QCF assessor

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

More Information

• equivalent entry requirements
• funding advice
• search for courses

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

Further information

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

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

You'll need to:

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

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

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