Assessing Vocational Achievement Certificate Level 3 (Flexible start dates)
Course Overview
Assessing Vocational Achievement Certificate Level 3 (Flexible start dates)
The course covers the understanding of principles and practices of assessment, assessing vocational skills, knowledge and understanding and assessing occupational competence in the work environment. This qualification is intended for those who assess both 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 environment).
This qualification will be delivered through a variety of activities and one-to-one tutorials.
The course consists of the following modules:
Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
Assess Vocational Skills; Knowledge and Understanding
Assess Occupational Competence in the Work Environment
What you will study
Understand the principles; planning and decision making of assessment
Understand different assessment methods and how to involve learners and others in assessment
Understand quality assurance of assessment process
Understand how to manage information relating to assessment
Understand the legal and good practice requirements in relation to assessment
Plan the assessment of occupational competence
Make assessment decisions about occupational competence
Provide information following the assessment of occupational competence
Prepare for and carry out feedback on assessments of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding and occupational competence
Maintain legal and good practice when assessing vocational skills, knowledge and understanding and occupational competence
There is also an opportunity to earn this qualification through volunteer work with the College. You will be working closely with staff in the Business and Management Department to assist and assess current students over a number of weeks. To find out more about this opportunity, please email Programme Manager Abby Holmes on A.Holmes@barnsley.ac.uk and quote ‘Assessor Volunteer Opportunity’ in the subject line.
Courses start in in September, January, April and June.
Please note, you will be expected to attend College one day a week every fortnight. This will be either on a Tuesday or Thursday.
Located at: Old Mill Lane campus
Course Start: Flexible start dates
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QMANCEV3DI
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
This course costs £800. If you are not eligible for funding then you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of the course.
If the course is listed as 'full fee payable', you will have to pay for the course.
Free courses for jobs
If you are aged 19 or over, you may not have to pay for this course if:
- You do not already have a Level 3 qualification OR
- You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but earn below the earnings threshold set by your local authority, which includes benefits (see below) OR
- You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed and in receipt of a means-tested benefit, below the earnings threshold set by your local authority (see below).
This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.
Earnings Threshold
- If you live in the qualifying West Yorkshire region and earn below £25,000 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
- If you live in the qualifying South Yorkshire region and earn below £30,476 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
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The course information on this page was last updated 04 September 2025.
