02 Mar 2021
Key Facts
Qualification purpose
Prepare for employment
Qualification Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Why choose this qualification?
The aim and purpose of the qualifications is for those in an Assessor role to gain the necessary skills and understanding to undertake and fulfil duties and responsibilities to assess learning to the required industry standards.
This qualification is available to study through our partnership with Curriculum and Quality Solutions (CQS). For more information and prices please visit the CQS website.
Study this qualification with CQS
Rules of Combination
Learners must complete the single Mandatory unit, totalling 3 credits.
Units
Learners must complete the single Mandatory unit, totalling 3 credits.
Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
What is the purpose of this qualification?
The Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment is for those who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of assessment without any requirement to practice as assessors.
Progression & Entry Requirements
The approved age range for these qualifications is: 19+. There is no requirement for learners to have achieved prior qualifications. There are internal progression opportunities within the suite. Progression opportunities could be towards teaching, internal quality assurance and/or external quality assurance qualifications.Funding information
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We have done our best to collate and summarise the key information, and wherever possible we alert our providers to changes in funding policy.
This funding information is provided in good faith and it is always advisable to check directly with the funding agencies before committing to delivery.
The following support materials will help you to deliver this qualification.
Special Considerations and Reasonable Adjustment Forms