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Assessing Occupational Competence (in Person) City & Guilds Level 3 Award (6317-62)

The Level 3 Award in Assessing Occupational Competence – In Person (6317-62) is designed for trainers, teachers, workplace supervisors and vocational practitioners who assess learners’ occupational competence in a real work environment. This qualification develops the knowledge, skills and confidence required to plan, carry out and evaluate assessments against recognised occupational standards.

Learners will gain an understanding of the principles and practices of assessment and demonstrate their competence in carrying out workplace assessments in person. The qualification is suitable for those already carrying out assessment duties or those preparing to become vocational assessors.

Practitioners will need to be qualified/experienced in a vocational area and meet the requirements for assessment as specified by the assessment strategy of their vocational area qualification. This is usually a level 3 qualification and relevant experience.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements set by City & Guilds for this qualification. However, learners must:

  • Be aged 18 or over.
  • Have the potential and opportunity to achieve the qualification.
  • Have access to appropriate assessment opportunities in a real work environment.
  • Be able to assess at least two learners in the workplace in order to generate the required evidence and complete observations.

The qualification

Upon successful completion, learners will achieve:

City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Assessing Occupational Competence – In Person (6317-62)

Assessment Methods

The qualification is assessed through a portfolio of evidence, which includes:

  • Assessment plans
  • Observation records
  • Professional discussions
  • Assessment decisions
  • Learner feedback
  • Reflective accounts
  • Workplace evidence

A minimum of two observations by a qualified assessor are required as part of the practical assessment requirements.

Course content

Unit 304 – Understand Vocational Assessment

This unit develops knowledge and understanding of:

  • Principles and requirements of vocational assessment
  • Assessment methods and their application
  • Planning inclusive and safe assessments
  • Involving learners and others in the assessment process
  • Making assessment decisions
  • Quality assurance processes
  • Managing assessment information
  • Legal and good practice requirements for assessment

Unit 305 – Assess Occupational Competence in the Work Environment – In Person

This practical unit requires learners to:

  • Plan workplace assessments
  • Conduct assessment activities in person
  • Make and justify assessment decisions
  • Provide feedback to learners
  • Maintain assessment records
  • Share assessment outcomes appropriately
  • Evaluate their own assessment practice
  • Identify professional development opportunities

The unit includes assessment of at least two learners and requires a minimum of four workplace assessment activities.

Next steps

Successful learners may progress to:

  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Occupational Achievement – In Person (6317-65)
  • Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualifications
  • Assessor, Lead Assessor or Quality Assurance roles within training and education settings.
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