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Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)

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The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement is intended for those who assess both occupational competence in the work environment and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (for example a workshop, classroom or other training environment).

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This course follows a work-based route and has flexible start dates throughout the year. The course should take a maximum of one year to complete.

The Certificate comprises of 3 mandatory units (15 credits):

  • Unit 1: Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment – This unit is to assess the knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of assessment.
  • Unit 2: Assess Occupational Competence in the Work Environment – The aim of this unit is to assess performance in carrying out assessments of occupational competence in a work environment.
  • Unit 3: Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding – The aim of this unit is to assess performance of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding outside of the work environment.

You will be assessed through an observation of you assessing a candidate within your assessment area. You will create a portfolio of evidence, generated by using a range of assessment methods, which will also be evaluated. You will be offered regular tutorials and guidance on the assessment process and how to build your portfolio of evidence.

An assessor from the College will be assigned and assessments will take place in the workplace to minimise disruption.

You will have a professional qualification and/or have demonstrated occupational competence within the vocational area you intend to assess in. You must have access to assessing at least two candidates working towards standards in your area of assessment and be part of an assessment programme team within your area of expertise.

The total cost of this course is £811. You may be eligible for funding depending on your personal circumstances and subject to a fee assessment during the enrolment process. For further details, please visit our financial support pages.

We offer a Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice qualification which you could choose to progress onto.

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