Description
Become a Qualified Vocational Assessor
The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) gives you the skills to assess learners' competence, knowledge and understanding in vocational settings. It's ideal for anyone who wants to guide others through vocational training and help maintain standards of excellence in education and employment.
The theory is delivered flexibly online, and assessment is entirely portfolio-based — there are no formal exams. You'll apply what you learn by assessing real learners, building a portfolio of evidence that shows your competence across all three units.
Please Read: What You'll Need
CAVA is a practical, competence-based qualification, so it isn't a theory-only online course. Before you enrol, please make sure you have the following in place.
- Access to at least two learners you can assess in a real vocational or workplace setting
- Occupational competence in the specialist area you'll be assessing
- The ability to produce observation records and evidence from genuine workplace assessments
Skills You Will Use With Real Learners
Every skill here helps you become a confident, fair assessor. Simple to learn. Easy to apply.
- How to assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
- Fair and consistent observation techniques in the workplace
- How to give constructive feedback that drives improvement
- Assessment principles, quality assurance, legal frameworks and CPD
- How to support learners through personalised development plans
- Inclusive and ethical assessment practice
Three Units. One Practical Qualification.
CAVA is made up of three units, assessed through your portfolio of real evidence.
Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
Learn assessment principles, quality assurance and legal frameworks that underpin fair, consistent assessment.
Written portfolio · 3 credits · 24 GLHAssess Occupational Competence in the Work Environment
Plan and carry out workplace observations. Assess real learners' competence in their job role.
Practical portfolio · 6 credits · 30 GLHAssess Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
Use a range of assessment methods to check learners' skills, knowledge and understanding.
Practical portfolio · 6 credits · 30 GLHBuild Evidence Of Your Real Assessment Skills
Your CAVA portfolio shows your competence across all three units. You build it gradually, throughout the course.
Assignments
Written tasks showing your understanding of assessment principles and practices.
Observation Records
Documented workplace assessments carried out with real learners.
Reflective Reports
Evidence of your reflective practice and professional growth as an assessor.
CPD Log
A record of the development activities you complete during the course.
Your Path Is Simple. Just Follow the Steps.
Enrol and get set up
Complete your online enrolment and ID check. Get your welcome pack and access to our learning platform.
Watch your induction
A recorded induction walks you through the platform, your study plan and your completion journey.
Unit 1: Principles and practices
Study assessment principles, quality assurance and legal frameworks. Complete your written portfolio tasks.
Unit 2: Assess occupational competence
Plan and carry out workplace assessments of your learners using observation. Build your practical portfolio.
Unit 3: Assess skills and knowledge
Assess your learners using a range of methods, and add the evidence to your portfolio.
Build your portfolio
Pull together your assignments, observation records, reflective reports and CPD log.
Quality assurance
Your portfolio is assessed, then sampled through internal quality assurance (IQA) and external quality assurance (EQA).
Get certified
Once your portfolio meets the standard, your Ofqual-regulated certificate is issued.
Everything You Need to Know, In One Place
Simple Pricing. No Surprises.
Pick the way that works best for you.
Pay in full
£600
One payment. Nothing else to pay.
Instalment option
£50 / month
Spread the cost over 12 months. Pay no interest.
Is This Course Right for You?
This qualification is ideal for:
Vocational assessors and trainers
Workplace mentors and supervisors
Professionals supporting apprenticeships or skills development
Educators looking to expand into assessment roles
What You Need to Start
Five things to check before you enrol.
- Minimum age: 19.
- Level 2 literacy and numeracy.
- Access to at least two learners for assessment practice.
- Occupational competence in your specialist area.
- Registration with us as your approved centre.
Your Achievement, Fully Quality Assured
Once your portfolio meets the required standard, it goes through a structured process so your achievement is nationally recognised.
Your Certificate Is Waiting
Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) sampling and verification, External Quality Assurance (EQA) review by the awarding body, and Ofqual recognition together make sure your qualification is credible, portable and respected across the UK.
Where This Course Can Take You
Once you achieve the CAVA, you can move into assessment roles, or progress further, including:
CAVA — Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
IQA — Internal Quality Assurance Award / Certificate
Senior Assessor / Lead IQA Roles
AET → CET → DET
Typical roles include vocational assessor, workplace assessor, apprenticeship assessor and quality assurance roles.
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