• YMCA Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (600/0356/X)

    The aim of this qualification is to develop the knowledge and skills of those who assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (e.g. classroom, training environment).

    YMCA Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement

    Qualifications Type

    Occupational Entry

    Qualification Number (QN)

    600/0356/X

    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 are on a vocationally-related training programme, and who they will be able to assess in the training environment

    Assessments

    Knowledge questions
    Portfolio of evidence
    Professional discussion
    Observation Tasks/projects

    Overview

    The aim of this qualification is to develop the knowledge and skills of those who assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (e.g. classroom, training environment).

    Qualification Details

    Learners will cover:

    Principles and requirements of assessment
    Different types of assessment method
    Providing appropriate feedback following assessment
    Planning and performing assessments, involving learners and others
    Quality assurance of the assessment process Legal and good practice requirements.

    To achieve the YMCA Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement learners must complete 2 mandatory units.

    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 study further in related areas and take qualifications such as:

    Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
    Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
    Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
    Level 3 Award in Education and Training

    Unit titleeLearningManual
    Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding (F/601/5319)
    Understanding the principles and practices of assessment (D/601/5313)

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