TAQA A1

TAQA A1

This qualification is designed for industry professionals who wish to become qualified vocational assessors and is the direct replacement for the old A1 Assessors Award. You will gain the essential skills to assess occupational competence in the workplace and evaluate vocational knowledge in a training environment.

£799.00

Key Details

Course code : ET3A1
Category Teacher : Training
Part-time / Full-time: Part Time

Prerequisites: Entry onto this qualification will require you to have full competence in the vocational subject area that you will be assessing and you will need access to a cohort of learners, so that you can gather evidence of real assessments.

Introduction

These qualifications have been revised and replaces the old A1 Assessors Award to confirm the requirements of the new QCF (Qualifications and Credit Framework). These qualifications are knowledge and competence-based.

This means that it is linked to a person having the knowledge and the ability to competently perform a range of tasks connected with their work in their workplace.

The VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (QCF) is a substantial vocational qualification that will prepare you for a career as a vocational assessor. This qualification is designed for learners aged 19 years or older and will support you to gain employment as a vocational assessor, as the units contained in this qualification cover all the skills and knowledge required for this role.

This is a practical-based qualification intended for those who assess both occupational competence in the work environment, and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (i.e. workshop, classroom or other training environment). Entry onto this qualification will require you to have full competence in the vocational subject area that you will be assessing and you will need access to a cohort of learners, so that you can gather evidence of real assessments.

This qualification includes units covering the principles and practices of assessment, assessing learners’ occupational competence in the work place and assessing vocational skills, and knowledge and understanding of education and training

What are the qualifications about?

The Award in Assessing Candidates (Assessor) is designed for people who want to assess VTCT/SVQ/QCF candidates. You’ll gain the skills needed for collecting and judging evidence of competence. You can choose to specialise in following:

COURSE BREAKDOWN

  • Unit 1 Understanding the principles and practices of assessment (3 credits) (£349.00 unit only price)
  • Unit 2 Assess occupational competence in the work environment (6 credits) (£349.00 unit only price)
  • Unit 3 Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding (6 credits) (£349.00 unit only price)

 

Duration: 84 guided learning hours

Instalment Plan: Unlike other institutes we offer completely interest free instalment plan, there is only one payable fee which can be spread into monthly instalments. Minimum 25% deposit required to hold your place.

However, full payment must be received before completion of the course

Course code(s)
ET3A1

Category
Teacher Training / Become a Trainer

Part-time / Full-time
Part Time

Prerequisites
Full competence in your vocational subject area and access to a cohort of learners for assessment purposes.

Duration
84 guided learning hours

Installment Plan

Unlike other institutes we offer completely interest free instalment plan, there is only one payable fee which can be spread into monthly instalments. Minimum 25% deposit required to hold your place.

However, full payment must be received before completion of the course.

Why is this qualification the most suitable?

These qualifications have been revised to meet the current requirements of the QCF (Qualifications and Credit Framework). This is a substantial vocational qualification that will prepare you for a career as a vocational assessor by covering all the skills and knowledge required for the role.

What could this qualification lead to?

This qualification is designed to support you in gaining employment as a qualified vocational assessor. Upon completion, you will be able to assess candidates undertaking VTCT, SVQ, and other QCF qualifications within your area of vocational expertise.