Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

1. Principles and Practices of Assessment Reviews assessment concepts, assessor responsibilities, and the importance of fairness and consistency.

2. Assessing Vocational Skills, Knowledge, and Understanding Explains methods for assessing learners in classroom, workshop, and simulated environments.

3. Assessing Occupational Competence in the Work Environment Focuses on workplace observation, performance evidence, and real‑world assessment.

4. Assessment Planning and Preparation Covers setting objectives, aligning with occupational standards, and preparing assessment activities.

5. Collecting, Recording, and Evaluating Evidence Reviews evidence types, record‑keeping systems, and ensuring sufficiency and authenticity.

6. Making Assessment Decisions Explains applying assessment criteria, ensuring validity, and providing constructive feedback.

7. Quality Assurance and Standardization Introduces internal quality assurance, moderation, and maintaining assessment consistency.

8. Legal, Ethical, and Professional Responsibilities Reviews equality, diversity, confidentiality, and compliance with assessment regulations.

9. Supporting Learners Through the Assessment Process Focuses on communication, guidance, and supporting learner progression.

10. Practical Assessment Project Learners apply knowledge by conducting and documenting assessments in both simulated and workplace contexts.

• Builds advanced knowledge of vocational assessment principles and practices

• Enhances ability to assess competence in both classroom and workplace settings

• Strengthens compliance with occupational standards and quality assurance frameworks

• Provides tools for planning, recording, and evaluating assessments effectively

• Offers recognized certification to support career progression as a qualified vocational assessor

• Trainers and instructors in vocational education

• Workplace supervisors responsible for staff competence

• Professionals seeking to qualify as full vocational assessors

• Individuals progressing from the Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocational Achievement

• Those preparing for higher‑level qualifications in assessment and quality assurance

• Assessment Type: Written exam + practical assessment project + workplace observation

• Format: MCQs, short answers, applied case study, and documented workplace assessment

• Total Questions: 60 theory + 1 project + 1 observation

• Passing Score: 70%

• Duration: 2 hours (written) + 3 weeks (project submission)

• Certification: Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

To deliver this Qualification, HiQual UK Approved ATPs must demonstrate the capability to deliver, assess, and internally quality assure qualifications in line with recognised regulatory principles and the expectations of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Approved centres must operate effective systems to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, consistency, and security of assessment.

1. Centre Recognition and Legal Compliance

Centres must be formally recognised by HiQual UK prior to the delivery or assessment of any qualification. To maintain recognition, centres must: Be a legally constituted organisation operating in compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. Demonstrate effective governance, management oversight, and clear lines of accountability. Comply with all HiQual UK policies, procedures, and conditions of centre recognition. Notify HiQual UK promptly of any material changes that may affect delivery, assessment, or internal quality assurance arrangements.

2. Resources, Facilities, and Learning Environment

Centres must ensure that sufficient and appropriate resources are in place to support learning and assessment. This includes: Learning environments appropriate to the mode of delivery, including classrooms and, where applicable, specialist or practical facilities. Access to learning and assessment resources that enable learners to meet qualification outcomes. Secure systems for managing learner data, assessment records, and certification claims. Arrangements that support equality of access and reasonable adjustments for learners where required.

3. Staff Competence and Occupational Expertise

Centres must ensure that all staff involved in delivery, assessment, and internal quality assurance are competent and suitably qualified. Centres must: Appoint tutors with appropriate subject knowledge, teaching competence, and relevant occupational or professional experience. Ensure assessors are trained and competent in applying HiQual UK assessment requirements and standards. Appoint a qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) responsible for monitoring assessment practice and decisions. Maintain records of staff qualifications, experience, training, and continuing professional development (CPD).

4. Assessment Practice and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

Centres must operate robust internal quality assurance systems to ensure assessment integrity. Centres must: Ensure assessment is valid, fit for purpose, and conducted in line with HiQual UK requirements. Implement effective IQA procedures to monitor assessor performance and confirm the consistency of assessment decisions. Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of learner registration, assessment evidence, and outcomes. Carry out regular internal reviews and standardisation activities to support continuous improvement.

5. Integrity, Risk Management, and Malpractice

Centres must take appropriate measures to protect the integrity of assessment. Centres must: Maintain policies and procedures for the prevention, identification, and management of malpractice and maladministration. Ensure secure handling, storage, and retention of assessment materials and learner evidence. Report any suspected or confirmed malpractice to HiQual UK in accordance with published procedures.

6. Health, Safety, Safeguarding, and Learner Protection

Centres must provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Centres must: Comply with applicable health and safety and safeguarding legislation. Conduct risk assessments for learning activities, particularly where practical or technical work is involved. Maintain procedures to safeguard learner welfare and wellbeing.

7. Learner Information, Support, and Fair Treatment

Centres must ensure learners are informed, supported, and treated fairly. Centres must: Provide clear and accurate information on programme requirements, assessment methods, and certification. Ensure learners receive timely and constructive feedback on assessment outcomes. Operate transparent complaints and appeals procedures aligned with HiQual UK requirements. Manage learner information securely in compliance with data protection legislation.