Level 3 Assessors - HABC Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (RQF)
Why join this Award:
The HABC Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (RQF) is the nationally recognised qualification for anyone who assesses others in a classroom, training workshop, or other learning environment. If you’re responsible for assessing learners’ skills, knowledge, or competence, this award gives you the confidence, credibility, and practical tools to carry out assessments to a professional standard.
What are the benefits to your staff in completing this qualification:
Investing in assessor training means your organisation can:
- Reduce reliance on external assessors.
- Ensure assessments meet regulatory, awarding-body, and quality-assurance standards.
- Increase the consistency and reliability of your internal training.
- Build the confidence and capability of your workforce.
- Develop internal career pathways, improving staff retention and motivation.
The benefits to your organisation:
By qualifying your staff as assessors, your organisation gains:
- Greater control over training quality and compliance.
- Cost savings by assessing internally.
- Enhanced reputation for delivering robust, high-standard training.
- Improved audit and inspection readiness.
- A stronger culture of learning and professional development.
What this course can do for you:
This course equips you with:
- The knowledge and skills to plan, carry out, and record vocational assessments.
- The ability to use multiple assessment methods, including practical observation, oral questioning, assignments, projects, and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Confidence in providing fair, valid, and reliable feedback to learners.
What you will learn:
- Principles and Practices of Assessment
- How to assess vocational skills, knowledge, and understanding
- How to ensure assessments are valid, authentic, current, sufficient, and reliable
- Best practice for documenting, reporting, and reviewing assessments
Who Is the Qualification For?
This qualification is for:
- Trainers, lecturers, and instructors who assess learners.
- Workplace supervisors who are responsible for signing off on staff competence.
- Learning and Development professionals who oversee vocational skills.
- Anyone involved in verifying or evaluating performance in vocational environments such as care, construction, security, health & safety, education, and beyond.
What qualifications and equipment will I need to complete the course?
- No formal prior qualifications are required.
- You will need access to two learners to assess as part of your practical assessment.
- A laptop with Internet/Wi-Fi access for research, written tasks, and communication during training sessions
How quickly can you qualify?
Our structured programme is designed for efficiency without compromising quality:
- 4 days of training over a period of approximately 6 weeks, observing, professional discussion, and assessment.
- Typically, all assessments are completed by Day 4, with certificates issued within a few weeks of your final date.
How is the course delivered?
- Delivered in small groups (up to 6 learners) for maximum support.
- A blend of one-to-one teaching, planning, professional discussion, observation, and written tasks.
- Flexible scheduling with sensible gaps between training days to allow time for practice and preparation.
- Support from PGCE-qualified, experienced trainers every step of the way.
The Investment: Real Value = Real Results:
We provide a bespoke quote based on your organisation’s needs. Your investment covers:
- Initial learner assessment.
- Full delivery of the qualification.
- Provision and marking/assessment of all workbooks.
- Delegate registration, internal quality assurance (IQA), and certification.
- All original training materials developed by Petals Training Limited.
* Costs are based on the initial assessment of learners, delivery of the qualification, provision and marking/assessment of workbooks, delegate registrations, IQA, and certification of learners. The cost includes all original training materials developed by Petals Training Limited. All materials are subject to copyright and, therefore, the property of Petals Training Limited.
* HABC = Highfield Awarding Body
Level 3 Assessors - HABC Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (RQF)
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Brief reminder of the benefits of this qualification:
This is for practitioners who assess knowledge and/or skills in vocationally related subject areas using the following assessment methods: assessments in simulated environments, skills tests, oral and written questions, assignments, projects, case studies, etc. This may occur in training departments/workshops, classrooms, or other learning environments.
The Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement enables staff to carry out fair, accurate, and robust assessments, ensuring learners meet industry standards.
Salary range: £23,500 – £36,500 (https://careerswales.gov.wales/job-information/nvq-assessor/pay-and-hours)
For a bespoke quote for up to six staff, please enquire: [email protected]