Assessing Vocational Achievement Course

This Assessing Vocational Achievement Course certificate is an industry specific award for assessors wanting to qualify using exercise and fitness assessment practice as evidence for their assessor’s award. It is accepted by the sector’s awarding bodies to assess on VRQ Exercise & Fitness Awards.

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INTRODUCTION

This certificate is an industry specific award for assessors wanting to qualify using exercise and fitness assessment practice as evidence for their assessor’s award. It is accepted by the sector’s awarding bodies to assess on VRQ Exercise & Fitness Awards.

LEVEL 3

This accredited qualification is recognised by REPs & CIMSPA and will be awarded 16 REPS CPD points and 10 CIMSPA Endorsed Points

WHAT IS THE COURSE ABOUT?

• Skills, strategies and methods for the different stages of the assessment process
• How to plan and conduct an assessment
• Making valid and reliable assessment decisions, that meet national requirements
• The quality assurance procedures and practices

HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?

• Half day induction and one/two days of assessing live candidates

(No of days of assessing is dependent on your confidence and experience)

WHO IS THE COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

• Individuals 18 and over
• Those wishing to pursue a career in assessing within the active leisure sector

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS ARE NEEDED?

• A minimum of three years industry experience
• A current qualification in the particular subject area that you wish to assess

WHAT WILL BE STUDIED?

• Planning and preparing for assessment in the active leisure sector
• Carrying out an assessment and making an assessment decision in the active leisure sector
• Quality assurance procedures in the active leisure sector

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?

• Worksheet
• Direct observation of practical assessment, to include planning, teaching and evaluating
• Portfolio

ARE THERE ANY BOOKS OR SPECIAL EQUIPMENT THAT NEED TO BE PURCHASED?

• No, all course materials will be provided

WHAT CAN THE QUALIFICATION LEAD TO?

• The ability to assess in the active leisure sector