Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (RQF)

(QRN – 601/6089/5)

Qualification Overview

The Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (RQF) is intended for assessors who assess occupational competence in an individual’s work environment.

This qualification introduces learners to the principles and practices of assessment and assessing occupational competence in the work environment.

Qualification Structure

Learners must achieve a total of 9 credits from 2 mandatory units.

Learner entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification.

Progression Routes

Learners wishing to progress from this qualification can undertake the following qualifications:

• Focus Awards Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF)
• Focus Awards Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF)
• Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF)
• Level 4 Award in Understanding the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
• Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
• Level 4 Award in Leading the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
• Preparing to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTTLS), Certificate to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTTLS) and Diploma to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTTLS).

Age Ranges

Entry is at the discretion of the centre; however, learners should be at least 19 years old to undertake this qualification.

Geographical Coverage

This qualification is available in England and Northern Ireland.

Qualification Specification

To view the Qualification Specification please click here.