Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment

Workplace assessors. It is not designed for teachers or lecturers who assess in classrooms or workshops (see Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement).

Access to at least two learners through a placement or suitable learning and development role. Learners on a programme with defined learning outcomes and assessment criteria (regulated or in-house). Internet access, a word processor and time to complete course tasks.

Normally 15 weeks, with up to 12 weeks for Unit 2. The qualification has 84 guided learning hours. Mainly online distance learning. Unit 1 can instead be taken classroom based over three days. You have an allocated assessor as your main contact and are expected to join tutorials.

Distance learning: £345 (or 3 monthly instalments of £132.60). Classroom Unit 1, Stoke-on-Trent Centre: £385 (or 3 monthly instalments of £146.88). Already hold Unit 1: £230. Fees include resources, registration, tutorials, assessments, quality assurance and certification, with no hidden charges.

Unit 1 is normally three written questions. Unit 2 needs evidence of occupational competence: observations (in person, by video or remote), expert witness reports from managers, supervisors or mentors, and work products. You show you can support two practitioners, plan, use a range of assessment methods, give feedback, take part in quality assurance, complete CPD and follow policies and procedures.

Level 4 learning and development qualifications, including the Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance, or other higher education qualifications in learning and development.

This award covers assessing in the work environment only. The Certificate (CAVA) adds a third unit covering assessment of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in classrooms and workshops, so you can assess in both settings.

Yes. If you already hold the Understanding the principles and practices of assessment unit, you can book at the reduced price shown on this page.

All work is internally and externally quality assured. Certificates are normally issued within 14 days of successful external quality assurance.

You can cancel at any time, but refunds depend on our refund policy. Statutory cancellation rights apply to learners who did not enrol face to face and end once you have accessed assessments or tutor support. Awarding body fees are non-refundable.