TAQA - Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
Subject: Education
This qualification is part of the training, assessment and quality assurance (TAQA) suite of courses. It is ideal if you are a practitioner who uses a wide range of assessment methods based upon sound assessment principles. The assessment methods you use may include:
- Assessments in simulated environments
- Skills Tests
- Oral and written questions
- Observation
- Use of others (e.g. witnesses)
- Projects
- Learner statements
Key Facts
- Attendance: This is an online learning course with tutor support.
- Duration: Six months.
- Start dates: You can start this course at any time.
- Location: Online, can be studied from anywhere!
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements but a basic competency in English and maths will be necessary and it is expected that all assessors and quality assurance individuals have occupational competence in the areas that they are assessing in.
You will also need to be working in a role that involves assessment of learners.
Course Content
The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement is worth 15 credits. It consists of the units below:
Unit 1 – Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
Unit 2 – Assess Occupational Competence in the Work Environment
Unit 3 – Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
Assessment
Assessment for this qualification is by a combination of written answers, work related portfolio evidence, professional discussion and observed assessment.
Course Fees
Course fees must be settled prior to the start of the course. If you have not achieved your qualification by the planned end date detailed in your individual learning plan, continued support and course access is available by paying monthly direct debit payments until certification is achieved.
Course Fee
£950 plus £92 Awarding Body Fees*.
* Awarding Body Fees are payable by all students or employers and recharged at cost and may be subject to change.
The CAW Loans2Learn scheme is a personal loan that can help you to spread the cost of your course into manageable payments. The loan can be used to fully or partially cover your course fees (but does not cover any awarding body fees, such as enrolment and examination fees). Please contact us for more information.
Before making any financial decision it is recommended that you seek advice from an independent source, for example the Money Advice Service.
These are current figures and may be subject to change. The differences in course fees reflect the level of funding that is available as a result of government policies and priorities. These may be as a result of age, employment status, previous education achievements, or location for example, and are outside the control of CAW Business School.
What Next?
Following completion of this qualification you will have an understanding regarding assessment practice. You may wish to continue your studies and undertake the next level qualification within the TAQA suite: Education.
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