Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
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Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (RQF)

£600 £119
Limited Time Offer    All prices are inclusive of VAT.
Monthly instalment plans are available.

Credits – 3 TQT – 30 GLH – 24 Recommended Course Duration – Up to 4 Months. Download Option to fast-track in 2 Days is available.

Unit Structure

  • Unit 1: Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment

Overview

The Level 3 Award in Understanding Principles and Practices of Assessment is considered to be an entry qualification for people looking to assess learners on accredited courses. Most training centres would expect that you have this assessor qualification before you start assessing in the FE and HE sectors. You are not required to have any prior qualification or experience to start this level 3 course. This NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) assessor course will assist you regardless of your subject expertise, whether you teach music or coach people. The course is accredited by UK OFQUAL, and is delivered 100% online. We will offer support to you.

Scope of this Qualification

This Level 3 Award is suitable for industry sectors such as Hairdressing, Beauty Industry & Make Up, Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction, Early years, NHS training, Child & Health Care, Business Administration & Management, Hospitality & Catering, Oil & Gas Field, Private Security, Apprenticeships, Health & Social Care, Educational Sectors and Freelance Assessment etc.

Duration and Delivery

This course is designed to be completed online at a pace that suits you the best. This fast track level 3 assessor course can take as little as 4 days or up to 4 months to be completed. The level 3 assessor qualification is delivered through our virtual learning environment (VLE). Our online tutor support is there to facilitate you to achieve your success rate accordingly.

Assessment and Verification

All units within this assessor qualification are internally assessed by our qualified assessors and externally verified by the awarding organisation. The assessment takes the form of written assignments, detailed guidance for which will be provided by the tutor.

Progression

Successful completion of this 100% accredited online course enables learners to proceed to the following:

and other qualifications in the field of education such as the

This level 3 assessor course will also help you enhance your career profile and become an apprenticeship assessor.

Focus Awards

Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Qualification Number: 601/5865/7

Focus Awards is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation. This guarantees that all of their qualifications conform to a high standard.
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Entry Requirements

Learners should:

  • Be aged 19 or over.
  • Have a satisfactory level of Literacy and Numeracy skills.

 

Practical Requirement

Practical Requirements

There are no practical requirements for this course.

how I will be assessed

How will I be assessed?

This course is theory based and will be assessed through a written assignment.

Useful Knowledge/skills that you will learn on the course

You will be able to:

  • Understand the principles and requirements of assessment.
  • Understand different types of assessment methods.
  • Understand how to plan and involve learners and others in assessment.
  • Understand how to make assessment decisions.
  • Understand quality assurance of the assessment process.
  • Understand how to manage information relating to assessment.
  • Understand the legal and good practice requirements in relation to assessment.

Full Payment

Standard


£119(incl. VAT)


  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £30

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited

  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-4 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.

  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.

Fast Track


£140(incl. VAT)


  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £20

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority

  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-2 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1 working days

  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback

  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi


£150(incl. VAT)


  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £10

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority

  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-2 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.

  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

All prices include course fees, awarding body dues, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate & VAT. The final certification you get is the same,
regardless of your route. There are no strict deadlines for submitting individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline
is the overall course duration based on the option you selected above.

Standard


£137(incl. VAT)

  • £34.21 (incl. VAT)/Month

  • No. of instalments
    4

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £30

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited

  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-4 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2 working

  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.

  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.

Fast Track


£151(incl. VAT)

  • £37.63 (incl. VAT)/Month

  • No. of instalments
    4

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £20

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority

  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-2 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1 working days

  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback

  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi


£164(incl. VAT)

  • £27.37 (incl. VAT)/Month

  • No. of instalments
    6

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £10

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority

  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-2 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.

  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

All prices include course fee, awarding body charges, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate. The final certification you get is exactly the
same, regardless of what route you pick. There are no strict deadlines for submission of individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your
studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option that you have selected above.

Why choose BSA?

Instant Access to VLE

You can have instant access to the course; once you enrol on the course, you can start studying immediately.

Expert Tutor Support

Our courses are designed to provide a dedicated online tutor support to learners throughout the course for ongoing assistance.

Flexible Payment Plans

Flexible payment plans to suit your budget; pay the fee in easy monthly instalments.

Accredited CertificationAccredited Certification

You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.

Frequently Asked Questions

This NVQ Assessor’s course is designed for individuals who need to assess competence within the workplace or classroom and wish to undertake a job as an assessor in FE and HE sector. This level 3 assessor course is also recognised all over the world.

NVQ Assessors support and assess learners that are working towards their National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs). An NVQ Assessor will assess and train learners in order for them to gain the occupational standards needed to achieve their qualification.

There is no time frame to complete the course. Most learners complete it in as few as 2 days (fast track) or up to 4 months (full time).

If you aim to start your career as an assessor, please read the blog Picking the Right Assessor Course that enables you to choose the suitable course for yourself.

Please refer to our main FAQs section or Contact Us; we have experienced course advisers who will be happy to assist you!

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