Workplace assessors
For people assessing occupational competence through real work activity.
PROQUAL LEVEL 3 · ASSESSOR QUALIFICATION
Become a Qualified Vocational Assessor
Develop and demonstrate the practical skills to assess occupational competence in the workplace and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in learning environments.
LevelLevel 3 Certificate
Learning sizeTQT 150 · GLH 84
Study patternTypically 6–12 weeks
DeliveryOnline portfolio support
Who it is for
Choose a route that matches your real role
This qualification is designed around the activity you carry out, the evidence you can access and the professional capability you need to demonstrate.
Training assessors
For assessors evaluating vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in training settings.
Experienced practitioners
For subject specialists ready to formalise their assessment practice.
Course structure
What you will complete
Your assessor will help you plan a clear evidence route against the qualification requirements.
- Understanding principles and practices of assessment
- Assess occupational competence in the work environment
- Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
Qualification at a glance
- ProQual regulated qualification
- 600/2020/9
- 3 mandatory units
- TQT 150 · GLH 84
- Supported online e-portfolio
Assessment
Build a portfolio of real assessment practice
Assessment is completed through an online e-portfolio supported by your assessor. You will plan, conduct and review assessments and provide evidence from genuine assessment activity.
Your evidence may include
- At least two assessments of two learners for each practical unit
- Four assessment occasions per practical unit
- Workplace competence evidence must come from real work activity
- No final written examination
Before you enrol
You need access to learners and genuine assessment activity
This qualification is designed for active or aspiring assessors who can generate authentic evidence. Simulation cannot replace workplace evidence for the occupational competence unit.
- Access to at least two learners
- Suitable assessment opportunities
- Subject competence in the area you assess
Progression and alternatives
Plan the right next step
Compare the adjacent routes before you commit so the qualification matches your responsibilities and evidence access.
Focused workplace route
Only assessing occupational competence at work? Consider the Level 3 ACWE Award.
Explore this route →Quality assurance
Progress into internal quality assurance when your role includes monitoring assessment.
Explore this route →Talk to SHEC
Check whether your current role can provide the required evidence.
Explore this route →Frequently asked questions
Answers before you apply
Is CAVA the full assessor qualification?
It covers both workplace competence assessment and assessment of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding, making it the broader Level 3 assessor route in this group.
Do I need to be working as an assessor already?
You need access to genuine assessment opportunities and learners so you can produce the required practical evidence.
Can workplace assessment be simulated?
No. Evidence for assessing occupational competence in the work environment must come from real workplace activity.
How is the course delivered?
Learning and portfolio development are supported online, with assessor guidance throughout.
Ready to move forward?
Enrol online or ask the SHEC team to confirm the best route for your role.