# Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement > Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocational Achievement has been created to develop further the competencies and expertise of professionals who assess occupational competence in the work environment and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (for example, a workshop, classroom or other training environments). - Course page: https://upskilluni.com/courses/level-3-certificate-in-assessing-vocational-achievement/767 - Provider: [SMC College](https://upskilluni.com/providers/smc-college) - Price: £625, buy online - Study method: Online, On Demand - Duration: 10 hours · Self-paced - Level: Intermediate - Qualification: Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (QAN 603/5198/6) - Includes: tutor support, certificate - Subjects: [Teaching & Childcare](https://upskilluni.com/courses/teaching-and-childcare), [Education and Training](https://upskilluni.com/courses/education-and-training) - Last updated: 2026-11-11 ## Description Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocational Achievement has been created to develop further the competencies and expertise of professionals who assess occupational competence in the work environment and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (for example, a workshop, classroom or other training environments). The rationale of the Certificate is to provide recognition for those who wish to develop their own abilities in assessing learners competently in a regulated environment. The Award in Assessing Vocational Achievement provides the essential knowledge and understanding that assessment staff need and offer additional units that describe the competent practice. This approach gives flexibility and a greater potential to meet the needs of aspiring assessors. **International Recognition and Accreditation** Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement is an internationally recognised qualification accredited to Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) at Level 3 and accredited to European Qualifications Framework (EQF) at Level 4. - UK Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) (England) - Level 3 - Qualification Accreditation Number is 603/5198/6 - OTHM Awarding Organisation awards qualification. **Skills Development** Level 3 Award in Vocational Achievement will - Develop the learner’s knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of assessment. - Develop the learner’s performance in assessing vocational skills, knowledge and understanding outside of the work environment. **Course Structure** This qualification includes the following 3 units of a total of 15 credits. All units are mandatory. - Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (3 credits) - Assessing Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding (6 credits) **Assessment Methods** **Unit 01 - Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment** This unit is assessed through Assignment, oral or written questions. **Unit 02 - Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding (6 credits)** Assignment, oral and written questions are methods of assessments. The assessment of competence outcomes will be in the form of assessing learners in a workplace/training environment. To achieve a ‘pass’ in each unit, learners will demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. **How will you study?** You will study online via our Virtual Learning Platform (VLP), available to you study 24/7. You can use your Desktop Computer, Laptop, Mobile or Tablet anytime in a flexible way to study entirely online. Our Virtual Learning Platform (VLP) will provide you with a structured way to start the course, access learning materials of each unit and write your assignments. You will have full support from the Online Chat Support team, tutor and help from Student Support. **Results and Certificate** You will be required to complete all units to pass the qualification. In this qualification, all of your marked work will go through quality assurance checks by external examiners before the awarding body of this qualification issue the qualification certificate and units transcript. **Who is this course for?** The Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocational Achievement is the only qualification to enable the applicant to become a qualified assessor (individuals who assess students work in the education setting and those who assess/mark colleagues or other individuals work in the workplace), e.g. markers, examiners or lecturers/tutors. This course is intended for those individuals who - Assess learners work in vocational, further or higher education - Assess learners’ skills, knowledge and understanding in a workshop, classroom or any other training environment. - The qualification is also suitable for job progression, personal and professional development. **Career paths** The Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocational Achievement can lead to employment as a qualified assessor in further education or training or as a trainer and assessor in work-based learning. Primary areas of employment examiners, markers, tutors/teaching, lecturing, administrative and managerial role (e.g. managing a team of assessors/marker/examiners etc.) in the education sector. **How to Apply?** There are two ways to apply for this course. (1) Purchase the course from the above link. After purchase, you will have full access to the course and receive instructions to complete enrolment. **or** (2) Complete the following admission application form and return it to our admission office. The admission office will check your application and issue you an offer letter before getting access to the course. - **Click here to download the admission application.** ## Curriculum - Unit 01, 02 and 03 - Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement ## Certificates Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement is an internationally recognised qualification accredited to Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) at Level 3 and accredited to European Qualifications Framework (EQF) at Level 4. UK Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) (England) - Level 3 Qualification Accreditation Number is 603/5198/6 OTHM Awarding Organisation awards qualification.