- Helpline
- Mon-Fri 6am-6pm
- Sat 7am-4pm
- Industrial House, 16-17 Grand Arcade, London N12 0EH, United Kingdom
Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Focus Awards is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation. This guarantees that all of their qualifications confirm to a high standard.
The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF), also known as the Level 3 CAVA Assessor qualification replaces A1 assessor course and is considered an industry standard qualification for people looking to assess learners for accredited courses. Before the A1 assessor course, if you wanted to train to become an assessor you would complete the D32 and D33 units. The D Units were then replaced by the A1 Assessor Awards. Finally, the A1 qualification was replaced by the current suite of qualifications, which are commonly referred to as TAQA training (Training Assessment and Quality Assurance) Qualification. Most training centres would expect you to have a CAVA assessor qualification before you start assessing qualifications in the FE and HE sectors. You are not required to have any prior qualification or experience to start this Level 3 CAVA course. This NVQ assessor course will assist you regardless of your subject expertise, whether you assess music or train people. The course is accredited by UK OFQUAL, and is delivered 100% online.
Please note that if you do not want to do the complete certificate then the Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment . is accepted by most employers, which costs less time and money to complete. To understand the difference, please have a read through this blog .
This level 3 CAVA course online is suitable to become an NVQ assessor for the industry sectors such as Hairdressing, Beauty Industry & Make Up, Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction, Early years, NHS training, Child & Health Care, Business Administration & Management, Hospitality & Catering, Oil & Gas Field, Private Security, Apprenticeships, Health & Social Care, Educational Sectors and Freelance Assessor etc.
This TAQA course is designed to be completed online at the pace that suits you best. The fast-track level 3 CAVA assessor training course can take as little as 1 week or up to 4 months. This level 3 NVQ assessor qualification is delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment. Our online tutor support is there to facilitate you to achieve your success rate accordingly.
You will be assessed through an observation of you assessing a candidate within your assessment area. You will also be assessed through a portfolio of evidence generated using various assessment methods. You will be offered regular tutorials and online guidance on the assessment process and how to build your portfolio of evidence. All units within this assessor qualification are internally assessed by our qualified assessors and externally verified by the awarding organisation. The assessment takes the form of written assignments and demonstration of assessment skills through video recording, detailed guidance for which will be provided by the tutor.
Successful completion of this 100% accredited online course enables learners to proceed to the following:
This online level 3 assessor course will also help you enhance your career profile and become an assessor. This A1 assessor course online is the most thorough level 3 assessing qualification and would allow you to assess NVQ apprenticeship assessor courses and any other regulated training in your subject area.
Quick Enquiry
You should meet the following requirements:
• Be aged 19 or over
• Have a satisfactory level of Literacy and Numeracy skill
• Have access to atleast two learners on accredited courses to assess each unit.
Unit 2 and 3 are practical and expect that you assess two learners studying for a course that is work based and studying for a course that is mostly theoretical in nature respectively.
Most of the tasks would be attempted through essay-style written accounts and reflections of your own assessment practices. Some of the tasks would require submission of relevant work such as audio or video recordings as evidence that you assessed learners in a work or training environment.
All prices include course fee, awarding body charges, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate. The final certification you get is exactly the same, regardless of what route you pick. There are no strict deadlines for submission of individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option that you have selected above.
You can have instant access to the course; once you enrol on the course, you can start studying immediately.
Our courses are designed to provide a dedicated online tutor support to learners throughout the course for ongoing assistance.
Flexible payment plans to suit your budget; pay fee in easy monthly instalments.
You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.
This NVQ Assessor’s course is designed for individuals who need to assess competence within the workplace or classroom and wish to undertake a job as an assessor in FE and HE sector. This course is also recognised and respected all over the world.
If you aim to start your career as an assessor, please read the blog Picking the Right Assessor Course that enables you to choose the suitable course for yourself.
This unit help in assessing learner’s performance. This unit covers the areas of assessment planning; judging both performance and knowledge and providing feedback; making assessment decisions and providing feedback. The assessment skills to be demonstrated are through the assessment of natural performance, simulation and questioning.
This unit help to assess learners using different sources of evidence. This unit covers the areas of assessment planning; judging both performance and providing feedback; making assessment decisions and providing feedback. The assessment skills to be demonstrated are through the assessment of natural performance, simulation, questioning, candidate and peer reports, projects and assignments and assessment of prior achievement and learning.
NVQ Assessors support and assess learners that are working towards their National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs). An NVQ Assessor will assess and train learners in order for them to gain the occupational standards needed to achieve their qualification.
There is no time frame to complete the course. Most learners complete it in as less as 1 week (fast track) or up to 4 months (full time).
You are required to have access to at least two learners for each unit to fulfill the requirement of unit 2 and 3.
Yes, the Level 3 certificate does not allow simulation.
This should not be a problem. We will wait for you till you find a placement and then, carry out the practical requirements. Meanwhile, you can work on the theoretical part of this course. You can also avail our work placement offer in case you cannot manage finding a placement for yourself. An alternative choice for you is to opt for our Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment which does not require any work placement.
No, your learners do not need to register with the awarding body.
Please refer to our main FAQs section or Contact Us; we have experienced course advisers who will be happy to assist you!
No posts found!
Teachers training up to postgraduate level, assessment and quality assurance, management and leadership training.
Accounting and Finance
Management and Leadership
Humanities
Education and Training
A keen learner myself, I am actively involved in a range of teachers training courses for the past few years all the way up to postgraduate level. I have extensive experience of dealing with the awarding organisation compliance because of a strong background in assessment and quality assurance. I have trained a wide range of teaching professionals working in a range of schools, sixth form colleges and in the higher education sector.
Assessment and quality assurance in academia, business, accounting and finance lecturing, and teacher training.
Accounting and Finance
Management and Leadership
Education and Training
I have over 15 years’ experience in teaching and training. During this time, I have undertaken teacher training, been a lecturer and course supervisor for ICM, and cohort leader and lecturer for HND (BTEC-Pearson). I have taught business management units/modules at various levels (and awarding bodies) including Certificate, Diploma, Advance Diploma, and Foundation degree levels. I enjoy learning through continuous professional development and have achieved my Fellowship with the Higher Education Academy. I enjoy utlising my experience in training, assessment, and quality assurance to train the education professionals of the future.
Teacher training, assessment and quality assurance practice, and business administration lecturing and research.
Business Administration
Accounting and Finance
Education and Training
I am an enthusiastic educationist who is a fellow of the higher education academy and I have completed my Doctorate of Business Administration. I worked as an accountant and business consultant up until 2017, where I started exploring my capabilities in academia and teaching. From that point, I haven’t looked back, and have gone from strength to strength. I am engaged in lecturing, assessment, and quality assurance in the areas of business administration, accountancy, marketing, and teacher training, where I can impart my teaching skill set onto my students.
Teachers training, assessment and quality assurance, quality assurance in academia, management and leadership training and research.
Education and Training
Marketing
Management and Leadership
Humanities
I am a PhD candidate (passed viva) at the University of Essex. My specialisation in PhD is Entrepreneurship. I am an active researcher with specific interest in Entrepreneurship, SME, Marketing and UK Higher Education (UKHE). I have over 14 years work experience in UKHE, which includes extensive experience of quality assurance in the sector. Furthermore, providing academic training to teaching professionals in the higher education sector is my passion.
Accountancy and assessor training, as well as assessment and quality assurance.
Accounting and Finance
Education and Training
I have experience in the finance and accounting sector and utilise these skills to approach education in a methodical and logical manner. I am passionate about the advancement and implementation of efficient teaching and learning practices. I am responsible for centre liaison with awarding bodies to ensure compliance, and am advancing my skills in assessment and quality assurance through learning and on the job training.
Assessment and quality assurance for levels 2 to 5 in Teacher Training, Leadership and Management, Health and Social Care, Customer Service and Childcare.
Education and Training
Customer Service
Health and Social Care
Childcare
I have worked in education for 34 years, in various guises. I managed a busy nursery for 12 years before branching out into Assessment and Quality Assurance, more than 20 years ago. My practice has developed alongside the ever-evolving training and apprenticeship sector, and I have worked in many different settings, including colleges, private training agencies and a foster care agency. I also work part time as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant for a local charity that supports higher level education for young people with Special Educational and/or behavioural needs and as a tutor for a bespoke programme for one-to-one support. I really enjoy supporting learners of varying abilities and experience to achieve their best and to become qualified in their chosen field.
Elise A Palmer –
I was made redundant so thought should upgrade my teaching profile with the CAVA. I am so grateful to the tutor for making it all so easy and helping me achieving my ambition of becoming a lead assessor. Applying for the positions now and hoping for the best.
Ahmad Ali –
I have done quite a few online courses and must admit that school of leadership was probably the best of all. They are well organised and care about their learners. I will 100% recommend them and do my L4 IQA with them next year.
Ananya Borah –
Highly satisfied with their services. Kudos to the tutor for making it look so simple.
Mildred Guzman –
I was only interested in doing a level 3 award in assessing vocationally related achievement but found this website offering the whole certificate for the same price. It was worth putting that extra effort. I found the admin team (especially Francis) and the tutor (Iqbal) really helpful. Thank you and wish you all the very best.
Matthew Hartwell –
Great institute and very good value for money
Tehreem Ali –
I would only give a 3 star as it took them a while to set me up on their VLE. The plus side is that they are probably the cheapest in the market.
Kamilah Nahas –
Loved their service and professionalism …. top training provider.