Level 3 Award Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment

Individuals interested in understanding assessment or needing assessment knowledge for their roles.

Those seeking a concise qualification for better career choices.

Professionals not currently practicing, making it an ideal starting point for aspiring assessors or a qualification for managers, HR, or quality assurance personnel.

Those involved in assessments and quality assurance across various learning environments, including FE, Adult Continuing Learning, Employers, and the Third Sector.

Professionals engaged in quality assurance across all occupational sectors.

Individuals working in accredited or nonaccredited learning environments.

Those with prior Education & Training or Learning & Development units that can be carried forward into this qualification.

Individuals with introductory training qualifications.

Understand the principles & requirements of assessment

Understand different types of assessment methods

Understand how to plan assessment

Understand how to involve learners and others in assessment

Understand how to make assessment decisions

Understand own contribution to the quality assurance of assessment

Understand how to manage information relating to assessment of occupational competence

Understand the legal and good practice requirements in relation to assessment

Proficiency in reading and writing in English.

Patience, as this is an intensive course.

Knowledge of the subject you wish to assess.

Completion of the 'Application Form.'

Photographic proof of identification (choose one):Valid Passport with VISA (any nationality)Signed UK Photo Card Driving LicenceValid Warrant Card issued by HM Forces or PoliceOther photographic ID card, e.g., Employee ID Card (current employer), Student ID Card, Travel card, etc.