Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment

The Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment consists of one theory unit which assesses a candidate's knowledge of the principles and practices of assessment and one practical unit which assesses a candidate assessor's competence in assessing the occupational competence of others. Primary evidence for the learning outcomes must come from the candidate assessor assessing two real learners on two occasions in a real work environment against approved standards/criteria. These assessments will be observed. 

This course is for someone who is assessing at least 2 learners regulary on a recognised qualification.

You will need to have a professional qualification and/or have demonstrated occupational competence acceptable to your internal quality assurer. You need to be part of an assessment team and have access to a minimum of two learners who are undertaking a vocational programme in your area of expertise. You need to attend standardisation meetings and generally comply with both internal and external quality assurance procedures. 

There will be ongoing assessment during the course and you will complete a portfolio. 

After successful completion of the Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment, once you have assessed for an appropriate of time, you may wish to progress to an internal quality assurance (IQA) qualification. 

Fees for 2023/24: £485 for unit 301 and 302.

Please email: teachertraining@bpc.ac.uk for further information. 

Awarding Body:
City & Guilds