Level 3 Assessing Competence and Vocational Achievement

About the qualification

Qualification Number: 600/7643/4, 600/6542/4, 600/7644/6, 600/7261/1

SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment

Operational Start Date: 1^st September 2012
Total Qualification Time: 90 hours
Guided Learning: 54 hours

UCAS Points: 8

SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment

Operational Start Date: 1^st September 2012
Total Qualification Time: 90 hours
Guided Learning: 54 hours

UCAS Points: 8

SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement

Operational Start Date: 1^st January 2013
Total Qualification Time: 90 hours
Guided Learning: 54 hours

UCAS Points: 8

SFJ Awards Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

Operational Start Date: 1^st December 2012
Total Qualification Time: 150 hours
Guided Learning:  84 hours

UCAS Points: 8

All of the qualifications include a unit that covers the essential knowledge and understanding that assessors need. In addition, three of the qualifications include one or more units that describe competent assessment practice.

Those new to assessment and hoping to become assessors can take the first unit and gain an understanding of assessment principles and practices even before they are in a position to assess learners. When they are ready to practice, they can attempt additional relevant unit/s and become qualified in the areas specified by the qualification title.

Individuals who are in a position to carry out real assessments can undertake both units at the same time and use evidence in a holistic way.

In addition, individuals who need to know about assessment, but never intend to practice as assessors (e.g. some managers) are able to learn about the essential principles and practices. Such individuals would gain the Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment.

These qualifications will enable the learner to update and continue professional development, and to develop knowledge and skills relevant to assessment practice.

What are the pre-entry requirements for the Assessing Competence and Vocational Achievement awards?

There are no pre-entry requirements for enrolling to complete the following qualification:

1. Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment

However, learners must be fully competent practitioners and where applicable, hold the relevant practitioner qualifications in the work area in which they are seeking to become assessors for the following qualifications:

1. Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
2. Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
3. Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

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