CAVA is a nationally accepted qualification to give you the skills and sound assessment principles needed to assess in simulated environments, skills tests, oral and written questions, assignments, projects, case studies, and RPL assessments.
You will cover all the essential principles and practices of training, assessment and quality assurance, including assessing competence and achievement. Learning is closely linked with your current work environment. The course is structured across three half-day workshops, covering key aspects of the programme, observations of work-based assessments, professional discussions and regular 1-1 progress meetings with your tutor.
The Assessor qualification requires the completion of the following 3 units:
You will need:
Assessment methods include:
If you will be aged 19 to 23 prior to the start date of your course, and do not already have a full Level 3 qualification, you may be eligible for a Level 3 entitlement, in which case your study with us will be free. If you are older, or already have a Level 3, we have many other Level 3 courses that are also free to study. Otherwise, you will have to pay the fees yourself or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.
Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.
Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.
This qualification can help you to progress in your career as a Qualified Assessor and Trainer. Learners may also choose to take one of the following related qualifications: