NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (501/0885/2)


This qualification 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 (for example a workshop, classroom or other training environment).

Qualification Objectives

The objectives of these qualifications are to:
Provide the essential knowledge and understanding that assessment staff need, and offer additional units that describe competent practice. This approach gives flexibility and a greater potential to meet the needs of aspiring Assessors.

Achieving the Qualification:

To be awarded the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, learners are required to successfully complete all 3 mandatory units.

Unit No Unit Title
Unit 01 Understanding the principles and practices of assessment
Unit 02 Assess occupational competence in the work environment
Unit 03 Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding

Qualification Details:

Trainee assessors will be allocated 2 learners MNR learners in order to complete the course, or they can select their own 2 learners from another training Center.

Entry Guidance
These qualifications are designed for learners aged 19 and above. Who has minimum qualification of CACHE Level 3 and 2 years’ experience in childcare industry.

Progression Opportunities

Learners who achieve one of these qualifications could progress to:

  • NCFE Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (501/0887/6)
  • NCFE Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (501/0889/X)
  • NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (501/0890/6)
  • NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (601/1621/3)