Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF)

• Induction Form

• Registration Entry Form 

• Unit 1 Understanding The Principles And Practices Of Assessment Guidance For Achieving The Unit 
• Unit 2 Assess Occupational Competence In The Work Environment Guidance For Achieving The Unit 
• Unit 3 Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge And Understanding Guidance For Achieving The Unit 
• Assessment Guidelines 

1. Functions of Assessment in Learning and Development 

2. Key Concepts and Principles of Assessment 

3. Responsibilities of an Assessor 

4. Regulations and Requirements Relevant to the Assessment 

 1. Strengths and Limitations of Various Assessment Methods 

1. Key Factors to Consider When Planning Assessment 

2. Benefits of Using A Holistic Approach to Assessment 

3. How to Plan A Holistic Approach to Assessment 

4. Types of Risks Involved in Assessment 

5. How to Minimise Risks Through the Planning Process 

1. Importance of Involving Learner and Others in The Assessment Process 

2. Information That Should Be Made Available to Learners and Others 

3. How to Use Peer and Self-Assessment Effectively 

4. Assessment Arrangements to Meet the Needs of Individual Learners 

1. Assessment Decisions and Judging Evidence 

1. Importance of Quality Assurance in The Assessment Process 

2. Quality Assurance and Standardisation Procedures 

3. Appeals, Complaints & Disputes Procedures Concerning Assessment in Own Area of Practice 

 1. Importance of Following Procedures for The Management of Information Relating to Assessment 

2. How Feedback and Questioning Contribute to the Assessment Process 

1. Legal Issues, Policies and Procedures Relevant to Assessment 

2. Contribution of Technology in the Assessment Process 

3. Evaluation of Requirements for Equality, Diversity 

4. Reflective Practice and Continual Professional Development 

1. Assessment Planning of Occupational Competence 

2. Communicating the Process of Assessing Occupational Competence to The Learner 

3. Planning the Assessment of Occupational Competence to Address Learner Needs and Current Achievements 

4. Opportunities for Holistic Assessment 

1. Valid, Fair and Reliable Assessment Method 

2. Making Assessment Decisions of Occupational Competence 

3. Following Standardisation Procedures 

4. Providing Feedback to Learners 

1. Maintaining Records of the Related Information of the Assessment of Occupational Competence 

2. Sharing Assessment Information with Authorised Colleagues and Procedures to Maintain the Confidentiality 

1. Relevant Policies, Procedures and Legislation for the Assessment of Occupational Competence 

2. Application of Requirements for Equality and Diversity and Bilingualism in Assessing Occupational Competence 

3. Evaluation of Own Work in Carrying Out Assessments 

4. Maintaining the Currency of Own Expertise and Competence 

1. Methods of Assessing Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding to Meet Requirements and Needs 

2. Preparing Resources and Conditions for The Assessment 

3. Communicating the Purpose, Requirements and Processes of Assessment to Learners 

1. Assessment Management to Meet Assessment Requirements 

2. Providing Support to Learners Within Agreed Limitations 

3. Analysing Evidence of Learner Achievement 

4. Making Assessment Decisions Related to Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding 

5. Standardisation Procedures 

6. Feedback on Learners’ Achievement 

1. Maintaining Records of Assessment, Its Outcome and Learners Progress 

2. Making Assessment Information Available to Authorised Colleagues as Required and Maintaining Confidentiality 

1. Relevant Policies, Procedures and Legislation Relating to The Assessment of Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding 

2. Applying Requirements for Equality and Diversity and Bilingualism 

3. Evaluation and CPD 

• Equality and Diversity – Glossary of Terms 
• Equality and Diversity, and The Equality Act 2010 

• Key Feedback Words for Use During Feedback 
• Table of Assessment Methods & Activities: Strengths and Limitations 
• Table of Assessment Types 
• Table of Example Assessment Records 
• Table of Example Assessment Requirements 
• Table of Objectives 
• Table of Potential Learner Needs and Points of Referral 
• Table of Resources Which Could be Used for Teaching, Learning and Assessment 
• Using Questions 

• Unit One Understanding The Principles And Practices Of Assessment – Self-Assessment Grid 
• Unit Two Assess Occupational Competence In The Work Environment – Self-Assessment Grid 
• Unit Three Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge And Understanding – Self-Assessment Grid 

• Unit 1 Understanding The Principles And Practices Of Assessment Assessment Plan 
• Unit 2 Assess Occupational Competence In The Work Environment Assessment Plan 
• Unit 3 Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge And Understanding Assessment Plan 

• OBSERV 1 
• OBSERV 2 

• Template – Continuing Professional Development Record 
• Template – Personal Development Plan 
• Template – Reflective Learning Journal 
• Template – Standardisation Record for Assessed Work 
• Templates – A Full Set of Assessment Records 

• Completed Example of A Continuing Professional Development Record 
• Completed Example of A Full Set Of Assessment Records 
• Completed Example of A Personal Development Plan 
• Completed Example of A Reflective Learning Journal 
• Completed Example of A Standardisation Record For Assessed Work