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Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)

The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) is an Ofqual-regulated, TQUK-awarded qualification for anyone who wants to become a qualified assessor of NVQs and vocational qualifications. Study fully online in 3 to 6 months, no written exams, and start assessing learners in the workplace.

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  • 3 to 6 monthsDuration
  • 100% Online, requires access to learners to assessStudy Method
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Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) at a glance
Qualification levelRQF Level 3
Qualification number600/5528/5
Awarding bodyan Ofqual-regulated UK awarding organisation
Total credits21 credits
UCAS pointsNot applicable UCAS points
Typical study time3 to 6 months
Study method100% Online, requires access to learners to assess
Start dateStart anytime
Pay monthly£100.00 per month
Pay annually£1,199.00

This course is for you if…

  • ✓Are an experienced practitioner in your field and want to move into training or assessing
  • ✓Have access to learners you can assess in the workplace, either through your current job or a placement
  • ✓Want to become a qualified NVQ or vocational assessor
  • ✓Are considering a career move into training, quality assurance or education
  • ✓Enjoy supporting others to develop their skills and achieve qualifications
  • ✓Want a recognised assessor qualification that most awarding bodies require before you can sign off learner evidence

Your career after this course

  • ✓Do not currently have access to learners you can observe and assess as part of the course
  • ✓Are looking for a teaching qualification rather than an assessing qualification, in which case a Level 3 or Level 5 teaching qualification is more suitable
  • ✓Want a purely theoretical qualification with no practical assessment component
  • ✓Need to qualify in under 4 weeks
  • ✓Are not currently working or volunteering in a vocational training environment
  • ✓Want a qualification that also covers internal quality assurance, which is a separate IQA qualification
About this qualification

What you'll learn

Every NVQ, apprenticeship and vocational qualification in the UK depends on qualified assessors, the people who observe learners in the workplace, review their evidence and confirm they meet the required standard. The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, widely known as CAVA, is the qualification that lets you do this role.

This Level 3 qualification is awarded by TQUK and quality-assured by Ofqual. It covers the principles and practice of assessment, including how to plan assessment, use different assessment methods, make fair and consistent judgements, and give constructive feedback to learners.

Regulated qualificationRQF Level 3UCAS Not applicable100% Online, requires access to learners to assess3 to 6 months100% online
What you'll need

Entry requirements

You need to be occupationally competent in the subject area you plan to assess, usually through relevant work experience or a vocational qualification.

You must have access to at least two learners you can assess as part of a real or simulated vocational qualification, since practical assessment is a mandatory part of CAVA.

There is no minimum study commitment, though most learners spend 4 to 6 hours a week to complete within 3 to 6 months.

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Assessment

How you're assessed

The qualification is assessed through written assignments covering assessment principles and practice, plus a practical requirement to assess at least two learners using at least two different assessment methods.

There are no formal written exams. Your assessment decisions and paperwork are reviewed by your tutor to confirm you meet the national occupational standards for assessors.

01

Portfolio-based

Coursework and a written portfolio. No traditional written exams.

02

Submit online

All assignments submitted through your learner dashboard.

03

Tutor feedback

Detailed feedback in 3 to 5 working days. Refine and resubmit until you reach the grade you want.

04

Graded across units

Pass, Merit or Distinction on each unit. Top grades stack to the highest UCAS point total.

Careers

Where this can take you

Typical roles and salary ranges this qualification opens up.

NVQ Assessor

Typical salary range

£20,000 to £28,000

Assess learners working towards NVQs or vocational qualifications in the workplace, often on a freelance or training provider contract.

Training Officer

Typical salary range

£20,000 to £28,000

Design and deliver workplace training programmes, often combining assessing with training delivery in one role.

Apprenticeship Assessor

Typical salary range

£24,000 to £34,000

Work for a training provider or college assessing apprentices on-programme and preparing them for end-point assessment.

Pricing

Choose your payment plan

Same course, your choice of how to pay.

Pay Monthly

Recurring monthly subscription. Cancel anytime.

£100.00/month

Billed monthly

  • Full access to all course materials
  • Dedicated subject tutor
  • Live and recorded webinars
  • Certificate on completion
  • Pay by card, PayPal, Klarna
  • Spread cost with 0% interest
Best value

Pay Annually

Recurring annual subscription. Save versus monthly.

£1,199.00/year

Billed annually

  • Everything in Pay Monthly
  • Save 20% on the course price
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Lock in lifetime materials access
  • Free downloadable course guide
  • No further payments
Everything else

What else you should know

Study support and platform

  • You get a personal tutor from day one
  • Log in any time from a phone, tablet or laptop
  • Marking is done in 3 to 5 working days
  • Talk to our support team by phone, email or live chat
  • See your progress and next steps on your dashboard
  • Join the learner community forum when you want to chat to others

Funding and finance

  • Pay monthly to spread the cost with no interest
  • Pay in full and save versus monthly
  • No credit checks and no contract. Pause or cancel anytime
  • We can send funding paperwork to your employer if they sponsor you
  • Our enrolment team will talk you through every option
  • 14 day money back guarantee on every enrolment

Accreditation and recognition

  • Awarded by a recognised UK awarding body
  • Regulated by Ofqual, the same standard as college courses
  • Accepted by UK universities, employers and professional bodies
  • You get a certificate when you finish
  • Listed on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications
  • Independently quality checked through IQA and EQA

How it works

  • Start any time. There are no set term dates or cohorts
  • Study at your own pace around work and family
  • No exams. You complete coursework, a portfolio and assignments
  • Resubmit your work at no extra cost to reach the grade you want
  • Use the optional study planner if you like a bit of structure
  • How long you study is entirely up to you. Most learners spend a few hours each week, but you can do more or less based on your own pace
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