'TAQA' Assessor Course - Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)

This is a practical-based qualification intended for learners 19 years and over who would like to be able to assess both occupational competence in the workplace, and work related skills in a training environment such as in a workshop, training centre or classroom. The course will give you the knowledge and skills required to assess work related learning to the required industry standards.

You'll need to be occupationally competent in the work related area that you would like to assess in.

You will cover assessment theory and engage in practical skills development. You'll cover the principles of assessment and explore different types of assessment methods. You'll learn how to plan and involve learners in the assessment process. You'll carry out assessments in a learning environment and in the workplace and develop strategies for providing candidates with appropriate feedback. You'll find out more about the assessment quality assurance process and the legal and good practice requirements expected of assessors. You'll reflect on your own performance and build an online portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your knowledge and skills.

You will submit written assignments and collate evidence, such as: direct observation reports, professional discussion, oral questioning, witness testimony and video evidence.

You could go directly into employment as an assessor within the workplace or in colleges and training centres. You could use your qualification and skills to pursue further training in the direction of teaching, internal quality assurance and/or external quality assurance qualifications.