Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (6317-31)
This qualification is for people working in, or looking to enter roles in assessment and internal quality assurance.
Is this course right for me?
This course is for assessors/practitioners who assess the demonstration of competence in a work environment using the following assessment methods:
- Observation
- Examining work Products
- Oral Questioning and Discussion
- Use of Witnesses
- Learner Statements
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
This is one of the assessment and quality assurance qualifications, part of an integrated suite of Training Assessment Quality Assurance (TAQA) qualifications for training, assessment and quality assurance practitioners.
What are the entry requirements?
- No formal entry requirements
- You will be expected to be in relevant job role
- Entry is subject to attending a course meeting or informal interview
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Successful completion of relevant programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
What will I learn?
The units to be studied will include:
- Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
- Assess Occupational Competence in the Work Environment
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College.
Workbased, progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty – you will study Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications.
Jobs Growth Wales (JGW+) programme – will be timetabled into literacy and numeracy sessions. To discuss the opportunity of attending a GCSE resit programme, in addition to their JGW+ timetable, please contact skills@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Life Skills Academy programmes – you will have opportunities to upskill in English and Maths through Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST) / Century or attending Essential Skills classes.
All other courses and those who have progressed through the internal progression route:
Upskilling Destination Programme – an hour and half session a week developing essential research skills, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques, supporting literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills
A one year GCSE Resit Programme in GCSE Mathematics Intermediate Tier (Welsh or English medium) / GCSE English Language
A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s – The priority of this programme (Foundation Maths for Mathematics pathway) is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression onto the one-year, intermediate tier resit programme.
A one year pre-GCSE upskilling course in mathematics – The priority of this programme is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression to the Foundation Maths programme.
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Portfolio of evidence
- Visits from your assessor to your place of work
What can I do next?
These qualifications can help you to progress in a wide range of roles, including:
- Assessor
- Internal Quality Assurer (IQA)
- Lead Internal Quality Assurer
- Centre Co-ordinator
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- No additional equipment required
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No additional costs
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
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Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy, if you have a talent for sport, find out what we offer on our Sports Academy page.
