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QCF assessor

Alternative titles for this job include NVQ assessor, training assessor

Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) assessors support and assess vocational qualifications, helping trainees meet standards.

Average salary (a year)

£20,000 Starter

to

£35,000 Experienced

Typical hours (a week)

37 to 39 a week

You could work

between 8am and 6pm managing your own hours

How to become

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How to become a QCF assessor

You can get into this job through:

  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship

College

You'll need industry experience and a minimum of a level 3 qualification in the job area you plan to assess. You'll also need an assessing qualification, for example:

  • Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment - for assessing in the workplace
  • Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally-Related Achievement - for assessing outside the workplace
  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement - for assessing in the workplace and outside the workplace

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course

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Apprenticeship

You can do a level 4 assessor coach higher apprenticeship.

You'll usually need a level 3 assessor qualification to start, along with a qualification in the subject you want to assess. Employers will also be looking for relevant up-to-date experience.

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Further information

You can find out more about working as a training assessor from FE Advice.

What it takes

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What it takes

Skills and knowledge

You'll need:

  • knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • to enjoy working with other people
  • customer service skills
  • sensitivity and understanding
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • the ability to work well with others
  • to be flexible and open to change
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Restrictions and Requirements

You'll need to:

What you’ll do

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What you'll do

Day-to-day tasks

You may:

  • plan and deliver vocational training programmes and workshops
  • observe and assess candidates in their workplace
  • interview candidates and examine their portfolios of evidence
  • provide feedback and offer advice
  • sign off the award when all requirements are met
  • keep records of candidates' progress
  • attend meetings with other assessors
  • work closely with training staff and candidates' managers

Working environment

You could work at a client's business or in an office.

Career path and progression

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Career path and progression

With relevant experience and qualifications you could lead an assessor team, move into further education teaching or become a training manager.

You could also work as an internal or external verifier, checking the work of assessors and training centres.

Current opportunities

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Current opportunities

Apprenticeships In England

We can't find any apprenticeship vacancies in England for a QCF assessor right now.

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Courses In England

Assessing Vocational Achievement

  • Provider: HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE
  • Start date: 31 July 2023
  • Location: Havant

Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

  • Provider: KENDAL COLLEGE
  • Start date: 17 January 2023
  • Location: Kendal
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