This qualification is suitable for those who wish to understand the role of an Assessor, equipping them with the knowledge required to support the vocational workplace as an assessor within their place of employment, industry or educational organisations. This is a 2 week online course from City and Guilds.

Course Date Wednesday 29th July 2020 - Wednesday 12th August 2020
Course Delivery 

Online only

2 week course 

Online provision with tutor delivery and contact time.

20 hours contact per week 

  • Weds 29/7 – x2 2 hour sessions
  • Thurs 30/7 – x2 2 hour sessions
  • Weds 5/8 – x2 2 hour sessions
  • Thurs 6/8 – x2 2 hour sessions
  • Weds 12/8 – x2 2 hour sessions

You will also need to commit to a minimum of 6 hours per week of independent study
Course Level Level 3 
Awarding Body City & Guilds
Learning Outcomes
Unit - Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment

Key areas

  • Prepare assessments of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding.
  • Maintain records of the assessment of vocational skills.
  • Gain an understanding of the principles and practices of assessment
Eligibility Criteria

Working at L2 in English

You will be expected to complete an English initial assessment. You must have some knowledge, skills and understanding of the area you intend to assess, and the students you may assess in the future. 

You will need to complete an initial assessment before joining the course You will need to have basic IT skills, access to a computer and WiFi.

You will need to have a webcam, microphone and speaker installed within, or attached, to your computer to allow interaction during the virtual lessons.  

This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and is therefore only available to people residing in certain areas of the West Midlands.  If you are unsure if you are eligible or not to apply please contact [email protected] along with your postcode. 
Progression After successfully completing the course you will be able to support the achievement of vocational studies as an assessor within your place of employment within industry or educational organisations. Through achieving this qualification, it will enable you to support your organisation and staff to assess and develop their current and future workforce.
Fees

This course may be free

Or

You may need to pay between £75 - £150 depending on your circumstances

Apply

These courses are funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and are therefore only available to people within some parts of the West Midlands.  If you are unsure if you are eligible or not to apply please contact [email protected] with your postcode. 

For more information about this course, you can also contact [email protected]