Highfield Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF)

The Highfield Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF) CAVA is a comprehensive qualification ideal for those who assess both occupational competence in the workplace and vocational knowledge and skills in training environments. The CAVA award meets assessor standards across multiple sectors including education, care, construction, and more.

Who Is This Course For?

• Trainers or tutors assessing practical skills
• Workplace assessors supporting apprenticeships or NVQs
• Professionals looking to qualify as registered assessors

Course Structure

Total Credits: 15

Assessment Method

• Portfolio of evidence collected from real-life assessments
• Practical assessment with at least two learners in workplace and simulated settings
• Includes observation, professional discussion, and review of learner work

Entry Requirements

• Must be aged 19 or over
• Access to at least two learners for assessment practice
• Basic knowledge of the subject area being assessed

Course Content

• Assessment principles and planning
• Ethical and legal responsibilities of assessors
• Assessing in workplace and vocational settings
• Using a variety of assessment methods
• Giving feedback and supporting learner development

Course Duration

6 weeks

• Flexible delivery available: online, blended, or face-to-face.

Unit Summaries

Unit 1: Develops an understanding of the responsibilities and processes involved in assessment, including planning, delivering, and standardising assessment decisions.

Unit 2: Focuses on assessing performance in the workplace using direct observation, questioning, and other valid methods.

Unit 3: Teaches how to assess learner knowledge and skills in vocational or classroom environments using a range of evidence types.