Level 3 Assessors Award
About the qualification:
The Level 3 Assessors Award is a qualification best suited for those that want to understand assessment in depth and become a qualified assessor. Candidates that want to do this qualification can be assessing competence or non-competence based learning, knowledge or skills. They can complete the full qualification which entails completion of all three awards or select awards that meet the requirements of what they are assessing.
Careers this can lead to:
Qualified Assessor, trainer
Awarding body:
City and Guilds are the awarding body for this qualification therefore upon successful completion of all three awards you will receive a certificate from them applied for through us. You will receive upon successful completion of this qualification a certificate which states the title of this qualification (Level 3 QCF Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement) and a script of the awards you have successfully achieved. In the event that candidates do not complete all three awards or have opted to complete one or two awards they will receive unit certification.
How will I be assessed?
All awards are assessed through a portfolio. The following are the awards we offer, for the full qualification all must be completed.
1. The Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment; this is a knowledge only award for those that want to have an understanding of assessment and are not yet assessing or those who are beginning their assessor journey.
2. The Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment; this is for those that are assessing the demonstration of competence in a work environment using the following assessment methods: observation/examining work products/oral questioning and discussion/use of witnesses/learner statements/Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
3. The Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement; this is for those who assess knowledge and/or skills in vocationally related subject areas using the following assessment methods: assessments in simulated environments/skills tests/oral and written questions/assignments/projects/case studies/RPL.
Where do I study?
Key Qualification Information
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Entry requirements: |
Candidates must be over 19 years old. Applicants must have a level two or above in their subject specialism. The nature of both the learning and assessment required for the second and third award are such that applicants should be in a position where they are assessing two learners. |
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Study level: |
3
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Award credit value:
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Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment: 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment: 9 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement: 9
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Award Guided Learning Hours:
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Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment: 24 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment: 54 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement: 54
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Self-study time over the duration of each award:
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Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment: 6 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment: 36 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement: 36
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Qualification delivery: |
Compulsory attendance days and tutorials |
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Qualification length: |
Three to six months dependent on candidate progress. Contact us to discuss further. |
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Qualification fees: |
£300 per award payable before the start of the qualification. |
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Other costs likely to incur: |
Personal study materials, such as books |
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Next intake: |
On demand |
For further information on the qualification please visit the City and Guilds website:
How to contact us?
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Address: |
London School of Academics
CEME RM13 8EU |
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Telephone: |
0208 5967 036 |
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info@londonschoolofacademics.com |
Admissions policy
London School of Academics is committed to ensuring a fair process is operated when recruiting and selecting candidates for the qualifications we offer. To achieve a fair process, the college works in accordance to the UK Quality Code. The following sets out the stages of the college admissions process.
Stage One: Initial Contact
All candidates interested in studying the programmes are required to call the office to indicate their interest in studying the programmes. Where they are interested in applying for the programme of study they will be required to answer questions relating to their chosen programme mainly their interest for doing the programme and applicable entry requirements.
Following a successful phone conversation, the admissions team will inform the candidate of the next available Open day where the candidate can visit the college. In the event that the candidate wants to formally apply for the programme of study they will be required to sit a meeting with a member of the admissions team and complete an enrolment form. Candidates must bring in applicable evidence and a form of ID which can be either a passport or driving licence. Candidates that require special arrangements when they attend the Open day should inform the admissions team personnel before visiting the college.
Stage Two: Open Day
The second stage of the admissions process involves candidates attending an Open day where they can be given a tour of the college campus. They will be informed of the college mission, programme of study details including duration, unit break down, entry requirements, support available and environment. In addition, they will meet the teaching team, alumni and current learners where available. At the Open day as mentioned in Stage One, a candidate can choose to apply for the programme of study. This will involve a face to face meeting and the completion of an enrolment form. All documents presented and ID will be checked.
Stage Three: Review
Following application for the programme of study the admissions team will consider all candidates by reviewing all enrolment forms and the feedback from meetings with the admissions team. The selection of candidates for entry onto the course of study will be based on entry requirements as well as merit, ability and potential which is measured by academic achievements, commitment and attitude. This stage could take up to a maximum of three weeks depending on the volume of candidates making applications. Candidate applications are also considered in line with the Fitness to Practise Procedure under the Policies and Information tab of the college website.
Stage Four: Feedback
The fourth stage involves the admissions team communicating the outcome of the third stage to each candidate. Successful candidates will be informed of whether they have been accepted on a conditional or unconditional offer through an offer letter. Unsuccessful candidates will receive the decision through a phone call, email, and/or where necessary a letter.
Accepted candidates
Where a candidate is accepted onto the programme of study they will be given an unconditional or conditional offer through an offer letter.
Unconditional offer: this results in the candidate being accepted without any conditions to fulfill. They will be booked to attend their Final Admissions Meeting and Fee completion. If information requested is not provided during the initial stages, then an opportunity is given to provide the information/evidence at the Final Admissions Meeting.
Conditional Offer: Candidates who are not successful, however are still potential are given a conditional offer, they will be advised on how to meet the criteria to be successful.
Refused Candidates:
Unsuccessful candidates not meeting the criteria will be notified by the admissions team. Where a candidate is refused entry onto the programme of study they will be informed of the reasons for refusal and are entitled to make an application for entry for the next intake.
Stage Five: Final Admissions Meeting and Fees Completion
Candidates accepted onto the programme of study will be invited to a meeting with the admissions team to present any outstanding documentation and fee for the programme of study. Registration involves the payment of the fee of the programme in full (card payment of full amount) unless a payment plan has been agreed. Following registration, the college will keep the candidate updated with information regarding the start of the programme of study and induction day.
Candidates must note that in the event false documentation, information (including inaccurate information) are presented and/or there are concerns in relation to the Fitness to Practice Procedure the Director of the college reserves the right to retract the offer of entry onto the programme of study and where fees have been paid this would be non-refundable.
All documentation and data collected will be kept in accordance to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The college must see originals and keep copies of the following:
- Original certificates (these will be photocopied)
- Passport (this will be photocopied)
- Driving license (this will be photocopied)
Induction Process
To ensure the transition from candidate to learner all those registered on the programme of study must attend an induction day/meeting dependant on course of study. If a candidate fails to attend an induction day/meeting they may lose their place on the programme unless a valid reason is given with attendance of an alternative induction day/meeting.
On the induction day/meeting learners will be informed of policies, the college`s procedures, expectations from the college and what learners can expect from the college. Learners will meet the teaching team and their peers.
Appeal Procedure
In the event a candidate is refused acceptance on the programme of study they can appeal the decision on the grounds that documentation was not properly considered, the meeting was appropriately conducted and circumstances have changed (including the meeting of entry requirements). The following details the procedure for an appeal.
1. The candidate must within seven days from the decision communicated to them put in writing their intention to appeal a decision including the relevant grounds with any evidence to support and email it to the Director of the College at sheila@londonschoolofacademics.com
2. The Director will consider the appeal with the admissions team reviewing the grounds and evidence within seven working days.
3. A written response will be provided to the candidate appealing through email.
Complaints Policy
London School of Academics has a robust admissions process to ensure transparency and fairness when we enrol for our courses, however we understand that there may be times where applicants may have matters of concern which they want to raise. The following sets out complaint resolution procedures that should be followed.
Informal Complaints Resolution Procedure:
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Where there is a matter of concern an applicant is encouraged before formally complaining to seek resolution informally through raising the concern with the relevant person/s concerned. |
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Where the above is not effective, preferred or satisfied by the applicant then an applicant should raise the concerns with the Admission team lead. All applicant complaints are dealt with without bias. |
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Where a resolution has not been reached or the applicant is not satisfied they should seek a resolution through the Formal Complaints Resolution Procedure. In the event that an informal resolution to a complaint is not possible the applicant should follow the Formal Complaint Resolution Procedure. |
Formal Complaints Resolution Procedure:
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An applicant who wishes to make a formal complaint should complete the Complaints Form and send it (post) to Administration team within 30 days of when the cause for complaint occurred. The Complaints Form can be accessed from this policy and can be sent electronically where requested from the Administration team. If the informal complaint resolution route had been taken causing the applicant to formally submit the Complaints Form beyond the 30 days this will be taken into account and the investigation into the complaint will proceed. |
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Notification of receipt of the Complaint Form will be given to the applicant making the complaint from the administration office through phone, email or letter no later than 7 working days after receipt. |
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Administration will forward the Complaint Form to the Director or nominated person not subject of the complaint. It will then be decided if the complaint should proceed or not. In either event the Director or nominated person will inform the applicant of the decision within 10 working days in writing. Where complaints do not proceed, full disclosure of reasons will be provided to the applicant who made the complaint. Where a complaint is to proceed those subject of the complaint will be notified of the complaint within 10 working days of the decision to proceed. They will along with notification receive a copy of the Complaint Form. |
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Those subject to the complaint will have the opportunity to provide a formal response to the complaint made within a time frame of 20 working days. |
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The applicant who made the complaint will be sent the formal response of the person who is subject to it. The applicant will have an opportunity to make comment on the factual accuracy of the response within 20 days. |
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The Director (unless the complaint is lodged against them) will along with the Internal Quality Assurance team reach a decision on the standing of the complaint and reach a resolution which will be communicated to both the applicant and the person subject to the complaint. Communication will be done in written form within 20 days of receiving the applicant’s comments on the factual accuracy of response. In the event that complaints are logged against the Director or any member of the Internal Quality Assurance team, appropriate nominated personnel will investigate the complaint reaching a decision on it`s standing and reach a resolution. Nominated personnel could include representatives of City and Guilds (the awarding body). |
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Where an applicant is not satisfied with the outcome of a complaint they could make a request with the Office of Independent Adjudicators (OIA) for an independent review. More information can be found on the OIA website: http://www.oiahe.org.uk/ |
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