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Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
VTCT Skills Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment · Ofqual 500/9756/8 · VTCT code AG30200 · VTCT Skills
To develop the knowledge and skills needed to assess occupational competence in the work environment: understanding the principles and practices of assessment, planning assessment, using a range of assessment methods, making and recording assessment decisions, giving feedback and meeting quality assurance, legal and good practice requirements.
- Theory
- Online, at your own pace
- Practice
- In your own workplace
- Course plan
- 7 online modules
- Guided learning
- 54 hours
Course plan
What the course includes
7 online modules on the KCLINICS Academy platform, studied at your own pace, then practice and assessment in your own workplace. The plan comes from our scheme of work for this qualification.
- Online lesson
- PDF learning material
- Video demonstrations
- Written homework
After the induction, each module has an online lesson, PDF learning material and written homework. Most modules also have video demonstrations and a quiz, and each unit ends with an online module test.
- Course induction and VTCT Skills registration
- Video demonstration: how to use the KCLINICS Academy website (online learning, tests, homework and portfolio)
- Overview of the assessor role and portfolio requirements
- Learning agreement and code of conduct
- Introduction to all units, learning outcomes and assessment requirements
Includes video demonstrations.
- Health and safety and risk assessment in the assessment environment
- Equality, diversity, inclusion and reasonable adjustments
- Data protection and confidentiality
- Safeguarding and professional conduct of the assessor
Includes an online lesson, PDF learning material, video demonstrations and written homework.
- History and development of vocational and competence-based assessment
- Functions and key concepts of assessment: validity, authenticity, reliability, currency and sufficiency
- Roles and responsibilities of the assessor, IQA and EQA
- Awarding organisation and regulatory requirements
Includes an online lesson, PDF learning material, video demonstrations and written homework.
- Observation of performance in the work environment
- Examining products of work
- Questioning, professional discussion and learner statements
- Witness testimony and recognition of prior learning
- Strengths and limitations of each method and meeting individual needs
Includes an online lesson, PDF learning material, video demonstrations and written homework.
- Planning holistic assessment and agreeing assessment plans
- Involving learners and others in the assessment process
- Self-assessment and peer assessment
- Minimising risks in assessment
Includes an online lesson, PDF learning material, video demonstrations and written homework.
- Making assessment decisions against set criteria
- Giving constructive feedback
- Internal and external quality assurance, standardisation and appeals
- Managing and recording information relating to assessment
Includes an online lesson, PDF learning material, video demonstrations and written homework.
- Planning the assessment of occupational competence with the candidate
- Carrying out assessments using observation, products of work and questioning
- Making assessment decisions and providing feedback and information
- Maintaining legal and good practice requirements and assessment records
Includes an online lesson, PDF learning material, video demonstrations and written homework.
Workplace Assessment
- Learner carries out assessments of two candidates in their own workplace
- Assessment plans, records and feedback added to the portfolio
- Completion of the portfolio of evidence
- Student evaluation
- Tutor evaluation
Dates and times agreed between the learner and the assessor
Observations take place in the learner's own workplace
Evidence uploaded to the portfolio on the KCLINICS Academy platform
Take the course plan with you
Every module, practical day and assessment for the Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment, as a PDF.
No practical days. You gather evidence in your own workplace, agreed with your employer and checked by your assessor.
- Equipment
- Computers/tablets, observation and assessment records.
- Safety
- Learners to follow the health and safety policies of the training centre and of each workplace where assessment takes place. Learners to carry out a risk assessment before every workplace assessment and to make sure that candidates work safely and use PPE as required by industry code of practice while being assessed.
Units and assessment
How you are assessed
2 units
- UV30563Understanding the principles and practices of assessment24 guided hours
- UV30564Assess occupational competence in the work environment30 guided hours
While you learn
- Online quizzes and module tests
- Written homework
- Tutor feedback on the platform
Towards your certificate
- Assignments
- Practical observations/assessments
- Portfolio of evidence
No external examination. The qualification is awarded on your portfolio and observed assessments.
Entry and progression
Before you start
Learners must be 18 or over to enrol and should be occupationally competent in the area they will assess. Learners carry out assessments of real candidates in their own workplace.
Level 3: Advanced therapist level, the same level as an A level.
Before this course
See the entry requirements above.
This course
Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
Leads to: Tutor, assessor or quality assurer in further education or a private academy
Fees and dates
Paying for the course
Admissions confirms the fee for this course when you ask, and talks you through the ways to pay.
Practical dates
You can enrol at any time and start the online modules as soon as your place is confirmed.
Ask admissions about datesWays to pay
- Pay in full by card or bank transfer.
- Klarna or Clearpay at checkout, subject to their eligibility checks and approval.
- Monthly course finance through our finance partner, subject to status (18+, UK residents).
- Employer funding: we can invoice your employer.
Direct government funding for learners (Advanced Learner Loans, Mayor of London Adult Skills Fund) is not available through KCLINICS Academy at present and is not expected before 2028. Monthly course finance and self or employer funding are available now.
Apply
Apply for a place
Tell us a little about you and we will confirm your place and next steps. No payment is taken until your place is confirmed.
Prefer to talk first? Call admissions on 020 8050 0750.
Theory is online and self-paced, in 7 sessions. Practice and assessment take place in your own workplace, on dates agreed with your assessor. You have 12 months from enrolment to complete.
Learners must be 18 or over to enrol and should be occupationally competent in the area they will assess. Learners carry out assessments of real candidates in their own workplace.
You work with real learners or candidates in your own workplace, on dates agreed with your assessor, who observes and gives you written feedback.
VTCT Skills registration, the online platform, all units in our scheme of work and your certificate.
Yes. You can pay by card, or choose Klarna or Clearpay at checkout, subject to their approval.
Tutor, assessor or quality assurer in further education or a private academy. Next on the route: VTCT Skills Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training; VTCT Skills Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice; VTCT Skills Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice.
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