TQUK Level 3 Award In Assessing Competence In The Work Environment (QCF)

It includes the following assessment methods (although not all of these require performance evidence):

• observation of performance in the work environment;
• examining products of work;
• questioning the learner;
• discussing with the learner;
• use of others (witness testimony);
• looking at learner statements; and
• recognising prior learning.

There is no requirement for each unit to be assessed separately. Assessors are advised to adopt a holistic approach and, where possible, to use one activity as evidence for learning outcomes and assessment criteria

TQUK Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (QCF), TQUK Level 3 Award in

Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (QCF) and TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational

Achievement (QCF)
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for both units. For example, a professional discussion for the unit Assess occupational competence in the work environment (H/601/5314) might also provide some evidence for the unit Understanding the principles and practices of assessment (D/601/5313). However, it is essential that evidence for the assessment criteria in each unit is identified individually.