Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

This qualification is suitable for those who intend to assess in a variety of contexts, those assessing in the workplace and those assessing in alternative environments such as workshops and classrooms.


Course Code: P10407
Campus: Bangor
Study Type: Part-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Training & Development
Course Overview

To achieve the Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, you will complete a total of 15 credits from 3 mandatory units.

Unit 301: Understanding the principles and practices of assessment. The aim of this unit is to assess the learning and development practitioner’s knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of assessment

Unit 302: Assess occupational competence in the work environment The aim of this unit is to assess the learning and development practitioner’s performance in carrying out assessments of occupational competence in a work environment. This unit requires evidence of using a range of assessment methods.

Unit 303: Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding The aim of this unit is to assess the learning and development practitioner’s performance in carrying out the assessment of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding outside of the work environment.

Candidates must have access to candidates in order to complete the qualification.   

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, to fulfil the assessment requirements, you should be able to demonstrate how you plan and assess the vocational skills, knowledge and understanding for two learners. These learners will be completing a vocationally related qualification/elements of a qualification which you are occupationally competent to assess. It will be your responsibility to ensure these assessment arrangements are in place prior to enrolment.  

If you need to assess academic qualifications.

How to assess qualifications.

Learning how to assess qualifications. 

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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

In addition to the above Terms & Conditions students must also adhere to the following:
Students must comply with College policies and procedures, submit all coursework and assessments by specified dates and pass all modules in each year of study.
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