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: 1st 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: 1st 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: 1st 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: 1st 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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Delivered by Approved SFJ Awards Centres:

BAS Training

The Realm
Turweston Road
Brackley
Northants
NN13 7DD

bas-training.com/

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Nissan Way
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 3QY

WD Trust

1st Floor
Vertigo, Shot Tower
Cheese Lane
Bristol
BS2 0JJ

Make Change Associates Ltd

88 Hawkwood Crescent
North Chingford
London
E4 7PJ

www.makechangeassociates.com

Xact Consultancy & Training Limited

3 Abbey Lane Court
Evesham
Worcestershire
WR11 4BY

www.xact.org.uk/

VQ Assessment Services

194 High Street
Cheverley
Newmarket
Suffolk
CB8 9DG

www.vqas.co.uk/

CARMS Ltd

4 Willows Lodge
Stratton Audley
Bicester
OX27 9AU

East Midlands Specialist Learning and Development Hub

Qualifications and Assessment Unit
St Johns
Enderby
Leicestershire
LE19 2BX

Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service

Longfield Training Centre
Hitchin Road
Stevenage
SG1 4AE

National Probation Service

Nushrat Sayeed-Hussain
223-237 Borough High Street
Mitre House
London
SE1 1JD

Smart Training Solutions (UK) Limited

29 Millias Close
Brough
East Riding of Yorkshire
HU15 1GP