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OFQUAL LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN ASSESSING VOCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
Acquiring Assessor qualifications enables you to assess Ofqual-regulated qualifications in your chosen field, whether it be beauty or aesthetics. If you aspire to establish your own academy, beginning with the Assessor qualification is an excellent starting point. It equips you with the essential processes needed to set up and manage your center effectively. Initially, you can consider outsourcing an Internal Verifier to streamline operations. As your academy flourishes, you should advance to the role of Internal Verifier and even promote one of your teachers to become an Assessor, facilitating the organic growth and expansion of your academy.
Course Overview
Our Induction PowerPoint presentation is designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge for your online study and completing assignments remotely. The subsequent practical training takes place in a classroom setting, providing you with hands-on assessing experience on our students. This training involves not only preparing students for their summative assessments but also devising the sampling plan for the Internal Verifier. You will conduct assessments on our students while being closely observed by our Internal Verifier, ensuring the quality and fairness of the assessment process. As a part of the Focus Awards requirements, you will compile a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates your proficiency before successful completion of the course.
UV30563 UNDERSTANDING THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF ASSESSMENT:
You learn about the significance of assessment in the learning process and explore various assessment methods, including formative, summative, diagnostic, and self-assessment. The course covers training in how to carry out assessments that are valid, reliable, fair and carried out according to the learning outcomes. Additionally, the unit teaches you how to practically set the students for assessments, give feedback, plan them and complete the necessary assessment paperwork.
UV30564 ASSESS OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCE IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
This unit encompasses diverse assessment methods that involve practical observations, questioning and portfolio sampling, all aligned with meeting occupational standards. Assessors must possess skills that ensure that the assessments that they carry out are fair and reliable and include supportive and constructive feedback. Proper record-keeping and adherence to regulations are crucial, with the ultimate goal of confirming that students are competent and meet the criteria specified by Focus awards.
UV30566 ASSESS VOCATIONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
As a trainee assessor, your role will involve carrying out a diverse set of assessment methods, including practical observations and written assignments, which together build a comprehensive portfolio of evidence. Your critical role is to guide and prepare learners to meet industry standards and facilitate their professional development effectively. This unit's process acts as a crucial bridge between theoretical knowledge and its practical application, ensuring that by the end of their training, learners are not only well-prepared but also competent.
Prerequisites
Level 3 Award in Education and Training or Equivalent
Structure of the Course
Day 1
Induction, Presentation:
The course commences with an informative theory presentation that delves into the learning outcomes related to conducting summative and diagnostic assessments. This training effectively identifies the pivotal role of the assessor within the center, outlining the assessment process for students. Furthermore, it teaches the assessor's responsibilities not only to the learners but also to the Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) and External Quality Assurer (EQA). The day finishes with a summative assessment demo by our assessor. After the initial induction day, you will embark on a period of remote study, where you will delve into the training manual, Focus Awards log book, and the foundational knowledge necessary to successfully tackle the online assignments. During this phase, you are expected to compile a comprehensive portfolio of evidence, which should be completed and submitted. Additionally, as part of your practical training, you will conduct two formative assessments where you will assess one of our classes under the guidance of our Assessor.
DAY 2 & 3
Assessments:
Prior to this stage, you would have already crafted the sampling plan for our Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) and meticulously planned the assessment schedule, ensuring that the clients are booked for the students according to the assessment requirements. Your next steps involve conducting two proficient assessments, providing constructive feedback to the students, and meticulously completing the assessment paperwork, all of which will be included in your portfolio for assessment.
More On Course Duration:
2 Days in Class - Summative Assessments
2 Days Assessments
Who should do this course?
If you have completed the Ofqual Level 3 Award in Teaching and Education or hold an equivalent qualification, you can advance to the Assessor training.
Progression
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OFQUAL LEVEL 4 AWARD IN THE INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE OF ASSESSMENTS
Link to Course Page
Guarantees
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF)Focus Awards 601/6104/8
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