Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment

  • Who should do this course?

    This Award is intended for those who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of assessment without any requirement to practice as assessors.

  • Prerequisites

    You must be a minimum of 19 years old. Good reading & writing skills in English. Good Mathematics and ITC skills. Knowledge of the subject you wish to teach/deliver.

  • Course Fees

    £90 (No hidden Charges). There is no limit to the number of times you can submit the assessments.

  • Course Duration

    180 days from the day of payment, an extension is available free of charge after this. Learners can take as little as as 1 weeks.

  • Awarding Organisation

    TQUK is an OFQUAL approved nationally recognised Awarding Organisation who accredit Occupational Academy Ltd courses.

  • Student Support

    On-going Email Support throughout the course. Telephone, Skype, or Facetime Support throughout the course.

  • Certificate

    Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment. (People get the same certificate whether they attend a class based course or the online course)

  • Assessments

    There is only one essay type assignments for this qualification.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, you would:

  • Understand the principles & requirements of assessment

  • Understand different types of assessment methods

  • Understand how to plan assessment

  • Understand how to involve learners and others in assessment

  • Understand how to make assessment decisions

  • Understand own contribution to the quality assurance of assessment

  • Understand how to manage information relating to assessment of occupational competence

  • Understand the legal and good practice requirements in relation to assessment

Course Tutor

David Wilson

David graduated his Degree, and PGCE Courses through the Open University, and has taught in a variety of settings since then, including in schools, for the Open University, within the Fire Service, for many industrial training centres, both within the Uk and worldwide. Finding a passion for Online Learning he has studied several Diploma level courses through this medium. In his spare time he enjoys competing in Ironman races and ultra trail running, completing the 2018 Marathon des Sables. A more detailed biography can be found on our instructors page.
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What Will You Study?

  • 1
    Welcome to the Course
  • 2
    Module 1
  • 3
    Module 2
  • 4
    Module 3
  • 5
    Module 4
  • 6
    Module 5
  • 7
    Module 6
  • 8
    Module 7
  • 9
    Module 8
  • 10
    Module 9
  • 11
    Module 10
  • 12
    Final Assessment
  • How to Structure Your Studies Pre Course Survey
  • An Introduction to The Assessor Units Student Notes Portfolio Guidance End of Module 1 Quiz
  • Key Concepts and Principles of Assessment Student Notes Module Resources End of Module 2 Quiz
  • Planning Assessments Student Notes Module Resources Assessment Record Templates End of Module 3 Quiz
  • Assessment Types Student Notes Module Resources End of Module 4 End Quiz
  • Assessment Methods Student Notes Module Resources End of Module 5 Quiz
  • Involving Learners and Others in The Assessment Process Study Notes Module Resources End of Module 6 Quiz
  • Making Assessment Decisions and Providing Feedback Student Notes Module Resources Template Downloads End of Module 7 Quiz
  • Assessment Records Student Notes Module Resources Template Downloads End of Module 8 Quiz
  • Standardising Assessment Practice Student Notes Module Resources Template Downloads End of Module 9 Quiz
  • Evaluating Assessment Practice, and CPD Student Notes Module Resources Template Downloads. End of Module 10 Quiz
  • Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment Final Assignment

Pricing Options

Choose to pay in full, or Monthly Instalments.

Cancellation Policy

Under this policy, you may cancel your purchase of the course within the period of 14 calendar days from the date on which the contract of purchase is concluded. This is called as a "Cancellation Period". Note that if you redeem your voucher during the Cancellation Period, you expressly request us to begin providing the course materials and you acknowledge that you lose your right to cancel the purchase of the course and get any refund for it. In case you decide to cancel your purchase of a course, it can be done in following way: By filling out Cancellation Form and sending it via post to Cancellations Department, 10 Riverside Business Park, Stoney Common Road, Stansted, Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8PL, UK or emailing the Cancellation Form to [email protected] If you cancel the purchase of a course within 14 calendar days as mentioned above, we will refund you for all payments made as a part of your purchase within 14 calendar days from the day we accept that you are entitled to a refund.