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This qualification is intended for those who maintain the quality of assessment from within an organisation or assessment centre. Learners undertaking this qualification will be able to understand the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment and internally assure the quality of assessment. Learners will achieve 12 credits across 2 units: Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment Internally assure the quality of assessment

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The Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (RQF) is intended for those who assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the work environment (for example a workshop, classroom or training environment). Learners who undertake this qualification will be able to understand the principles and requirements of assessment, different types of assessment methods, planning assessment, learner involvement within assessment, assessment decisions, quality assurance, information management and legal and good practice within assessment. If you will also assess knowledge and understanding in the work environment, we recommend that you complete the full CAVA certificate, here. If you require knowledge of assessment but do not have access to learners, or do not intend to practice as an assessor, click here. Learners will achieve 9 credits across 2 units: Understanding the principles and practices of assessment Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding

The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA), formerly known as the A1 certificate is a recognised qualification that is intended for those who assess both occupational competence in the work environment and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace, (such as workshops, classrooms or other education and training settings). If you do not have access to assess in the workplace, consider the Award rather than the certificate. It provides the essential knowledge and understanding that assessment staff need, as well as the opportunity to practice assessment skills – followed by in-depth feedback and development goals from a highly experienced assessor. Learners will achieve 12 credits across 3 units: Understanding the principles and practices of assessment Assess occupational competence in the work environment Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding

The Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (RQF) is intended for those who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of assessment without any requirement to practice as assessors. This qualification would be chosen if the learner only requires the knowledge of assessing but is not in a position to assess live learners. This unit when completed can be used towards other assessing qualifications in the future. Learners will achieve 6 credits across 1 unit: Understanding the principles and practices of assessment