Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)

This qualification provides a pathway for learners to understand assessment and qualify as an assessor.

Course Information

  • Course Type Adult - Professional
  • Subject Area Teacher Education
  • Study Mode: Part Time Only
  • Course Level Level 3
  • Location Future Skills Centre
  • Course Length 18 Weeks
  • Start Date 30-Oct-23
  • End Date 29-Apr-24
  • Day Monday
  • Times 09:30-16:30
  • Fee £800 - Funding available*
  • Reduced Fee

    *See financial support to find out whether you eligible for a reduced fee.

  • Course Code P3PCAVA0/3/1
Overview

This qualification provides a pathway for learners to understand assessment and qualify as an assessor. Learners who wish to achieve this qualification should be assessing competence or non-competence based learning, knowledge or skills and have access to at least 2 learners to fully demonstrate their competence and meet the qualification requirements for assessment. This qualification is open to people carrying out assessments in most learning environments including FE, Adult Continuing Learning, Employers and Third Sector. The course is designed for individuals assessing in all occupational sectors, accredited learning, non-accredited learning (e.g. where performance is being assessed by the learner is not undertaking a qualification).

The course is delivered one day a week for six weeks (on a Wednesday) then learners are given 6 months to complete their observations and assignments.

We aim to provide taught sessions to support you with your assignment work and a nominated assessor to guide you through the practical component of the course.

*For more information about funding, see: Funding your future (exe-coll.ac.uk)

Entry Requirements

All candidates must have:

  • Vocational qualifications (minimum level 3 or equivalent)
  • Grade C or above in GCSE English (or equivalent)
  • Grade C or above in GCSE Math’s (or equivalent)
  • ICT skills
  • DBS check
  • Must have a minimum of two learners to assess and gather evidence for the portfolio.
Facilities

You will have access to a learning resource centre with computer accessin the college.

There are refectories, Coffee bars plus the @34 restaurant facility.There is a Student Union at the College and advice and support via the student progressions team.

Additional Costs

Candidates must also provide and pay for their own DBS check if they don’t already have one.

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