Overview

Often the first step to becoming an assessor, this qualification is open to people carrying out assessments and quality assurance in most learning environments including Further Education (FE), Adult Continuing Learning, Employers, and Third Sector.

This course is designed for anyone assessing and carrying out quality assurance in all occupational sectors, accredited learning, non-accredited learning (e.g. where performance is being assessed by the learner who is not undertaking a qualification), and qualifications on the National Qualification Framework (NQF).

What will I study?

Understanding the principles and practices of assessment
Assess occupational competence in the work environment
Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding.

Start dates and costs

Start dates

Rolling start dates

Cost

£810

How long is the course?

Six months, but this can vary.

Entry requirements
- Qualified (preferably one level above) in the subject you will be assessing
- Access to at least two candidates who you can plan and assess at least three units with
- GCSE grade 4-9 in English Language and Maths (or equivalent).
Assessment
Module One:
Assessment is a knowledge-only award for those who are starting their journey as an assessor. This will include theory with written work and an online assessment.
Modules Two and Three:
Assessment is completed by conducting live assessments of learners, including planning, implementing, and judgement and reviewing to support them. There will be various methods assessed and will include best practices and standardisation activities.
Progression
- Award in Education and Training (PTLLS) - Level 3
- Level 4 Certifiicate in Education and Training (CTLLS)
- Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
- Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice.
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Funding options
The course fee can either be paid in full or in four instalments.
If you wish to pay in instalments, you will be required to pay 25% (£202.50) of the total fee on the day of enrolment and a Direct Debit mandate would then need to be completed to enable the college to collect a further three payments of £202.50 monthly. The payments will be taken on the date you choose on the Direct Debit mandate form.
Please contact the college’s finance department for further details on 0808 100 3626.
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Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.