Qualification Overview

This qualification is intended for assessors who assess occupational competence in an individual’s work environment. It introduces learners to the principles and practices of assessment and provides the knowledge and skills required to assess competence in real work settings.

This qualification consists of two mandatory units and is suitable for those who wish to assess learners’ performance in the workplace.

Aims and Objectives

The aims of this qualification are to:

• Develop an understanding of the key principles and practices of assessment.
• Enable learners to plan, conduct and record assessments of occupational competence in workplace settings.
• Support the progression of learners into quality assurance or other education and training roles.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this qualification, learners will be able to:

• Understand the principles, purpose, and function of assessment.
• Identify and use appropriate assessment methods.
• Plan, prepare, and carry out fair and valid assessments.
• Make sound assessment decisions and provide constructive feedback.
• Involve learners and relevant others in the assessment process.
• Understand quality assurance processes and legal or good practice requirements.
• Demonstrate competence in assessing learners’ performance in their work environment.

Course Duration

The guided learning time for this qualification is 54 hours, with a total qualification time of 90 hours.
Completion time varies depending on the learner’s experience and the mode of study, typically between 2 to 4 months.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
However, learners should:

• Be aged 19 or above.
• Have sufficient literacy, numeracy and communication skills to meet the assessment requirements.
• Be working in, or have access to, an environment where they can carry out workplace assessments.

Who This Course Is For

This qualification is suitable for:

• Individuals who wish to become assessors of occupational competence in workplace settings.
• Trainers, supervisors, or managers responsible for assessing staff performance.
• Professionals seeking to enhance their skills in assessment, training, or internal quality assurance.

Mandatory Units

Learners must complete both of the following mandatory units:

Unit Title	Unit Reference	Level	Credit Value	Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment	D/601/5313	3	3	24
Assess Occupational Competence in the Work Environment	H/601/5314	3	6	30

There are no optional units for this qualification.

Assessment Methods

The qualification is internally assessed through a portfolio of evidence.
Learners must demonstrate their knowledge, understanding, and practical competence against all learning outcomes and assessment criteria.

Assessment methods may include:

• Observation of performance in the workplace
• Written assignments and projects
• Witness testimonies
• Professional discussions
• Work products and assessment records
• Questioning and reflective accounts

All assessments must be based on real work activities carried out by the learner.

Career Progression and Further Education

This qualification allows learners to progress into roles such as:

• Workplace Assessor
• Vocational Skills Assessor
• Learning and Development Practitioner
• Internal Quality Assurance Assistant

It also serves as a foundation for progression into higher-level quality assurance and training qualifications.

Further Education Opportunities

Learners who complete this qualification can progress to:

• Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
• Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training
• Other related qualifications in teaching, training, and quality assurance

Salary Expectations

Typical salaries for qualified workplace assessors range between £24,000 and £38,000 per year, depending on experience, industry, and responsibilities.
Freelance assessors may earn between £25 and £40 per hour, based on sector demand and contract type.

Payment Options

(1) One-off payment = £390

(2) Two equal instalments of £245