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Level 3 Assessor Qualification (TAQA)

Level 3 Assessor Qualification (TAQA)

Highlights

  • Delivered Online

  • Multiple Durations (see dates)

  • All levels

Description

If you are new into the role of assessing; want to become a qualified assessor or assess learners as part of a teaching or training role, this qualification will provide you with a sound knowledge of using assessment competently and appropriately.

The course is delivered over 4 x half day workshops via Zoom, followed by 3 assignments.

Through attending this course, you will be able to understand:

  • The role of an assessor and others involved in the assessment process

  • How to plan assessment

  • Different assessment methods and making assessment decisions

  • How to involve learners and others in the assessment process

  • Legal and regulatory requirements relating to assessment

If you have learners to assess in the workplace or classroom environment, you can also complete practical units, which will enable you to:

  • Plan assessment using a range of methods

  • Carry out assessment using a range of methods

  • Make assessment decisions and provide feedback to learners

  • Attend a standardisation meeting

  • Reflect on and improve your own practice through professional development

To do this, you will gather evidence of working with 2 learners. You will meet monthly with your Learning Advisor, who will also observe you carrying out assessment practice. This can be done online.

Further Information

This course can be completed bilingually (workshops are in English, assignments and mentoring can be done in Welsh)

There are 4 pathways on the assessor course, the one that is most suitable for you depends on if you currently assess, what, who and where you assess.

These are:

  • Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment - if you don't currently have learners

  • Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment - if you assess learners' competence in the workplace against qualification or industry standards

  • Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement - if you assess learner's knowledge and skills in the workplace or workshop envrionment

  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement - if you assess both occupational competence in the workplace and learner's knowledge and skills in the workplace or workshop environment.

We always recommend speaking to us so we can ensure you start on the right pathway for you. Call us on 029 21679037 if you're unsure.

Benefits

  • First step on the ladder to becoming a qualified assessor

  • Interactive online workshops and one to one support to complete assignments

  • Course delivery, mentoring & support with an experienced assessor

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I don't currently have learners, am I still able to do the qualification?

    If you don't currently have learners, you would complete the Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment. You would attend the 4 workshops and complete assignments only. 

  • There are 2 learners who I can work with in my work place, what do I need to do?

    Check in your workplace that you can be added as a Trainee Assessor with the Awarding Organisation. You will need to have an induction into their procedures for assessment. Ideally,  you will need someone within your organisation who can countersign your work - double check that you are completing paperwork correctly, making the correct decisions, giving developmental feedback.

  • How long does the course take?

    For the knowledge unit only, this can take 8 weeks.

    For the practical unit, We assign you 4 meetings with your assessor. It is up to you how you use these meetings - to check work, for mentoring and advice, the observation, feedback on submitted work. We are flexible and work to your timescales. 

Dates

  • Assessor Course Spetember 2025
      to   (4 sessions)
    Delivered Online
    £415 - £650+ VAT
  • Assessor Course November 2025
      to   (4 sessions)
    Delivered Online
    £415 - £650+ VAT
  • Assessor Course February 2026
      to   (4 sessions)
    Delivered Online
    £415 - £650+ VAT
  • Assessor Course April 2026
      to   (4 sessions)
    Delivered Online
    £415 - £650+ VAT

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