VTCT Level 3 Award in Assessing

This VTCT Level 3 Award in Assessing is a recognised qualification for professionals who want to assess learners, workplace competence, or vocational achievement within a formal training environment. You will develop knowledge and practical understanding of assessment planning, decision-making, feedback, quality standards, and record keeping so you can assess more confidently and professionally. It is ideal for trainers, educators, and industry professionals who want to move into assessing or strengthen their credibility within education and training settings. Full information on qualification structure, assessment requirements, and study format is provided in the Additional Info sections.

Experienced professionals who want to assess occupational competence or vocational achievement in a formal education or training setting.

This qualification covers the principles and practices of assessment, planning assessment activity, making sound assessment decisions, giving feedback, maintaining records, and understanding your role and responsibilities within quality-assured assessment practice.

Your course fee includes tutor-led training, blended learning support, learner materials, guided practical training where relevant, assessment guidance, and certification on successful completion. VTCT pathways also include support with observations, written work, portfolio / evidence requirements, and progress guidance throughout the qualification.

This course is delivered through blended learning, combining online theory with in-house practical training where relevant. Courses may be available on selected weekdays, weekends, mornings, afternoons, or full-day sessions depending on the course type and current availability. 1:1 and small-group training options are offered as separate products, and we will always try to match a suitable option to your goals and availability. Please contact us before booking if you need help choosing the most suitable format.

No specialist take-home kit is usually required for this course. Any professional products, equipment, or class resources needed for training are provided in class where applicable. Please contact us if you would like to confirm exactly what to bring.