• Access Duration:  1 Year
• Awarded by: Qualifi
• Qualification Level:  Level 3
• Qualification Number: 603/5650/9
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 84
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 150
• Credits: 15

• Understand the key concepts, purposes, and legal responsibilities of assessment in relation to learning and development.
• Develop tests that are meaningful, valid, reliable, and appropriate for individual students’ needs.
• Utilise multiple grading methods such as observation, questioning, witness testimony, and review of student work.
• Assess occupational competence in real work settings, being professional and sure of yourself.
• Test your knowledge, skills, and understanding of your job in training environments such as classrooms or simulated environments.
• Make wise choices about grading and providing learners with meaningful feedback to help them improve and move forward.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of your assessment decisions and share information with colleagues as appropriate.
• Maintain standards, work on your own professional development, and look at how you do assessments.

This qualification is for those who want to develop the skills to confidently assess the vocational or work-based performance of learners. This is a Level 3 Certificate in Assessment of Vocational Achievement. If you really want to help other people develop their skills, get qualified, and do well in their careers, this qualification will give you the knowledge and confidence to do just that.

This course is suitable for:

• Vocational Assessors
• Training Officers
• Training Coordinators
• Workplace Learning Mentors
• Education Support Officers
• Apprenticeship Assessors
• Community Education Facilitators
• Workplace Trainers
• Skills Coaches
• Learning and Development Practitioners
• Internal Quality Assurance Assistants
• Further Education Tutors
• Employability Trainers
• Work-Based Learning Assessors

• This qualification is for learners aged 19 and above.
• There are no specific prior learning requirements, though having a Level 2 qualification may be helpful.
• The qualification is designed to be accessible without unnecessary barriers to entry or progression.
• Entry may involve an interview conducted by South London College, with learners assessed individually to help ensure the programme is right for them. 

• This course can be completed through two flexible study options to suit your lifestyle:
  • Standard Course Plan (8 Months) – ideal for learners balancing other commitments.
  • Fast Track Option (4 months) – perfect for those who can dedicate intensive study time.
• Most learners complete within their chosen timeframe, though some may finish earlier depending on personal circumstances and available study time. We accommodate your pace with unlimited support for 12 months. This Level 3 Certificate requires approximately 84 guided learning hours.

T&C apply

• There are no formal exams.
• You are assessed through a portfolio of evidence. Assessments are designed to show that you’ve met the required knowledge and practical skills. Evidence comes from a mix of methods, and you need to use at least three different assessment approaches. These include:
  • Observation of your performance in real or simulated assessment situations
  • Examining products of work related to assessment tasks
  • Questioning learners to check understanding
  • Discussions with learners and written/oral responses
  • Witness testimonies or learner statements
  • Recognition of prior learning where relevant
• For competence in real settings, you must show that you can assess at least two different learners across both workplace and non‑work (training) environments.
• All your evidence must be valid, authentic, and sufficient to meet the qualification’s assessment criteria.

Mentor Guidance and Support

Our experienced mentors will guide and support you throughout the assessment process. You can reach them via email.

The Qualifi Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement provides a structured and practical approach to the assessment of students in vocational and work environments. This qualification is ideal for anyone who wants to help other people achieve their career and skills goals. It gives you the skills, confidence, and real-world knowledge to assess people in a professional and effective way.

Next Steps for a Potential Academic Progression Pathway

• Step 1: Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
• Step 2: Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
• Step 3: Bachelor’s Degree in Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Professional Practice

Alternative Pathways

• Level 5 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring
• Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Turn your passion for teaching, training, or facilitating learning into a professional skill set with the Qualifi Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement. This qualification gives you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to test students properly and fairly in vocational and workplace settings. You’ll learn how to find evidence, provide helpful feedback, and support others to achieve their qualifications and career aspirations.

Here are some career opportunities you could pursue as you gain experience and complete this qualification, along with approximate UK salaries. (Source: Glassdoor UK)

• Learning and Skills Mentors – £35,000
• Training and Development Assistants – £33,000
• Education Support Officers – £32,000
• Workplace Learning Coordinators – £30,000
• Vocational Assessors – £28,000

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating qualifications, exams, and assessments in England. Ofqual ensures that all qualifications offered by recognised awarding organisations meet rigorous national standards, giving you confidence that any Ofqual-regulated certificate is high-quality and widely accepted by employers and universities.