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RQF assessor
NVQ assessor, training assessor
Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) assessors check vocational courses and help trainees to meet the standards.
Average salary (a year)
£22000
Starter
£35000
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
37.0 to 39.0 hours
a week
Work Hours
between 8am and 6pm
managing your own hours
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You can get into this job through:a college course; an apprenticeship
College
You'll need industry experience and a minimum of a level 3 qualification in the type of work you plan to assess.
You'll also need an assessing qualification, like
Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment - for assessing in the workplace, Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement - for assessing outside the workplace, Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement - for assessing in the workplace and outside the workplace
Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment - for assessing in the workplace, Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement - for assessing outside the workplace, Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement - for assessing in the workplace and outside the workplace
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
funding advice|https://www.gov.uk/further-education-courses/financial-help
search for courses|/find-a-course
Apprenticeship
You could do a Learning and Skills Assessor Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
You'll usually need a qualification in the subject you want to assess. Employers will also look for relevant up-to-date work experience.
The apprenticeship takes a minimum of a year to complete.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide
More Information
Further Information
You can find out more about working as a training assessor from FE Advice.
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
Knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
To enjoy working with other people
Customer service skills
Sensitivity and understanding
Excellent verbal communication skills
The ability to work well with others
To be flexible and open to change
Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Digital Skills Level
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Related Restrictions
pass enhanced background checks as you may work with children and vulnerable adults
have a full driving licence
Day to day tasks
In this job, you may
plan and run vocational training programmes and workshops, observe and assess trainees in their workplace, interview trainees and examine their portfolios of evidence, give constructive feedback and offer advice on how to meet standards, keep records of trainees' progress, work closely with training staff and employers
plan and run vocational training programmes and workshops, observe and assess trainees in their workplace, interview trainees and examine their portfolios of evidence, give constructive feedback and offer advice on how to meet standards, keep records of trainees' progress, work closely with training staff and employers
Working environment
You could work at a client's business or in an office.
With relevant experience and qualifications, you could
lead a team of assessors, move into further education teaching, become a training manager
lead a team of assessors, move into further education teaching, become a training manager
You could also be an internal or external verifier, checking the quality of work of assessors and training centres.
You may want to work towards chartered assessor status for your own professional development, through the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors.
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