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NCFE LEVEL Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (QCF) (501/0885/2) Course Overview This qualification is intended for those who assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the work environment (for example a workshop, classroom or other training environment). It includes the following assessment methods (although not all of these require performance evidence): • assessments of the learner in simulated environments • skills tests • oral and written questions • assignments • projects • case studies • recognising prior learning. The Level 3 Award (previously A1 award) in the Assessment Processes and Practice is a 9 credit and 54 guided learning hour qualification consisting of two units. This qualification replaces the A1 qualifications. It is part of the new suite of qualifications for assessors and internal quality assurers (IQA). Learners must complete 2 mandatory units worth 9 credits in total to achieve the NCFE Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (QCF) What does the qualification cover? This qualification covers understanding the principles and practices of assessment, and assessing vocational skills, knowledge and understanding. Who is it suitable for? It is intended for those who assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in training environments other than the work place such as workshops or classrooms. How is it assessed? It will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a range of methods. You must also carry out at least two assessments of 2 candidates’ occupational competence. Do you need to be working to take the qualification? Yes, you will need to be working as an assessor as you need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
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Qualification Structure Unit 1: Understanding Principles and Practices of Assessment (T/601/5313) The aim of this unit is to assess the candidate assessor’s knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices that underpin assessment. Unit 3: Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding (F/601/5319) The aim of this unit is to assess the candidate assessor’s performance in assessing vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace – for example workshops, classrooms or other training environments. Academic and Entry Requirements 1. These qualifications are designed for learner aged 19 and above. 2. You will need to be working as an assessor or tutor with a minimum 3-5 years of teaching experience. 3. You must carry out at least two assessments of 2 candidates’ occupational competence and will need to provide two learner work as evidence. The range of direct evidence MUST include: • • •
assessment of a minimum of TWO candidates per assessor observation of practice examination of products of work and questioning
These can be supplemented, where necessary, with professional discussion, reflective accounts or witness statements. Key Facts Awarding Body : Northern Council for Further Education (NCFE) Course Duration : 1 month Method of study : Full Time Qualification Level : 3 Fees: £300* * The fee includes registration and assessment
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NCFE Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Course Overview This qualification is suitable for you if you wish to obtain the Internal Verifier / Moderator role and quality assure assessors and assessment. The Level 4 Award (previously V1 award) in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (IQA) is a 12 credit and 90 guided learning hour qualification consisting of 2 mandatory units. This qualification replaces the V1 and V2 qualifications. It is part of the new suite of qualifications for assessors, internal quality assurers (IQA) and external quality assurers (EQA). Learners must complete 2 mandatory units worth 12 credits in total to achieve the NCFE Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance. This qualification is required for: •
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Verifiers involved in National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) for the next three years. Those who deliver these qualifications will need to be qualified to meet the requirements of the NVQ Code of Practice and Sector Skills Councils assessment strategies. Quality assurance staff who deliver QCF qualifications that use the term ‘NVQ’ in their title will also need these qualifications. Some staff, who are quality assuring qualifications within the QCF framework that do not use the term ‘NVQ’ in their titles, but whose purpose is to confirm occupational competence, will need to hold this IQA qualification. This qualification will be helpful for teachers in schools who deliver vocational qualifications with applied learning, such as BTEC Firsts and Nationals. If you already hold the D34 or VI qualification, you will not need to requalify but must be aware of and practice to the new standards.
Academic and Entry Requirements 1. These qualifications are designed for learner aged 19 and above. 2. You will need to have completed your TAQA / A1 /D32 & D33 award and have experience of the assessment process. 3. You will also need to provide two of your own assessors to internally verify. The range of direct evidence MUST include: Company registration no: 9591489
UK Versity Online Limited, Cariocca Business Park, 2 Hellidon Close, Ardwick, Manchester M12 4AH Tel: +44 (0) 161 273 4745 Email: admin@ukversityonline.co.uk Website: www.ukversityonline.co.uk
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monitoring of a minimum of TWO assessors assessment of a minimum of TWO candidates per assessor observation of practice examination of products of work and questioning
These can be supplemented, where necessary, with professional discussion, reflective accounts or witness statements. Course Material - all course material, including presentations, handouts, assignment briefs and e-books are made available to enrolled learners. In addition to this, the learners also get the course handbook and tutorial via emails to support the learning. Online learning - The learner sets the pace for learning and the courses are offered across an academic year basis. Although our tutors encourage the learners to make progress monthly, but this approach is flexible. Certification- The certificate is issued by the NCFE. UK Versity Online Limited (Number 8465520) is an accredited and approved delivery Centre for NCFE qualifications. Key Facts Awarding Body : Northern Council for Further Education (NCFE) Course Duration : 1-3 months Method of study : Full Time Qualification Level : 4 Fees – 395* * The fee includes registration and assessment
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