Teaching & Exam Assessment - Level 3 Award in Assessment (Part Time)

Overview

This course is designed to enable you to become a competent assessor in your own professional subject area.

This course runs on the following dates:

Start Date: 09/09/2013
Duration: Flexible
Venue: Blended Learning

Who the course is for

It is for anyone who has assessed or will be assessing students or trainees in their own occupational area.

Qualification Gained

Level 3 Award in Assessment (or part thereof)

How to Apply

Online

Click the below link and follow the on-screen instructions.

In Person

Come along to our Rye Hill Campus click here for opening times.

Come along to an Open Event at our Rye Hill Campus click here for dates and times.

Post

You can download an application here and post it FREE to:

Newcastle College
FREEPOST NT920
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA

Alternatively call 0191 200 4000 and we will send you an application form.

Course Content

• Understanding the principles and practices of assessment
• Assess occupational competence in the work environment
• Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding

Learning Methods

• Workshops
• Classroom sessions
• Tutorials with work place visits

Assessment Methods

You will be assessed through assignments, observations of your work as an assessor, workplace visits and on a portfolio of evidence.

Progression Opportunities

You could progress to the Certificate in Assessment and Quality Assurance. You could also progress on to Teaching qualifications in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

Career Opportunities

This will help you in your career and may help you win promotion. You will be qualified to assess learners' progress within your curriculum area.

Entry Requirements

You must hold at least a Level 3 qualification in the areas in which you are to be an assessor, however, extensive vocational experience can also be accepted in some circumstances.

Ideally, you must have access to students on the programme you wish to assess, have an experienced assessor and an experienced verifier to mentor you through the qualification and support your assessment decisions. However, it may be possible for the College to provide access to learners and qualified and experienced members of staff to support you through this qualification.

If English is not your first language, you will require an IELTS score of 7.00 or above.

Further Information

If you have a query about this course or would like advice on your study options, contact Student Services, based in Rye Hill House at Rye Hill Campus. If you need information in another format (e.g. large print) or another language, please ask.

Student Services is open:
During College term time:
8.30am–6.00pm Monday–Wednesday,
9.30am–6.00pm Thursday,
8.30am–4.30pm Friday.

During College holidays:
8.30am–5.00pm Monday–Wednesday,
9.30am–5.00pm Thursday,
8.30am–4.30pm Friday.

The telephone enquiry service closes at 6.00pm (4.30pm on Fridays).

You can contact us:

In person: Student Services, Rye Hill House, Rye Hill Campus, Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7SA.

By phone: (0191) 200 4000 By fax: (0191) 200 4517 By minicom: (0191) 272 3304

By e-mail: enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk

By post: Student Services, Newcastle College, FREEPOST NT920, Scotswood Road,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7SA (you do not need a stamp).

Website: www.newcastlecollege.co.uk

Newcastle College welcomes diversity in its student population – valuing differences in race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, class and age. We actively oppose discrimination, aim to remove all conditions that put people at a disadvantage, strive to improve access and to provide outstanding support.

We are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment. We have produced a Valuing Diversity policy, a Race Equality statement, a Disability Equality Scheme and a Gender Equality Scheme which set out our response to statutory obligations and our approach to the active promotion of equality and diversity. Please discuss your support needs with us and we will make every effort to make adjustments to help you succeed.

Note: We try to ensure that information is accurate but accept no liability for errors and reserve the right to make changes without notice. 20012

Additional Course Costs

This is a Full Cost Course.