This qualification is aimed at learners aged 19+ and is intended for those who assess 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.

Unit 1: Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment

Unit 2: Assessing Occupational Competence in a Work Environment

Unit 3: Assessing Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding

The Edexcel Level 3 Certificate is intended for those who use both workplace and classroom/workshop based assessment methods, either on a paid or voluntary basis. You must be aged 19 or over, and have a level 3 qualification (or above) and relevant work-related experience in the occupational area in which you plan to assess. You must be in a position where you can generate evidence to meet the requirements of the unit(s). This involves having two learners who are seeking to achieve a work-related qualification deemed equivalent to an NVQ. You must have the support of a qualified assessor and a qualified internal verifier for the qualification you are assessing.

The NVQ Certificate is assessed through portfolio building, tutor observation and assignments.

On successful completion of units 1, 2 and 3, you will receive a Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement.

You can complete unit 1 on its own, but this does not qualify you to assess learners.

Learners successfully completing this qualification may wish to progress to further qualifications, such as:

• Qualifications for Internal Quality Assurers (IQA)

Full-time assessors and verifiers can earn from £18,000 to £24,000 a year. With experience this can rise to between £25,000 and £30,000.

Some assessors are employed on contracts for a specific length of time, and are paid an hourly or daily rate.

Figures are intended as a guideline only.