Training, Assessment, Quality Assurance (TAQA)

Level 3 Training, Assessment, Quality Assurance

Part-time

Start Dates - Various start dates available. Enquire to find out more.

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Who is this course for?

This is the replacement for the Assessor Award and has been designed for use by anyone carrying out assessment of a learning activity. People undertaking these qualifications may be working in accredited learning, non-accredited learning, the NQF or the QCF.

What do you need to apply for the course?

You must hold a Level 3 qualification or appropriate experience in the subject area you wish to assess learners. You will also need access to appropriate students to complete this qualification. If your application is successful you will be required to complete an initial assessment and interview.

How will you learn?

The programme is made up of 3 units:

• Unit 1 - Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
• Unit 2 - Assess Occupational Competence in the Work Environment
• Unit 3 - Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge & Understanding

You will complete a total of one, two or three units depending upon your job role.

Studying Unit 1

• Attending 4 classroom sessions to develop your understanding of best practice in assessment and feedback
• You will be assessed through a detailed personal statement and professional discussion
• There are no entry requirements for this unit

Studying Unit 1 & Unit 2

• Attending 2 classroom sessions to develop your understanding of best practice within assessment and feedback
• You will be assessed through 2 observations, personal statement & professional discussion. There will be 2 further classroom sessions, tutorials, one before to prepare for observation & one after to complete your personal statement and professional discussion
• You must be vocationally competent in the area you want to assess. You need access to 2 learners in vocational training

Studying Unit 1 & Unit 3

• Attending 2 classroom sessions to develop your understanding of best practice in assessment and feedback
• You will be assessed through 2 observations, personal statement & professional discussion. There will be 2 further classroom sessions/tutorials, one before to prepare for observation & one after to complete your personal statement and professional discussion
• You must be vocationally competent in the area you want to assess. You need access to 2 learners in vocational training

Studying Unit 1, Unit 2 & Unit 3

• Attending 8 classroom sessions to develop your understanding of best practice in assessment and feedback
• You will be assessed through 4 observations, personal statements & professional discussion. There will be 2 further classroom sessions/tutorials, one before to prepare for observation & one after to complete your personal statement and professional discussion
• You must be vocationally competent in the area you want to assess. You need access to 2 learners in vocational training

Where could this course take you?

This course will support you to become a qualified assessor.

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Level 4 Training, Assessment, Quality Assurance (TAQA)

Part-time

Start Dates - Various start dates available. Enquire to find out more.

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Who is this course for?

This is the replacement for the Verifier Award and has been designed for use by anyone carrying out quality assurance of a learning activity. People undertaking these qualifications may be working in accredited learning, non-accredited learning, the NQF or the QCF.

What do you need to apply for the course?

You must hold an assessors qualification. You will also need access to qualified assessors to complete this qualification. If your application is successful you will be required to complete an initial assessment and interview.

How will you learn?

The programme is made up of 3 units:

• Unit 4 - Understanding the Principles & Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment
• Unit 5 - Internally Assess the Quality of Assessment
• Unit 8 - Plan, Allocate and Monitor Work in Own Area of Responsibility

You will complete a total of one, two or three units depending upon your job role.

Studying Unit 4

• Attending classroom sessions to develop your understanding of best practice in internal quality assurance
• You will be assessed through a detailed personal statement and professional discussion
• There are no entry requirements for this unit

Studying Unit 4 & Unit 5

• Attending classroom sessions to develop your understanding of best practice within internal quality assurance
• You will be assessed through 1 observation, personal statement & professional discussion. There will be further workshops/tutorials sessions, one before to prepare for observation & one after to complete your personal statement and professional discussion
• You must be vocationally competent in the area you want to internally quality assure. You need access to 2 assessors

Studying Unit 4, Unit 5 & Unit 8

• Attending classroom sessions to develop your understanding of best practice in assessment and feedback
• You will be assessed through 2 observations, personal statement & professional discussion. There will be further workshops/tutorial sessions, one before to prepare for observation & one after to complete your personal statement and professional discussion
• You must be vocationally competent in the area you want to assess. You need access to 2 learners in vocational training

Where could this course take you?

This course will support you to become a qualified internal verifier.

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