Assessor (A1) Award

Course Content

Award:
NVQ Level 3

What's it all about?:
If you have experience, knowledge and skill in a particular occupational sector then consider becoming an assessor for people working towards National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs). You will be trained to develop plans for assessing competence with candidates, judge evidence against criteria to make assessment decisions and provide feedback and support to candidates on assessment decisions. Some find that the certificate increases the chances of finding work in the education sector.

Progression:
The modules available allow for progression to qualifications appropriate to assessors/internal verifiers.

Entry Requirements:
In our experience in order to be successful on this level of course you will need one of the following:
• four to five* GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English and maths)
• an intermediate GNVQ in a related subject
• a BTEC first diploma in a related subject
• an NVQ Level 2/technical certificate in a related subject
• successful completion of an apprenticeship course
• successful completion of the Gateway/Newstart course
• equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

However, you should already be involved in the assessment of vocational qualifications and have access to a minimum of two students whom they can assess.

Duration: The qualification takes 18 months to complete

Business Benefits:
You will be able to make an immediate contribution to their employers by being qualified to assess a range of national qualifications.

Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

The course will include assessing a candidate's performance A2 can be taken in addition if necessary.

When can I study?:
Friday, 10.00am - 5.00pm (one day workshop)

Are there any exams?:
No, a portfolio of relevant work will be required for assessment NVQ purposes.
Course Facts

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Start Date:
7 October 2009

End Date:
7 July 2011

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£420 per year. If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £105.00 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £105.00 per year

Material Fees:
£10 per year.

Level:
Advanced

Course Code:
AVY

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

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Start Date:
19 November 2009

End Date:
19 May 2011

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£420 per year. If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £105.00 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £105.00 per year

Material Fees:
£10 per year.

Level:
Advanced

Course Code:
AVY

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

• Apply Now

Start Date:
25 November 2009

End Date:
25 May 2011

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£420 per year. If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £105.00 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £105.00 per year

Material Fees:
£10 per year.

Level:
Advanced

Course Code:
AVY

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.