NCFE Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
About This Course
Qualification overview
Qualification title NCFE Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
Qualification number (QN) 501/0888/8
UCAS This qualification has been allocated UCAS points. Please refer to the UCAS website for further details of the points allocation and the most up-to-date information.
Total qualification time (TQT): 30 Guided learning hours (GL) 24
Qualification title NCFE Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
Qualification number (QN) 501/0882/7
UCAS This qualification has been allocated UCAS points. Please refer to the UCAS website for further details of the points allocation and
the most up-to-date information.
Total qualification time (TQT): 90 Guided learning hours (GL) 54
Qualification title NCFE Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
Qualification number (QN) 501/0886/4
UCAS This qualification has been allocated UCAS points. Please refer to the UCAS website for further details of the points allocation and
the most up-to-date information.
Total qualification time (TQT): 90 Guided learning hours (GL) 54
Qualification title NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
Qualification number (QN) 501/0885/2
UCAS This qualification has been allocated UCAS points. Please refer to
the UCAS website for further details of the points allocation and the most up-to-date information.
Total qualification time (TQT): 150 Guided learning hours (GL) 84
Entry requirements
These qualifications are designed for learners aged 19 and above. There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for these qualifications. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 2 qualification.
About these qualifications
NCFE Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (501/0888/8)
This qualification is intended for those who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of assessment without any requirement to practice as Assessors.
NCFE Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (501/0882/7
This qualification is intended for Assessors who assess occupational competence in an individual’s work environment. It includes the following assessment methods (although not all of these require performance evidence):
observation of performance in the work environment
examining products of work
questioning the learner
discussing with the learner
use of others (witness testimony)
looking at learner statements
recognising prior learning.
NCFE Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (501/0886/4)
This qualification is intended for those who assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the work environment (for example a workshop, classroom or other training environment). It includes the following assessment methods (although not all of these require performance evidence):
assessment of the learner in simulated environments
skills tests
oral and written questions
assignments
projects
case studies
recognising prior learning.
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 structure
To be awarded the Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment, learners are required to successfully complete the following mandatory unit:
Unit No Unit title
Unit 01 Understanding the principles and practices of assessment
To be awarded the Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment, learners are required to successfully complete Unit 01 and Unit 02.
To be awarded the Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement, learners are required to successfully complete Unit 01 and Unit 03.
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
Assessment
The NCFE Level 3 Qualifications for Assessors are internally assessed and externally quality assured.
Progression opportunities
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.
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
NCFE Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
Learners can progress from an Award to a Certificate but centres must carefully consider which qualification they want to register the learner onto, as the registration fee will be applied for both qualifications.