This qualification develops the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in training and workplace contexts, using recognised assessment p...
This Ofqual regulated Level 3 qualification is designed for learners involved in assessment within education and training. It consists of two mandatory units and is assessed through coursework and portfolio-based evidence.
Ofqual regulated OTHM qualification
2 mandatory units
10 credits in total
100 hours Total Qualification Time
60 Guided Learning Hours
Pass or Fail grading structure
The OTHM Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement is closely aligned with the Assessment and Quality Assurance framework originally developed for the education and training sector. It enables learners to gain the knowledge, skills and understanding required to assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in settings such as workshops, classrooms and other training environments.
Closely aligned with recognised assessment and quality assurance standards
Suitable for vocational assessment in classrooms, workshops and training environments
Builds both knowledge of assessment principles and practical assessment competence
Relevant across sectors where assessment forms part of teaching and training
Supports evidence generation from real work activities
Can lead to employment or further IQA qualifications
This qualification develops knowledge of assessment principles and practical ability to assess vocationally related achievement in line with specified criteria, organisational requirements, and legal and good practice expectations.
Understand the principles and requirements of assessment
Understand types of assessment method
Understand how to plan assessment
Understand the need to involve learners and others in assessment
Understand how to make assessment decisions
Understand quality assurance of the assessment process
This qualification is suitable for learners who work in any sector where assessment forms part of the education and training cycle and who need to assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding.
Trainers involved in vocational assessment
Workplace assessors and in-house trainers
Instructors delivering skills-based learning
Staff responsible for assessing competence in training settings
Professionals moving into assessor roles
Practitioners who need a recognised Level 3 assessor qualification
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. Learners should be working in, or preparing for, a setting where they can develop and demonstrate vocational assessment practice.
No formal entry requirements
Learners from non-majority English-speaking countries must provide evidence of English language competency
The qualification is internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. Learners must achieve all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit to achieve a pass.
Coursework for Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
Portfolio of evidence for the qualification overall
Reflective account of work, observation of performance, work products, and witness testimony or written feedback for practical assessment evidence
Pass or Fail grading based on achievement of all specified learning outcomes and assessment criteria
Learners who achieve this qualification can progress into employment as an assessor or continue to relevant assessment and internal quality assurance qualifications within education and training.
Employment as an assessor
Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
Further education and training qualifications
Broader progression within quality assurance and vocational education roles
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