Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate In Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF)

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Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate In Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF)

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Course Overview

Unlock Your Potential with the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF)!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF) is your gateway to becoming a proficient vocational assessor. Whether you’re just starting your journey or aiming to enhance your existing skills, this course is tailored to empower you with the expertise needed in the dynamic world of vocational assessment.

Alpha Academy is the affiliate partner of Janets. Under the affiliate partnership/program this Qualification will be delivered and assessed by Janets.

Learning Outcomes

Comprehensive Learning: Our curriculum blends academic knowledge with practical application, offering you a holistic understanding of assessment principles, practices, and methodologies. You’ll not only grasp the theories but also learn how to apply them effectively.

Real-World Competence: We prioritise hands-on learning by enabling you to assess occupational competence in real workplace settings. This invaluable experience ensures you are fully equipped to excel as a vocational assessor.

Versatile Skill Set: You’ll gain the ability to assess vocational skills, knowledge, and understanding, ensuring that you can meet the diverse needs of learners. Whether you’re working in workshops, classrooms, or other training environments, our course prepares you for success.

Legal Proficiency: We’ll guide you through the essential legal requirements associated with assessment practices. You’ll emerge not only as a skilled assessor but also as a knowledgeable and compliant professional.

Self-Evaluation: Beyond assessing others, our course encourages you to evaluate your own performance in terms of occupational skills, knowledge, and understanding. This self-awareness is vital for continuous improvement in your field.

Don’t miss this opportunity to become a master assessor and unlock new career horizons. Join us today and embark on a journey towards professional excellence. Enrol now to realize your potential as a recognized and in-demand vocational assessor in your chosen field! Your future starts here.

Qualification Purpose

The primary objective of this qualification is to validate an individual’s proficiency in an occupational position, aligning with the established industry standards. This comprehensive Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF) program empowers learners to cultivate the knowledge and skills essential for precise evaluation of occupational competence, whether in a workplace setting or beyond.

Who is this Course For?

The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement from Focus Awards is designed for individuals who evaluate both job-related proficiency within a workplace and vocational skills, as well as knowledge and comprehension in settings such as workshops, classrooms, or other training environments, distinct from assessing competence within a work setting.

Entry Requirement

- This qualification has no specific entry requirements and is accredited for learners aged 19 years and above, including those with a minimum of a high school education and Level 3 AET (Award in Education and Training).

Why choose us?

- - Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials;
  - Tutorial videos/materials from the industry-leading experts;
  - Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform;
  - Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result;
  - The UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification;
  - Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere, anytime;
  - The benefit of career advancement opportunities;
  - 24/7 student support via email.

Progression

After completing the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA), learners often have several course progression options to further their education and career development:

Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (IQA): This qualification is suitable for those who wish to become internal quality assurers, ensuring that assessment processes and practices meet industry standards.

Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET): For those interested in becoming educators or trainers, this qualification focuses on the skills and knowledge required to teach in various learning environments.

Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (IQA): This qualification is designed for individuals who want to take on leadership roles in quality assurance within assessment processes.

Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET): This advanced qualification is suitable for educators and trainers looking to enhance their teaching skills and knowledge

Progression to higher education: Completing CAVA can also be a stepping stone for individuals interested in pursuing a higher education degree in education, training, or related fields.

Specialised training courses: Depending on career goals, learners can choose from a variety of specialised training courses in areas such as leadership, management, or specific vocational subjects.

Total Qualification Time

The Total Qualification Time (TQT) includes both guided learning hours (GLH) and an approximation of the hours a student is expected to dedicate to independent preparation, studying, or any other learning activities, including assessments, that are directed by educational staff but not directly supervised by them. The credit value of a qualification is determined by TQT, with one credit equivalent to 10 hours of learning. The Total Qualification Time for this specific qualification is 150 hours.

Guided Learning Hours

The term “Guided Learning Hours” encompasses all instances of direct interaction, support, or oversight provided to a learner by an educator, supervisor, tutor, trainer, or a suitable education/training provider. The specific Guided Learning Hours for this qualification amount to 84 hours.

Method of Assessment:

1. Assessment tasks involve a series of concise assignments that you need to finish to demonstrate your understanding of the material and include references in your work.
2. Unit 2 and Unit 3 require mandatory observation videos that should each last at least 30 minutes. Unit 1 involves a written assessment.
3. You’re required to submit all assignments through the online portal.
To pass, you must fulfil all the learning objectives; there are no grades assigned.1

Career Path

Completing CAVA opens doors to careers in assessment and quality assurance in vocational education and training. It qualifies you as a competent assessor and leads to various opportunities in the education sector. Some of them are as follows:

1. Assessor in a Training Provider or College
2. Internal Quality Assurer (IQA)
3. External Quality Assurer (EQA)
4. Training and Development
5. Education Management and Leadership
6. Specialised Assessment Roles
7. Freelance or Self-Employed Assessor

Course Curriculum

Induction Form
	Induction Form	00:00:00
Registration Entry Form
	Registration Entry Form	00:00:00
Guidance for Achieving the Units
	Unit 1 Understanding The Principles And Practices Of Assessment Guidance For Achieving The Unit	00:00:00
	Unit 2 Assess Occupational Competence In The Work Environment Guidance For Achieving The Unit	00:00:00
	Unit 3 Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge And Understanding Guidance For Achieving The Unit	00:00:00
	Assessment Guidelines	00:00:00
Support Materials
Unit 01 : Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
LO1: Understand the Principles and Requirements of Assessment
	1. Functions of Assessment in Learning and Development	00:00:00
	2. Key Concepts and Principles of Assessment	00:00:00
	3. Responsibilities of an Assessor	00:00:00
	4. Regulations and Requirements Relevant to the Assessment	00:00:00
LO2: Understand Different Types of Assessment Method
	1. Strengths and Limitations of Various Assessment Methods	00:00:00
LO3: Understand How to Plan Assessment
	1. Key Factors to Consider When Planning Assessment	00:00:00
	2. Benefits of Using A Holistic Approach to Assessment	00:00:00
	3. How to Plan A Holistic Approach to Assessment	00:00:00
	4. Types of Risks Involved in Assessment	00:00:00
	5. How to Minimise Risks Through the Planning Process	00:00:00
LO4: Understand How to Involve Learners and Others in Assessment
	1. Importance of Involving Learner and Others in The Assessment Process	00:00:00
	2. Information That Should Be Made Available to Learners and Others	00:00:00
	3. How to Use Peer and Self-Assessment Effectively	00:00:00
	4. Assessment Arrangements to Meet the Needs of Individual Learners	00:00:00
LO5: Understand How to Make Assessment Decisions
	1. Assessment Decisions and Judging Evidence	00:00:00
LO6: Understand Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process
	1. Importance of Quality Assurance in The Assessment Process	00:00:00
	2. Quality Assurance and Standardisation Procedures	00:00:00
	3. Appeals, Complaints & Disputes Procedures Concerning Assessment in Own Area of Practice	00:00:00
LO7: Understand How to Manage Information Relating to Assessment
	1. Importance of Following Procedures for The Management of Information Relating to Assessment	00:00:00
	2. How Feedback and Questioning Contribute to the Assessment Process	00:00:00
LO8: Understand the Legal and Good Practice Requirements in Relation to Assessment
	1. Legal Issues, Policies and Procedures Relevant to Assessment	00:00:00
	2. Contribution of Technology in the Assessment Process	00:00:00
	3. Evaluation of Requirements for Equality, Diversity	00:00:00
	4. Reflective Practice and Continual Professional Development	00:00:00
Unit 02 : Assess Occupational Competence in the Work Environment
LO1: Be Able to Plan the Assessment of Occupational Competence
	1. Assessment Planning of Occupational Competence	00:00:00
	2. Communicating the Process of Assessing Occupational Competence to The Learner	00:00:00
	3. Planning the Assessment of Occupational Competence to Address Learner Needs and Current Achievements	00:00:00
	4. Opportunities for Holistic Assessment	00:00:00
LO2: Be Able to Make Assessment Decisions About Occupational Competence
	1. Valid, Fair and Reliable Assessment Method	00:00:00
	2. Making Assessment Decisions of Occupational Competence	00:00:00
	3. Following Standardisation Procedures	00:00:00
	4. Providing Feedback to Learners	00:00:00
LO3: Be Able to Provide Required Information Following the Assessment of Occupational Competence
	1. Maintaining Records of the Related Information of the Assessment of Occupational Competence	00:00:00
	2. Sharing Assessment Information with Authorised Colleagues and Procedures to Maintain the Confidentiality	00:00:00
LO4: Be Able to Maintain Legal and Good Practice Requirements When Assessing Occupational Competence
	1. Relevant Policies, Procedures and Legislation for the Assessment of Occupational Competence	00:00:00
	2. Application of Requirements for Equality and Diversity and Bilingualism in Assessing Occupational Competence	00:00:00
	3. Evaluation of Own Work in Carrying Out Assessments	00:00:00
	4. Maintaining the Currency of Own Expertise and Competence	00:00:00
Unit 03 : Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
LO1: Be Able to Prepare Assessments of Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
	1. Methods of Assessing Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding to Meet Requirements and Needs	00:00:00
	2. Preparing Resources and Conditions for The Assessment	00:00:00
	3. Communicating the Purpose, Requirements and Processes of Assessment to Learners	00:00:00
LO2: Be Able to Carry Out Assessments of Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
	1. Assessment Management to Meet Assessment Requirements	00:00:00
	2. Providing Support to Learners Within Agreed Limitations	00:00:00
	3. Analysing Evidence of Learner Achievement	00:00:00
	4. Making Assessment Decisions Related to Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding	00:00:00
	5. Standardisation Procedures	00:00:00
	6. Feedback on Learners’ Achievement	00:00:00
LO3: Be Able to Provide Required Information Following the Assessment of Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
	1. Maintaining Records of Assessment, Its Outcome and Learners Progress	00:00:00
	2. Making Assessment Information Available to Authorised Colleagues as Required and Maintaining Confidentiality	00:00:00
LO4: Be Able to Maintain Legal and Good Practice Requirements When Assessing Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
	1. Relevant Policies, Procedures and Legislation Relating to The Assessment of Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding	00:00:00
	2. Applying Requirements for Equality and Diversity and Bilingualism	00:00:00
	3. Evaluation and CPD	00:00:00
Handouts
	Equality and Diversity – Glossary of Terms	00:00:00
	Equality and Diversity, and The Equality Act 2010	00:00:00
	Key Feedback Words for Use During Feedback	00:00:00
	Table of Assessment Methods & Activities: Strengths and Limitations	00:00:00
	Table of Assessment Types	00:00:00
	Table of Example Assessment Records	00:00:00
	Table of Example Assessment Requirements	00:00:00
	Table of Objectives	00:00:00
	Table of Potential Learner Needs and Points of Referral	00:00:00
	Table of Resources Which Could be Used for Teaching, Learning and Assessment	00:00:00
	Using Questions	00:00:00
Self-Assessment
	Unit One Understanding The Principles And Practices Of Assessment – Self-Assessment Grid	00:00:00
	Unit Two Assess Occupational Competence In The Work Environment – Self-Assessment Grid	00:00:00
	Unit Three Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge And Understanding – Self-Assessment Grid	00:00:00
Assessment Plan
	Unit 1 Understanding The Principles And Practices Of Assessment Assessment Plan	00:00:00
	Unit 2 Assess Occupational Competence In The Work Environment Assessment Plan	00:00:00
	Unit 3 Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge And Understanding Assessment Plan	00:00:00
Observation Checklist - For Assessors of The Assessment Units
	OBSERV 1	00:00:00
	OBSERV 2	00:00:00
Templates and Completed Examples
Templates
	Template – Continuing Professional Development Record	00:00:00
	Template – Personal Development Plan	00:00:00
	Template – Reflective Learning Journal	00:00:00
	Template – Standardisation Record for Assessed Work	00:00:00
	Templates – A Full Set of Assessment Records	00:00:00
Completed Examples
	Completed Example of A Continuing Professional Development Record	00:00:00
	Completed Example of A Full Set Of Assessment Records	00:00:00
	Completed Example of A Personal Development Plan	00:00:00
	Completed Example of A Reflective Learning Journal	00:00:00
	Completed Example of A Standardisation Record For Assessed Work	00:00:00
Submit Your Assignments – Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF)
	Submit Your Assignments	00:00:00

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