YMCA Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (600/0356/X)
The aim of this qualification is to develop the knowledge and skills of those who assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (e.g. classroom, training environment).
YMCA Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
Qualifications Type
Occupational Entry
Occupational qualifications provide the knowledge and skills to meet industry minimum standards of deployment for a particular role. This can support learners in getting their first job within the sector, or add additional roles to their existing scope of practice.
Qualification Number (QN)
600/0356/X
Availability
Operational start date – 1 January 2011
Operational end date –
Certification end date –
Latest version of qualification –
Entry Requirements
Learners for this qualification must be aged 19 and above and have access to learners (candidates), who are on a vocationally-related training programme, and who they will be able to assess in the training environment.
Assessments
- Knowledge questions
- Portfolio of evidence
- Professional discussion
- Observation Tasks/projects
Overview
The aim of this qualification is to develop the knowledge and skills of those who assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (e.g. classroom, training environment).
Qualification details
Learners will cover:
- Principles and requirements of assessment
- Different types of assessment method
- Providing appropriate feedback following assessment
- Planning and performing assessments, involving learners and others
- Quality assurance of the assessment process Legal and good practice requirements.
This qualification is assessed through direct observation and through a portfolio of evidence.
All learners must complete the following:
- Understanding the principles and practices of assessment:
- Knowledge questions and relatable supporting documentation
This qualification is assessed through direct observation and through a portfolio of evidence.
- Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding:
- Observations
- Standardisation meeting
- Professional discussion
- Other:
- Products of work
- Witness testimony
- Reflective account
- Tasks/projects
You can find further information on these assessments in the qualification syllabus and/or learner assessment record, which are available for centres to download from Y-Connect.
- YMCA Level 3 Award in Education and Training
- YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
- YMCA Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
- YMCA Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
| UN | Unit title | eLearning | Manual |
| F/601/5319 | Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding | ❌ | ❌ |
| D/601/5313 | Understanding the principles and practices of assessment | ✔ | ❌ |
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