Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)

Course Fee: £349.00

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What’s Covered?

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The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) qualifies you to assess learners completing vocational qualifications in both the classroom and workplace. This nationally recognised assessor qualification is ideal for those who want to support learners working towards NVQs, apprenticeships, or other regulated qualifications.

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Core Topics:

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✔ Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment – Learn how assessment works in different settings and the responsibilities of an assessor.
✔ Assessing Occupational Competence in the Work Environment – Gain the skills to observe and assess learners on the job.
✔ Assessing Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding – Understand how to assess coursework, assignments and practical tasks.

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Practical Skills:

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✔ Planning and delivering effective assessments.
✔ Giving constructive feedback to support learner progress.
✔ Using different methods of evidence collection (observation, questioning, products of work, etc.).

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Additional Module:

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✔ Quality assurance processes and working with internal verifiers.
✔ Record keeping and complying with awarding body requirements.
✔ Supporting diverse learners through inclusive assessment methods.

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Who is this course for?

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Trainers and Tutors – Those already delivering training and looking to assess learners.
Vocational Professionals – Salon owners, workplace mentors, or team leaders wanting to assess apprentices or new starters.
Career Advancers – Anyone looking to step into an assessor or IQA role.
Freelance Educators – Ideal for those running accredited or CPD training and needing a recognised assessor qualification.

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Qualification Purpose

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The Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF) enables learners to assess competence in a real work environment and knowledge in a training setting. It is recognised across all vocational sectors.

This qualification could lead to roles such as:

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• Assessor
• Trainer/Assessor
• Internal Quality Assurer (with further training)
• Learning and Development Coach

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Age Ranges

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Learners must be aged 19 or over to undertake this qualification.

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Geographical Coverage

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This qualification is available in England.

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Learner Entry Requirements

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Learners should be competent in the subject they intend to assess (e.g. hold a Level 3 or above qualification). Basic literacy and numeracy skills are required. You must have access to learners to complete assessments.

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Assessment Methods

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This qualification is internally assessed through a portfolio of evidence. This may include:

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• Assessor observations
• Learner assessments and plans
• Reflective accounts
• Witness testimonies
• Worksheets and assignments

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Progression Routes

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Learners can go on to:

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• Focus Awards Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
• Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
• Employment as an assessor, IQA, or tutor

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Want to become a fully qualified assessor? Contact us today to enquire and start assessing with confidence.​​​​