The Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (RQF) is for practitioners who assess the demonstration of competence in a work environment using the following assessment methods: observation, examining work products, oral questioning and discussion, use of others (e.g. witnesses), learner statements and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Who should do this course?
The L3 AUPPA is intended for those who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of assessment without any requirement to practice as assessors. It is a knowledge-only award. It has been designed:
- For individuals who are not in an assessor's role, or who have just started their journey as an assessor in the further education and skills sector / private sector
- For individuals who are interested in knowing more about assessment or who need to know about assessment practice as part of their role
- For individuals who want a short qualification to enable them to make career choices
- For individuals who are not currently practicing e.g. a starting point for aspiring assessors or a professional development qualification for managers, HR or quality assurance personnel
- For individuals who are carrying out assessments and quality assurance in most learning environments including FE, Adult Continuing Learning, Employers and Third Sector
- For individuals who are carrying out quality assurance in all occupational sectors
- For individuals working in accredited learning OR non accredited learning (where people may assess performance but do not assess for a qualification); the NQF and the RQF
- For individuals who have already achieved some Education & Training or Learning & Development units that can be carried forward into this qualification
- For individuals who have completed some introduction to training qualifications
Level of Qualification/Skill Level
Level 3 learning would include:
- A planned approach to reading and research relating to principles, theories and practice
- Evidence of a reflective approach
- Reflection on own practice grounded upon reading
- Consideration of how professional values impact on working in your area
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, you would:
- Understand the principles & requirements of assessment
- Understand different types of assessment methods
- Understand how to plan assessment
- Understand how to involve learners and others in assessment
- Understand how to make assessment decisions
- Understand own contribution to the quality assurance of assessment
- Understand how to manage information relating to assessment of occupational competence
- Understand the legal and good practice requirements in relation to assessment
- Be able to plan the assessment of occupational competence
- Be able to make assessment decisions about occupational competence
- Be able to provide required information following the assessment of occupational competence
- Be able to maintain legal and good practice requirements when assessing occupational competence
Prerequisites/Before the course
- You must be a minimum of 19 years old
- Good reading & writing skills in English
- A lot of ‘Patience’ (This is an intensive course!)
- Knowledge of the subject you wish to assess
- A passion for learning new things and generating enough evidence to cover the National Standards in order to PASS this qualification
- Access to 2 learners that you would be assessing during the practical assessment
- Filled up ‘Application Form’
- A photographic proof of identification [Any 1 of the following]
- Valid Passport with VISA (any nationality)
- Signed UK Photo Card Driving Licence
- Valid Warrant Card issued by HM Forces or Police
- Other photographic ID card, e.g. Employee ID Card (must be current employer), Student ID Card, Travel card, etc.
Awarding Organisation
- An OFQUAL approved nationally recognised Awarding Organisation (e.g. HABC or TQUK)
Certificate Title
- Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (There is no mention of the mode of study on the certificate - People get the same certificate whether they attend the class based course or the online course)
Possible Results
- PASS / REFER - You cannot fail the course!!! (If there is anything that needs amendments on your theory assignments, the assessor would give you action points with guidance on how to achieve them in the next go! Once you are done with your theory assignments, you would be more than ready to be certificated!!!)
Course Fees & VAT
- £300 + £60 (20% VAT) = £360 (No hidden charges!)
Reasons to do the course with us
- Trainer with a QTLS Status (Qualified Teacher Status: Learning & Skills)
- Trainer with DTLLS, CELTA, Assessor (A1), Internal Verifier (V1) and various other qualifications in the Lifelong Learning Sector (unlike some other training companies where staff might not be highly qualified)
- Trainer with 13+ years’ of teaching/training/assessing experience, 7+ years’ full-time experience of delivering Teacher Training Qualifications like the PTLLS, L3 AET & Conflict Management courses, 3+ years’ full-time experience of delivering the TAQA (Assessors’ & Internal Verifiers’) course, 13+ years’ experience of delivering ESOL courses
- We have helped 1500+ learners in getting through their PTLLS qualification, 300+ learners in getting their new L3 AET qualification, 200+ learners in getting their L3 Conflict Management qualification and a few learners in getting their Assessor’s & Internal Verifier’s Qualifications so far
- We are a HABC, TQUK, AIM Awards, City & Guilds, & Pearson (Edexcel) approved centre. This is proof that quality is one of our main concerns and that we are not here for a quick buck. (unlike some other training companies that would give you unbelievable offers and fake promises)
- We would be more than happy for you to talk to our previous successful learners who have achieved their L3/L4 PTLLS, L3 AET, L3 Conflict Management, Assessor’s & Internal Verifier’s Qualifications from us
Our Guarantee
- If you are not satisfied with our course, you can ask for a refund within 7 days of your booking. We would deduct an admin fee of £50/- and refund the remaining amount!!! We are really confident about our course.
Course/Login Duration
- 60 Days from the day of payment - We have had learners who have completed the entire course in as less as 2 weeks
- A paid extension is available
Follow Up Support
- On-going Email Support throughout the course (We normally respond within 24 hours.)
- Telephone Support during Office Hours (9 am to 6 pm Monday - Saturday)
Certificate Turnaround Time
- 1 to 2 working weeks after successful completion of your theory & practical assignments (For most of our qualifications, we have a Direct Claims Status with the Awarding Organisations)
Delivery methods
The course would involve:
- Around 100 hours of online/printed material in the form of Lessons
- Videos clearly explaining the concepts around assessment
- Audio/Podcasts clearly explaining the concepts around assessment
- Analytical reading texts
- Discussions with peers and tutor
- On-going quizzes throughout the course
and much more...
Assessments
This qualification is intended for assessors who assess occupational competence in an individual’s work environment. It includes the following assessment methods (although not all of these require performance evidence): Essay Type Assignments | Observation of performance in the work environment | Examining products of work | Verbal questioning | Professional Discussion | Use of others (Witness Testimony) | Looking at learner statements | Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
- This unit assesses a candidate assessor’s competence in assessing the occupational competence of others
- Written Statements or Essay Type Answers by the candidate assessor - You would get the Guidance Notes on how to answer the theory assignments to keep you on track.
- Primary evidence for the learning outcomes and assessment criteria must come from the candidate assessor assessing 2 learners on 2 occasions in a real work environment against standards/criteria that are approved by the organisation
- These standards/criteria may include national occupational standards, components of qualifications or in-house standards
- Each assessment must be a substantial but realistic and manageable piece of a learner’s work
- The unit covers 7 assessment methods in total. The candidate assessor must show that they have covered a minimum of 3 of these assessment methods in their real practice - this practice will be observed by our assessors either live or live-remote in the actual assessment environment.
- The candidate assessor is allowed, if necessary, to provide other forms of evidence – e.g. through a statement or by discussion – to show how they would use the other assessment methods
- Professional Discussion(s) between the candidate assessor and their own assessor
