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Sport Structures - Sport Education and Training

1st4sport Level 3 qualification

Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

Develop the skills to assess learners in the workplace and in vocational learning settings.

Format
Online classroom
Taught session
One day
Minimum age
18
Price
£420 per person
Course overview

Become qualified to assess vocational achievement

This course covers the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to assess occupational competence in the workplace, as well as vocational skills, knowledge and understanding outside the workplace, such as in a classroom or workshop.

You will attend a live virtual classroom session with an experienced tutor and assessor. You will then complete assessment tasks to show how you apply what you have learned in practice.

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A Level 3 certificate for people assessing in both workplace and vocational learning settings.
Who is the course for?

Assess learning in both settings

01
Workplace assessors
People assessing learners' occupational competence in a work environment.
02
Vocational assessors
People assessing skills and knowledge in classrooms, workshops or other training settings.
03
Qualification assessors
People working with competency-based, knowledge-based and vocational qualifications.
04
Sport practitioners
Experienced practitioners who want to assess and support others in their subject area.
Check the requirements of the organisation you intend to assess for before booking. If your group only needs to assess outside the workplace, ask us about the Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally-Related Achievement (AVRA): education@sportstructures.com.
Find out more

Assessment in practice

How it works

Learn, practise and demonstrate

Your taught session introduces the theory and practice of assessment. You then build a portfolio and carry out practical assessments in your own setting.

01
Attend the live session
Join an experienced tutor and assessor in the online classroom.
02
Plan and carry out assessments
Assess learners in both workplace and non-workplace settings.
03
Complete your portfolio
Bring together evidence of your knowledge and practical assessment.
Before you book

Entry requirements

  • Be at least 18 years old and provide appropriate identification.
  • Be able to communicate effectively in English, including listening, speaking, reading and writing.
  • Hold a relevant vocational sports qualification in the subject you want to assess, at the same level or above.
  • Have access to assess qualifications or assessments in both work and non-work environments.
Support during your course
Tell us about any support needs when you book. We will contact you before the course starts to discuss how we can help.
Online classroom

What you will need

The session is interactive, so please make sure you can join with a working microphone and a reliable internet connection.
Laptop or tablet
Working microphone
Reliable Wi-Fi
Space to take part
A smartphone can be used, although some functions may be limited.
Assessment

How you will be assessed

After the virtual classroom session, you will produce a portfolio of evidence and complete practical assessment tasks. This includes:

  • Tasks demonstrating knowledge of occupational competence and vocational achievement.
  • Planning, conducting and reviewing learner assessments, including observation of your assessment practice.
  • Four planned assessments: two learners in a non-work setting and two learners in a work setting.
You will need to be observed assessing in your own setting. You are encouraged to arrange a qualified assessor to observe you. Sport Structures can provide one for an additional fee.
Time to complete
You have three years from the course start date to be certificated. We recommend aiming to finish six months before that deadline so there is time for marking and any amendments. Contact us early if you need to discuss an extension in exceptional circumstances.
What comes next?
You could progress to further education and training qualifications, including the 1st4sport Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Process and Practice if you want to become an internal verifier.
Learner feedback

What learners have said

“Workshop was well thought out and efficiently delivered. Simon is knowledgeable, clear, helpful and fun.”

“Well presented and organised course, kept motivated by breakout rooms and timings. Good interaction for an online delivery”

Course price
£420
per person
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Training for your group

For groups of at least four learners, we can arrange a course at a date and time that works for your organisation, at a discounted price.
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Available dates appear below. Please check the entry requirements and booking terms before booking. Bookings close one week before the course starts.
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Before you book
Please read the booking terms and check whether a payment plan is available for this course.
Questions?
We can help you choose the right course
Ask us about entry requirements, observation arrangements or booking a course for your group.