NCFE Level 3 Award in Assessing Candidates Using a Range of Methods (A1)
Vocational qualification
In Chester
Description
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Vocational qualification
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Chester
Suitable for those who assess NVQ candidates using a range of methods. This includes those whose role involves: Assessing candidates against agreed standards of competence using a range of assessment methods. Giving candidates feedback on assessment decisions. Contributing to the internal quality assurance processes.
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Accreditation and funding
The NCFE Level 3 Award in Assessing Candidates using a Range of Methods has been accredited by the qualifications regulators for England, Wales and Northern Ireland1 and is part of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). Its Qualification Accreditation Number is 500/5992/0.
The Learning Aim Code is 50059920.
Achieving this award
The NCFE Level 3 Award in Assessing Candidates using a Range of Methods is made up of one mandatory unit:
- Unit 01 Assess candidates using a range of methods
To achieve the Award, candidates must successfully complete the mandatory unit.
The unit has 4 elements:
- Element A1.1 Develop plans for assessing competence with candidates
- Element A1.2 Judge evidence against criteria to make assessment decisions
- Element A1.3 Provide feedback and support to candidates on assessment decisions
- Element A1.4 Contribute to the internal quality assurance process.
To successfully complete the unit, each candidate has to provide evidence satisfying all the ‘statements of competence' or performance and knowledge requirements in the unit.
Progression opportunities
This Award can provide progression to further qualifications in the same and related subject areas. These may include:
- NCFE Level 3 Award in Assessing Candidates' Performance through Observation (A2)
- NCFE Level 4 Award in Conducting Internal Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process (V1)
- NCFE Level 4 Award in Conducting External Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process (V2)
- Level 3 or 4 NVQ in Learning and Development
Assessment guidance and evidence requirements
This Award is assessed through a combination of performance and knowledge evidence which will be externally verified by NCFE. Where possible a holistic approach should be taken.
NCFE's assessment requirements concerning NVQs are set out in the Essential Guide to NVQs.
This Award is not suitable for people who don't have access to NVQ candidates
NCFE Level 3 Award in Assessing Candidates Using a Range of Methods (A1)