The Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment is for practitioners who assess the demonstration of competence in a work environment using the following assessment methods: observation, examining work products, oral questioning and discussion, use of others (e.g. witnesses), learners statements and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

What the course leads to

What courses can I do after this? 

After successful completion of the Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment, once you have assessed for an appropriate of time, you may wish to progress to an internal quality assurance (IQA) qualification. 

What do I need to apply

To do this course you should have... 

You will need to have a professional qualification and/or have demonstrated occupational competence acceptable to your internal quality assurer. You need to be part of an assessment team and have access to a minimum of two learners who are undertaking a vocational programme in your area of expertise. You need to attend standardisation meetings and generally comply with both internal and external quality assurance procedures. 

Course costs

Costs 

Fees for 2023/24: £485 for unit 301 and 302.

Course content

Course Content 

The Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment consists of one theory unit which assesses a candidate's knowledge of the principles and practices of assessment and one practical unit which assesses a candidate assessor's competence in assessing the occupational competence of others. Primary evidence for the learning outcomes must come from the candidate assessor assessing two real learners on two occasions in a real work environment against approved standards/criteria. These assessments will be observed. 

More info

Start Day/Time 

October 2023 & January 2024 start dates

This course is delivered online, no face to face taught sessions, just tutorials and observations.

Duration 

1 Year

Attendance 

Part-time

Level 

Level 3

Qualification Name 

Level 3 Award

Awarding Body 

City & Guilds

More about the course 

Please email: teachertraining@bpc.ac.uk or call: 01202 205649 for further information. 

Duration 

1 Year

Attendance 

Part-time

Level 

Level 3

Qualification Name 

Level 3 Award

Awarding Body 

City & Guilds