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Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement

VTCT Skills Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement · Ofqual 500/9757/X · VTCT code AG30201 · VTCT Skills

To develop the knowledge and skills needed to assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding: 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
In the clinic
No practical days
Course plan
8 online modules
Guided learning
54 hours

Course plan

What the course includes

8 online modules on the KCLINICS Academy platform, studied at your own pace, then assessment online. The plan comes from our scheme of work for this qualification.

  • Online lesson
  • PDF learning material
  • Video demonstrations
  • Written homework

Online modules

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.

    • Preparing assessments and agreeing assessment plans with learners
    • Carrying out assessments: skills tests, oral and written questions, assignments, projects and case studies
    • Recognising prior learning
    • Making assessment decisions, providing feedback and recording outcomes
    • Maintaining legal and good practice requirements

    Includes an online lesson, PDF learning material, video demonstrations and written homework.

    • Learner carries out assessments of two of their own learners
    • Assessment plans, records and feedback added to the portfolio
    • Completion of the portfolio of evidence
    • Student evaluation
    • Tutor evaluation

    Includes an online lesson, PDF learning material, video demonstrations and written homework.

Take the course plan with you

Every module, practical day and assessment for the Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement, as a PDF.

No practical days

No practical days. Everything, including the assessment, is completed online.

Equipment
Computers/tablets, observation and assessment records.
Safety
Learners to follow the health and safety policies of the training centre and of each setting where assessment takes place. Learners to carry out a risk assessment before every assessment and to make sure that learners 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
  • UV30566Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding30 guided hours

While you learn

  • Online quizzes and module tests
  • Written homework
  • Tutor feedback on the platform

Towards your certificate

  • Assignments
  • Practical observations/assessments
  • Case studies
  • 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 vocational area they will assess. Learners carry out assessments of real learners in their own training environment.

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 Vocationally Related Achievement

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 dates

Ways 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.

Your qualifications so far, any beauty or clinical experience, and what you would like to offer clients.

We handle your details as our privacy policy explains.

Questions

About studying with us

Ask admissions a question

Theory is online and self-paced, in 8 sessions. There are no practical days: you study and are assessed online. You have 12 months from enrolment to complete.

Learners must be 18 or over to enrol and should be occupationally competent in the vocational area they will assess. Learners carry out assessments of real learners in their own training environment.

While you learn: online quizzes and module tests; written homework; tutor feedback on the platform. Towards your certificate: assignments; practical observations/assessments; case studies; portfolio of evidence.

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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