Course duration will vary on the individual -their time availability and dedication that can be focused on this module although a maximum time scale would be a year this could be easily completed well before this.

A placement is required to complete this course successfully it would be ideal to have a position where you will be in the assessing environment on a regular basis totalling a minimum of 36 hours over the duration of the course, however we do understand that this isn’t always possible so for this reason it may be easier for the candidate to collect a minimum of 36 hours prior to completion.

This award will give the candidate/assessor the guidance and experience needed to become a fair and successful assessor.

• Assess candidates for competence against the agreed standards
• Demonstrate clear and supportive advice and feedback on your assessment decisions
• Record & process assessment decisions
• Contribute to the internal quality assurance process
• Develop plans for assessing competence with candidates
• Judge evidence against the agreed standards to make assessment decisions
  
  The course will cover every aspect required to become a fully competent assessor so on completion of this course the candidate will have the confidence and knowledge to become a successful assessor.
  
  Duration: Due to the nature of the course requiring candidates to have a placement this course will be spread amongst 2+ days
  Certificate: NVQ Level 3 course
  Cost of course: £450.00 + VAT