NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

This qualification is intended for those who assess both occupational competence in the work environment and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (for example a workshop, classroom or other training environment).

About this qualification

To be awarded the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, learners are required to successfully complete all 3 mandatory units.

Progression opportunities

The objectives of these qualifications are to:

• provide the essential knowledge and understanding that assessment staff need, and offer additional units that describe competent practice. This approach gives flexibility and a greater potential to meet the needs of aspiring Assessors.

Learners who achieve one of these qualifications could progress to:

• NCFE Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

• NCFE Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

• NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

• NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training Learners can progress from an Award to a Certificate but centres must carefully consider which qualification they want to register the learner onto, as the registration fee will be applied for both qualifications.

Assessment

The NCFE Level 3 Qualifications for Assessors are internally assessed and externally quality assured.

I am a Level 6 qualified Early Years Coordinator and I recently completed my Level 3 SEND Course. I was able to reflect on my current practice and make positive changes through what I was learning. I enjoyed the simplicity and organisation of the course, needing to answer pre set questions to show your understanding with all evidence stored in your own, personal portfolio. This course certainly made me more confident within my role as a SENCO

I found the Level 3 SEND course challenging but very interesting. I learnt so much over the duration of the course, all relevant to practice which I have been able to implement in setting, to strengthen our SEN offering support to both children their carers/parents. Hazel was always on hand to offer advice or guidance when needed. I would strongly recommend this course even to those already familiar with the subject because it is so comprehensive and encourages you to reflect on what you already practice.