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YMCA Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment [1]

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Overview

This qualification is intended for those who assess occupational competence in an individual’s work environment.

Learners will cover:

  • the principles and requirements of assessment
  • different types of assessment method
  • how to plan, and carry out assessments, involving learners and others
  • quality assurance of the assessment process
  • legal and good practice requirements
  • make assessment decisions and provide required information following assessment
  • maintain legal and good practice requirements

Accreditation:

Total credit value:9
Guided learning hours:54
Total Qualification Time:90
Qualification number:600/0354/6
YMCA Awards qualification code:QA3QACW02
Operational start date:01/01/2011
Click here to view this qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications [2] 
 Download the qualification purpose statement [3] 
Download the qualification specification [4] 

 

Structure

Mandatory units

(Learners must complete all units to achieve 9 credits)

Credits GLH
Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment324
Assess Occupational Competence in the Work Environment 630
Accreditation

  • REPs CPD points: 16
Entry requirements

Learner prerequisites

  • learners for this qualification must be aged 19 and above and have access to learners (candidates), who are on a work-based training programme, and who they will be able to assess in the workplace

Staff approval requirements [5]

Assessment
  • learners are required to complete a set of knowledge questions and compile a portfolio of practical based evidence; submission of video evidence is desirable.
Fees and resources

Our fair and transparent pricing policy makes it simple for you to understand what you pay.

Visit our fees [6] page to see our qualification and resource prices.

 

Print resources
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Available for free download for YMCA Awards approved centres:

  • Syllabus
  • Learner Assessment Record

 

Progression routes
  • YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
  • 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
  • YMCA Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Source URL: https://www.ymcaawards.co.uk/qualifications/level-3/award-in-assessing-competence-in-the-work-environment

Links
[1] https://www.ymcaawards.co.uk/qualifications/level-3/award-in-assessing-competence-in-the-work-environment
[2] http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Detail/Index/8028?category=qualifications&query=YMCA%20
[3] https://www.ymcaawards.co.uk/sites/ymcaawards.co.uk/files/SFA-purpose-statements/sfa_purpose_statement_l3_assessing_competence_work.pdf
[4] https://www.ymcaawards.co.uk/sites/ymcaawards.co.uk/files/qualification-spec/ymcaawards-l3-award-assessing-competence-work-env-qual-spec.pdf
[5] https://www.ymcaawards.co.uk/sites/ymcaawards.co.uk/files/tutor_assessor_and_iqa_requirements_0.pdf
[6] https://www.ymcaawards.co.uk/centres/fees