course delivery and assessment, feel free to contact the support team.
Key features
- • E-learning and E-assessment system with flexibility.
- • 1 year of access from any corner of the world.
- • Regulated Certification.
- • An innovative, easy-to-use learning platform.
- • 14 days refund guarantee.
- • 24/7 Tutor Support
Learning Objective
- • Understand the role and responsibilities of a vocational assessor
- • Plan assessments in line with qualification requirements
- • Assess learner performance using observation and evidence review
- • Apply assessment criteria accurately and consistently
- • Provide clear feedback to support learner progress
- • Maintain assessment records that meet quality standards
- • Work in line with regulatory and awarding body expectations
Course Details
This course is suitable for:
- • Individuals currently working as trainee or new assessors
- • Trainers who assess learners as part of their teaching role
- • Workplace supervisors responsible for assessing staff competence
- • Professionals delivering vocational or work-based qualifications
- • Those aiming to become qualified assessors in further education
• Getting Started
• Self-Assessment Grid
• Guidance For Achieving The Unit
• Assessment Plan
• Information Leaflets
• Observation Checklist – For Assessors of The Assessment Units
• Handouts
• Templates and Completed Examples
• Checklists
• Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF) is assessed internally and subject to external quality assurance by Focus Awards. Learners must compile a portfolio of evidence that clearly demonstrates achievement of all required learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence included within the portfolio may consist of the following:
- • Assessor observations supported by completed observation checklists and action plans
- • Witness statements
- • Learner-produced work
- • Completed worksheets
- • Assignments, projects, or written reports
- • Records of oral and written questioning
- • Learner self-reports and peer feedback
- • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) evidence
Where permitted by the relevant Sector Skills Council or Sector Skills Body, evidence may be collected from either real workplace settings or approved simulated environments.
Total Qualification Time represents the combined hours required to complete this qualification. It includes Guided Learning Hours as well as the estimated time a learner is expected to spend on independent study, preparation, and assessment activities. These learning activities are carried out under direction but without direct supervision from a tutor, lecturer, or trainer.
The Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 234 hours.
Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
Guided Learning Hours refer to the time during which a learner receives direct instruction, support, or supervision from a tutor, assessor, trainer, or approved training provider. This includes structured teaching sessions, guided assessment support, and supervised learning activities.
The Guided Learning Hours for this qualification are 84 hours.
Completing this qualification can support progression into roles such as:
- • Vocational Assessor
- • Workplace Assessor
- • NVQ Assessor
- • Training and Development Assessor
- • Apprenticeship Assessor
- • Skills Assessor in Further Education
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Induction Form
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Registration Entry Form
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Getting Started – Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF)
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Unit One: Understanding The Principles And Practices Of Assessment – Self-Assessment Grid 00:35:00
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Unit Two: Assess Occupational Competence In The Work Environment – Self-Assessment Grid
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Unit Three: Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge And Understanding – Self-Assessment Grid
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Unit One: Understanding The Principles And Practices Of Assessment – Guidance For Achieving The Unit 00:35:00
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Unit Two: Assess Occupational Competence In The Work Environment – Guidance For Achieving The Unit 00:20:00
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Unit Three: Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge And Understanding – Guidance For Achieving The Unit 00:20:00
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Unit One: Understanding The Principles And Practices Of Assessment – Assessment Plan
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Unit Two: Assess Occupational Competence In The Work Environment – Assessment Plan
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Unit Three: Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge And Understanding – Assessment Plan
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An introduction to the three Assessor Units 00:15:00
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Key Concepts and Principles of Assessment 00:20:00
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Planning Assessment 00:20:00
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Assessment Types 00:15:00
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Assessment Methods 01:00:00
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Involving learners and Others in the Assessment Process 00:20:00
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Making Assessment Decisions and Providing Feedback 00:20:00
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Assessment Records 00:10:00
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Standardising Assessment Practice 00:10:00
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Evaluating Assessment Practice, and Continuing Professional Development 00:15:00
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Observation and Question Checklist for Assessment Unit Two: Assess Occupational Competence in The Work Environment
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Observation and Question Checklist for Assessment Unit Three: Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
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Assessor Roles and Responsibilities 00:05:00
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Table of Assessment Types 00:10:00
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Table of Assessment Methods & Activities: Strengths and Limitations 00:40:00
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Table of Peer and Self-assessment: Advantages and Limitations 00:05:00
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Table of Objectives 00:05:00
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Table of Example Assessment Requirements 00:05:00
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Table of Example Assessment Records 00:05:00
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Equality and Diversity, and The Equality Act 2010 00:10:00
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Equality and Diversity – Glossary of Terms 00:15:00
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Table of Resources Which Could be Used for Teaching, Learning and Assessment 00:05:00
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List of Technologies Which Could be Used for Teaching, Learning and Assessment 00:05:00
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Table of Potential Learner Needs and Points of Referral 00:05:00
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Using Questions 00:10:00
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Minimising Risks 00:10:00
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Key Feedback Words for Use During Feedback 00:05:00
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Templates – A Full Set of Assessment Records
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Completed Example of A Full Set Of Assessment Records 00:13:00
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Template – Standardisation Record for Assessed Work
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Completed Example of A Standardisation Record For Assessed Work 00:05:00
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Template – Personal Development Plan
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Completed Example of A Personal Development Plan 00:05:00
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Template – Continuing Professional Development Record
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Completed Example of A Continuing Professional Development Record 00:05:00
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Template – Reflective Learning Journal
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Completed Example of A Reflective Learning Journal 00:05:00
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Checklist for Advancing Equality and Diversity 00:10:00
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An introduction To The Three Assessor Units 00:45:00
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Key Concepts and Principles of Assessment 01:00:00
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Planning Assessment 01:00:00
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Assessment Types 01:00:00
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Assessment Methods 01:00:00
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Involving Learners and Others In The Assessment Process 01:00:00
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Making Assessment Decisions and Providing Feedback 01:00:00
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Assessment Records 01:00:00
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Standardising Assessment Practice 00:40:00
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Evaluating Assessment Practice, and Continuing Professional Development 00:50:00
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Assessment – Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF)
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Submit Your Assignments
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Submit Your Assignments
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Resubmit Your Assignments – Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF)
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Course Info
Lessons : 64
Assignments : 3
Duration : 17 hours, 33 minutes
Access : 1 year
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