YMCA Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (600/0357/1)
The aim of this qualification is for individuals to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of assessment without any requirement to practice as an assessor, for example, managers and those who may be new to assessment and applied learning.
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)
600/0357/1
Availability
Operational start date – 1 January 2011
Operational end date –
Certification end date –
Latest version of qualification –
Entry Requirements
Learners must be aged 19 and above
Assessments
- Knowledge questions Portfolio of evidence
Overview
The aim of this qualification is for individuals to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of assessment without any requirement to practice as an assessor, for example, managers and those who may be new to assessment and applied learning.
Qualification details
Learners will cover:
- Principles and requirements of assessment
- Different types of assessment method
- Quality assurance of the assessment process
- How to manage information relating to assessment
- Plan assessments involving learners and others
- Making assessment decisions Legal and good practice requirements in relation to assessment.
Learners must complete 1 assessment for the unit ‘Understanding the principles and practices of assessment’:
All learners must complete the following:
- Knowledge questions and relatable supporting documentation
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.
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| UN | Unit title | eLearning | Manual |
| D/601/5313 | Understanding the principles and practices of assessment | ✔ | ❌ |
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