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)

£18,000 Starter

to

£30,000 Experienced

Typical hours (a week)

37 to 39 a week

You could work

between 8am and 6pm

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) for a level 3 course

More information

• equivalent entry requirements
• funding advice
• search for courses

Apprenticeship

You can do a level 4 assessor 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.

More information

• equivalent entry requirements
• guide to apprenticeships

More information

Further information

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

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
• being able to use a computer terminal or hand-held device may be beneficial for this job.

Restrictions and requirements

You'll need to:

• have a driving licence
• pass enhanced background checks, as you may be working with children and vulnerable adults

What you'll do

Day-to-day tasks

Your day-to-day duties may include:

• planning and delivering vocational training programmes and workshops
• observing and assessing candidates in their workplace
• interviewing candidates and examining their portfolios of evidence
• providing feedback and offering advice
• signing off the award when all requirements are met
• keeping records of candidates' progress
• attending meetings with other assessors
• working 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

With relevant experience and qualifications you could progress to 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.

Training opportunities

Apprenticeships In England

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

The Find an apprenticeship service can help you with your search, send alerts when new apprenticeships become available and has advice on how to apply.

Courses In England

Level 3 Assessor Award Award Vocational ly Related Achievement

• Provider: Yorkshire College of Beauty Limited
• Start date: 01 June 2019
• Location: Leeds

Assessing Vocational Achievement

• Provider: CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH
• Start date: 21 November 2019
• Location: PLYMOUTH

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