• YMCA Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (600/0357/1)

    The aim of this qualification is for individuals to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of assessment without any requirement to practice as an assessor, for example, managers and those who may be new to assessment and applied learning.

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    YMCA Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment

    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)

    600/0357/1

    Availability

    Operational start date – 1 January 2011

    Operational end date –

    Certification end date –

    Latest version of qualification –

    Entry Requirements

    Learners must be aged 19+

    Assessments

    Knowledge questions
    Portfolio of evidence

    Overview

    The aim of this qualification is for individuals to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of assessment without any requirement to practice as an assessor, for example, managers and those who may be new to assessment and applied learning.

    Qualification Details

    Learners will cover:

    Principles and requirements of assessment
    Different types of assessment method
    Quality assurance of the assessment process
    How to manage information relating to assessment
    Plan assessments involving learners and others
    Making assessment decisions Legal and good practice requirements in relation to assessment.

    To achieve the YMCA Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment, learners must complete 1 mandatory unit.

    Assessments include:

    Knowledge questions
    Portfolio of evidence

    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 study for qualifications in related areas such as:

    Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
    Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
    Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
    Level 3 Award in Education and Training
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    Understanding the principles and practices of assessment (D/601/5313)✔❌

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