ASSESSING VOCATIONALLY RELATED ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL 3 AWARD

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.

To complete combinations containing Unit 302 students must be able to assess two candidates on two occasions each in a work environment against vocational standards/criteria approved by the organisation.

To complete combinations containing Unit 303 students must be able to assess two candidates on two occasions each in a non-work environment against vocational standards/criteria approved by the organisation.

Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (9 credits)
For practitioners who assess knowledge and/or skills in vocationally-related subject areas who use the following assessment methods: assessments in simulated environments, skills tests, oral and written questions, assignments, projects, case studies and RPL. This may take place in training workshops, classrooms or other learning environments.

• Unit 301 Understanding the principles and practices of assessment
  Unit 303 Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding

Assessment will be by written work, professional discussion, observation of carrying out assessment, witness testimony self-reflection and work products.

It may be possible to progress onto the Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Qualifications.