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Home Qualifications Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (RQF) 601/6089/5
Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (RQF) 601/6089/5
About this courses
The Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment is a practical, competence-based qualification designed for those who assess learners’ skills and knowledge in their actual place of work. This qualification enables you to demonstrate your ability to plan, conduct, and review assessments of occupational competence in a real working environment, using observation, professional discussions, questioning, and reviewing work products as assessment methods.
You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to make fair, consistent, and reliable assessment decisions while ensuring you meet all relevant quality standards, legislation, and good practice requirements. The qualification also covers how to give constructive feedback to support learners’ progress and how to record and report assessment decisions accurately.
This award is ideal for individuals working in vocational education, apprenticeships, or employer-led training, where they are responsible for evaluating the practical skills of learners, apprentices, or employees in line with workplace standards.
Successful completion of this qualification gives you the professional recognition and confidence to carry out workplace assessments effectively, supporting learners to achieve their qualifications and meet industry expectations.
Course requirements
- Occupational Competence: You must be competent in the vocational area you will be assessing, with relevant skills, knowledge, and experience.
- Access to Learners: You must have access to at least two learners in a real workplace setting so you can carry out practical assessments.
- Age: You should be at least 19 years old.
- Skills: Good written and verbal communication skills are recommended to complete the portfolio and interact effectively with learners.
- Interest in Assessment: An understanding of vocational training and a willingness to support learner progress will be helpful.
In This Course, you will learn how to
- Understand the principles and practices of assessment
- Plan, conduct, and record assessments of occupational competence
- Select and apply appropriate assessment methods
- Provide constructive, supportive feedback to learners
- Support learners to progress and develop in their roles
Frequently Asked Questions
This qualification teaches you how to assess occupational competence in a real work environment, using observation and other assessment methods, to judge whether learners meet workplace standards. .
It is aimed at people who assess employees, apprentices, or learners in their actual workplace — including trainers, mentors, supervisors, or managers. .
You need to be occupationally competent in the area you will assess, and have access to at least two real learners in a workplace setting to carry out assessments. .
You will be observed assessing learners in the workplace and will build a portfolio of evidence showing how you plan, carry out, and review workplace assessments. .
Formal qualifications are required, but good communication skills and experience in your occupational area are essential. .
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