Highfield Level 3 Assessor Qualification (CAVA) – 3 day group taught programme

This is a 3 day taught programme for a minimum of 8 learners, taught onsite at your workplace or training venue. Learners will spend 3 days with our trainer (usually 9am – 3pm) and  they will be set 1-2 hours homework in the afternoon for independent study.  All learners will be issued with the course materials to support them in their independent study. All units are taught on this programme and completed in the week. Learners would be set an assignment each afternoon, which will be marked the following day. This will complete their portfolio of knowledge evidence.

While your member of staff is on the programme, they will continue to benefit from ongoing support from their class tutor, until the course is completed. Once the work product evidence has been submitted for assessment, their full certificate will be claimed; we usually expect this be within 12 weeks from the start of the course.

This programme has outstanding achievement rates, ensuring that staff achieve this demanding qualification within efficient timescale. The trainers on this programme are experienced assessors and lead IQAs who model best practice with engaging and active learning throughout the course. Evaluations from learners show that they enjoy the course and the positive impact this has had on their own assessor practice in their workplace. This course is excellent value for money as staff receive not only the qualification, but excellent CPD at their usual place of work saving you additional costs for travel and accommodation.

Staff will complete the 3 mandatory units:

• Unit 1 – Understanding the principles and practices of assessment
• Unit 2 – Assess occupational competence in the work environment
• Unit 3 – Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding

If staff are completing one of the other assessor qualifications, they will complete unit 1 and either unit 2 or 3, depending on the environment they are assessing in.

Assessment will be via a portfolio of evidence.

Unit 1 assessment

• an assignment which covers assessment criteria. This can submitted in intervals for ongoing support and feedback from the expert tutor.
• participate in a planned professional discussion with the tutor to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of assessment.

Unit 2/ 3 assessment

• direct observation –  staff will be observed working with a candidate by the tutor or a suitable person in your workplace
• work products to demonstrate competence in assessment
• assessment records from two candidates (evidence of planning, assessment and feedback)
• additional work product evidence, as required by the tutor, for example, emails, reflective accounts, minutes of meetings.

Staff will have 3 months from enrolment to complete the qualification, although learners are expected to complete in 4 weeks.

The cost is £695 per person for minimum of 8 (if you do not have 8 delegates, please contact us for costings).

Your staff member will be allocated a named assessor who will provide unlimited online support throughout the qualification. Following the taught 3 day programme, further tutorials can be arranged with the assessor, either face to face, online or via telephone, as required.

The price includes:

• 3 day taught programme with expert advice and support from a highly experienced trainer
• Course materials
• Unlimited online support via Teams
• Registration and certification

There are no hidden charges with this qualification. The face to face observation with their tutor is included in the price and conducted within the 2 day course. This ensures that Best for Training fully meets the observation requirements set by the Awarding Organisation and the Education and Training Foundation.

On successful completion of this qualification, your staff member will be a qualified assessor and will be able to carry out assessments in their area of occupational competence.

You may wish to continue their development by undertaking one of the following qualifications:

• • Highfield Level 4 Award In Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF)
  • Highfield Level 4 Award In the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF)