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About the course

How is the course delivered and assessed?
You can enrol onto this course at any point in the academic year, Understanding the principles and practice of assessment is a distance learning unit designed to completed at your own pace. The course begins with narrated PowerPoint presentations introducing eight different learning aims. Subsequently, you will engage with workbooks or assignments related to each aim. Your coursework will be accessible via the online learning portal, and once completed, it will be submitted to the course tutor for assessment. Timely feedback will be provided to enhance your work if necessary, and you'll also have access to face-to-face online support to monitor your progress. The next two units, the Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (Unit 302) and the Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (Unit 303), are more practical. To complete these units, you'll need to be in a work environment where your tutor can conduct observations during their visits. Assessment methods for these units include observation, witness testimony, interviews, discussions, oral and written questions, assignments, projects, and case studies. We recommend tat this course is completed within 12 months of initial start date and upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a nationally recognized certificate if you complete all three units, or individual awards if you choose to complete them one at a time
What do I need to join (Entry Requirements)
It is essential for unit 302 and 303, that you are in a work environment where you are, or can have access, to carry out assessments and quality assurance in a learning environment. This hands-on experience ensures that you possess a practical understanding of the field. We also suggest that you should have a good level of Maths and English, however this is not a formal requirement. It is recommended that you strive to achieve a Level 2 proficiency in these subjects by the end of your qualification. If you don't already possess this level of proficiency, supplementary courses will be available alongside the main qualification.

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