Assessing Competence in the Work Environment

Qualification type: Edexcel Award Location:
Subject area:
Teacher Education
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Course Code: CR4157-999 Leaflet Number: 1008
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Qualification type: 
Edexcel Award
Level: 
n/a
Subject area: 
Teacher Education
Location: 
External to college

What's the Assessing Competence in the Work Environment course about?

This course not only enables you to gain a valid qualification in assessing, but also to develop a greater understanding of the process and methods of assessment. This Level 3 Award is required for learning and development practitioners who assess in the work environment, using the assessment methods for learners' work activities, eg observation of performance in the work environment, examining products of work, questioning the learner, discussing with the learner, use of others (witness testimony), looking at learner statements and recognising prior learning.

For students undertaking this course there is an initial one-day training session that will introduce the principles and processes of good assessment practice. You will be allocated a personal development advisor who will discuss your requirements with you and devise a personalised programme to meet those needs. Appointments will be made with your advisor, by mutual agreement, to assist with individual development, and assist in resolving any problems that arise through this process. This is then supported by telephone contact or email with the advisor, who will also contact you at appropriate intervals to confirm your progress. You will receive tutor support for 12 months from the date of induction.

Those new to assessing can take the knowledge unit (unit 1) and gain an understanding of assessment principles and practices before they begin a role. When they are ready to practise they can undertake an additional unit. Those who need to know about assessment, but never intend to practice, for example managers, are able to learn about essential principles and practices by achieving the knowledge unit (unit 1) only.

Those who are in a position to carry out real assessment as part of their job role can undertake the knowledge unit (unit 1) and applied unit (unit 2) at the same time and use the evidence from unit 1 to support the evidence gathered to meet the requirements of unit 2.

The course covers the following units:
- Unit 1 Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
- Unit 2 Assessing Occupational Competence in a Work Environment

For unit 1 you will be required to write a statement, demonstrating your understanding of the assessment process which you are implementing. For unit 2 you will be observed assessing two learners in their place of work and you will need to provide evidence to support your claim that you are a competent assessor able to implement the assessment practices within your own area of practice.

What will I be able to do after I've completed this course?

Once you have become a qualified assessor with a good level of experience, you may wish to consider becoming a verifier which would entail going on to complete the Edexcel Level 4 Award/Certificate in Assessing and Assuring the Quality of Assessment.

What qualifications or experience do I need to do this course?

The Edexcel Level 3 Award is intended for assessors who assess occupational competence in an individual's work environment, either on a paid or voluntary basis. You must be aged 19 or over, and have a level 3 qualification (or above) and relevant work-related experience in the occupational area in which you plan to assess. You must be in a position where you can generate evidence to meet the requirements of the unit(s). This involves having two learners who are seeking to achieve a work-related qualification deemed equivalent to an NVQ. You must have the support of a qualified assessor and a qualified internal verifier for the qualification you are assessing.

Which qualification will I be awarded if I successfully complete the Assessing Competence in the Work Environment course?

On successful completion of units 1 and 2, you will receive the Edexcel Level 3 Award in Assessing Occupational Competence in the Work Environment. You can complete unit 1 on its own, but this does not qualify you to assess.

Attendance

Part time (day)

Course length

1 Year(s)

Price (for guidance only)

£827.00

The fee for this course is approximate and subject to change.The price includes tuition and materials fees (where applicable), but excludes any exam or registration fees (where applicable). The actual amount you pay may also be affected by your age and personal circumstances. For further details please visit our fees section.

How do I apply?

For further information or to apply for a course, contact our Course Enquiry Team on FREECALL 0800 068 8585 or email enquiries@themanchestercollege.ac.uk.

You can also apply on line for the Assessing Competence in the Work Environment course.

Please note, the course information on this website is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change. It is therefore important that you check all course details, including location, timetable, fee, etc, at enrolment as the college operates a no refund policy.