• YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (600/0358/3)

    This certificate is for those who assess within both the work environment, workshops and classroom based environments using a range of assessment methods.

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    YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

    Qualifications Type

    Occupational Entry

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    Occupational qualifications provide the knowledge and skills to meet industry minimum standards of deployment for a particular role. This can support learners in getting their first job within the sector, or add additional roles to their existing scope of practice.

    Qualification Number (QN)

    600/0358/3

    Availability

    Operational start date – 1 January 2011

    Operational end date –

    Certification end date –

    Latest version of qualification –

    Entry Requirements

    Learners for this qualification must be aged 19 and above and have access to learners (candidates), who they will be able to assess both in the workplace (occupational competence) and in the training environment (vocational skills, knowledge and understanding)

    Assessments

    Knowledge questions
    Portfolio of evidence
    Professional discussion
    Observation Tasks/projects

    Overview

    This certificate is for those who assess within both the work environment, workshops and classroom based environments using a range of assessment methods.

    Qualification Details

    Learners will cover:

    Principles and requirements of assessment
    Different types of assessment method
    Planning and performing assessments, involving learners and others
    Quality assurance of the assessment process
    Legal and good practice requirements
    Making assessment decisions

    To achieve the YMCA Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, learners must complete 2 mandatory units totalling 12 credits.

    Assessments include:

    Knowledge questions
    Portfolio of evidence
    Professional discussion
    Observation Tasks/projects

    You can find further information on these assessments in the qualification syllabus and/or learner assessment record, which are available for centres to download from Y-Connect.

    Learners could go on to develop their knowledge further through the following qualifications:

    YMCA Level 3 Award in Education and Training
    YMCA Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
    YMCA Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
    Unit titleeLearningManual
    Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding (F/601/5319)❌❌
    Assess occupational competence in the work environment (H/601/5314)❌❌
    Understanding the principles and practices of assessment (D/601/5313)✔❌

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    Evidence high standards of teaching, resources and support

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