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Take the next step in your professional development and become a confident, skilled assessor in classroom, workshop or training environments. This 15-week, part-time NCFE qualification is designed for practitioners who assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding outside of the workplace and want to gain a nationally recognised Level 3 assessor qualification.
Course delivery: Two cohorts are available: Cohort 1 starts in September 2026 and Cohort 2 starts in January 2027.
Unit 01 – Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment.
This unit develops your knowledge of the principles and practices that underpin effective, fair and inclusive assessment in a learning and development context.
Unit 03 – Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding.
This unit develops your competence in assessing learners’ vocational achievement in settings such as classrooms, workshops, simulated environments or training organisations.
Aligned to NCFE requirements, this award supports you to plan, deliver and review assessment activities that measure vocational skills, knowledge and understanding. You will learn how to use a range of assessment methods, including skills tests, oral and written questions, assignments, projects, case studies and recognition of prior learning.
On successful completion, you will be equipped to assess learners confidently within your vocational area or subject specialism, helping them demonstrate achievement and progress towards their professional goals.