Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (RQF)

Overview

The Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (RQF) is intended for those who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of assessment without any requirement to practice as assessors.

Learners who undertake this qualification will able to assess the candidate assessor’s knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of assessment.

Entry requirements

There are no set entry requirements for this qualification.

Progression routes

• Learners wishing to progress from this qualification may wish to undertake the following qualifications:
• Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
• Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
• Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
• Level 4 Award in Understanding the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
• Level 4 Certificate in Leading the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

Age range

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

Qualification structure

Learners must achieve a total of 3 credits from 1 mandatory unit.

Units covered

• Mandatory Units
• Understanding the principles and practices of assessment