Highfield Assessor Qualifications
Towercourt Training offer three of the nationally-recognised Level 3 Assessor qualifications.
These qualifications are aimed at people who work in, or are planning to undertake roles in, assessment. The qualifications cover how to plan, prepare, conduct and gather evidence for assessment. To operate as an Assessor, you will need to combine your qualification with your work based experience in the subject area you wish to assess.
Level 3 Award in Understanding Principles and Practice
A theory only Award aimed at those beginning an Assessor role and those who need to know about assessment practice but who are not practising, such as those who wish to become Assessors, quality assurance staff or managers.
GLH (Guided Learning Hours): 24 hours | Credits: 3
The Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment consists of 1 unit. This is:
Unit 1 – Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
This unit is entirely knowledge based, and covers all of the theory behind the role and responsibilities of an Assessor. With Towercourt Training, you will complete this entire unit via written assessment and professional discussion.
Based on a couple of hours of study a week, this course should take you around 2 months.
Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the work environment*
For Assessors who assess competence in a work environment, which requires the use of the following assessment methods: observation, examining work products or outputs, oral questioning, discussion, use of witness testimony.
GLH (Guided Learning Hours): 54 | Credits: 9
The Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in a Work Environment consists of 2 units. These are:
Unit 1 – Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
This unit is entirely knowledge based, and covers all of the theory behind the role and responsibilities of an Assessor. With Towercourt Training, you will complete this entire unit via Written Assignment and Professional Discussion.
Unit 2 – Assess Occupational Competence in the Work Environment
This unit requires the trainee assessor (you) to carry out two assessments, on two learners each. This unit is partly carried out through assessment in the workplace observed by one of our trainers.
Based on a couple of hours of study a week, this course should take you around 4 months.
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement*
For Assessors who may use each of the assessment methods in a wide range of settings, both work and training environments
GLH (Guided Learning Hours): 84 | Credits: 15
The Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in a Work Environment consists of 2 units. These are:
Unit 1 – Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
This unit is entirely knowledge based, and covers all of the theory behind the role and responsibilities of an Assessor. With Towercourt Training, you will complete this entire unit via Written Assignment and Professional Discussion.
Unit 2 – Assess Occupational Competence in the Work Environment
This unit requires the trainee assessor (you) to carry out two assessments, on two learners each. This unit is partly carried out through assessment in the workplace observed by one of our trainers.
Based on a couple of hours of study a week, this course should take you around 4 months.
Unit 3 – Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
Based on a couple of hours of study a week, this course should take you around 6 months.
*Towercourt Training deliver quality assessment – this includes face to face observation in the workplace.
Towercourt Training Support
To support you to achieve your qualification at the level suitable to you we provide various options to meet your individual needs and budget.
We take pride in offering an individual, tailored support system, designed to support our learners.
You do not necessarily need any prior educational qualifications to apply for these courses, our selection criteria will be based on your experience and/or qualifications and how they meet each level.
Towercourt Training support includes:
- Detailed candidate workbook individually designed and written by Towercourt Training
- Student membership to Highfield Qualifications
- A full induction so that you feel fully prepared for your qualification and know exactly what to expect
- An agreed flexible personal study plan to provide a clear focus on what you need to do and when
- Timesaving tools and templates for you to use when producing assignments
- Comprehensive documented feedback on all work submitted to provide you with clear direction to complete the qualification
All of our CMI qualifications are ALSO available as in-house training and support packages – just get in touch
Fees
Total costs
All prices include:
- Highfield registration
- Full assessment, Verification and Certification costs
| Qualification | Units | Towercourt Support Package | Inhouse training (6-18 delegates) | |
| LEVEL 3 | Award in Understanding Principles and Practices of Assessment | 1 | £399 + VAT | £375 + VAT |
| LEVEL 3 | Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment | 2 | £795 + VAT | £695 + VAT |
| LEVEL 3 | Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement | 3 | £995 + VAT | £950 + VAT |
Find out more by calling 07584 559281 or our Leeds Office: 0113 5347 021 or email admin@towercourttraining.co.uk