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The Level 3 Assessor Award is the essential first step for professionals who want to support and assess learners in vocational education and training. Whether you're an experienced therapist, practitioner, or industry expert, this qualification enables you to become a qualified assessor—guiding others through their learning journey and ensuring standards are met across accredited qualifications. It's a valuable addition to your professional toolkit, allowing you to contribute to the development of future talent while expanding your own career opportunities in education and training.

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is the ideal starting point for anyone looking to begin a career in teaching or training. Whether you’re a beauty therapist, aesthetic practitioner, or wellness professional ready to share your expertise, this qualification gives you the core skills to plan, deliver, and evaluate learning in a classroom or training environment. It’s designed to help you inspire others while building confidence in your own teaching ability—making it the perfect foundation for stepping into education within the vocational or adult learning sector.

Level 3 Award in Assessing

The Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement is a nationally recognised qualification designed for professionals who want to become qualified assessors in the further education, training, and beauty industries. Whether you're an experienced practitioner ready to support the next generation or looking to enhance your role within a training environment, this qualification provides the skills and knowledge required to assess learners competently and confidently.

Mapped to the National Occupational Standards, this course ensures that you are trained in line with current regulatory and awarding body requirements, enabling you to assess both theoretical and practical learner achievement within a structured framework.


What you will learn:

Principles and practices of assessment

Understanding different types of assessment methods

Planning and delivering assessments

Providing constructive feedback

Maintaining accurate and compliant assessment records

Understanding regulatory frameworks and quality assurance procedures


How is the course delivered?

This qualification is delivered through a blend of online study, interactive workshops, and practical assessment planning tasks, designed to suit those already working or training in the education, beauty, or vocational skills sectors. You’ll also receive 1-to-1 support from your tutor as you complete your portfolio and assessor practice.

This qualification is flexible and can be completed at your own pace, typically over 6–12 weeks, depending on your availability and experience.


What is the final assessment like?

Assessment is carried out through a portfolio of evidence, including written tasks, planning documentation, and observations of you carrying out assessments. You’ll be supported throughout the process to ensure you meet all awarding organisation requirements confidently.


What can I do after this course?

Begin working as a qualified assessor in a college, private training provider, or beauty academy

Support learners on regulated or accredited beauty and aesthetic qualifications

Progress to internal quality assurance (IQA) with the Level 4 IQA Award

Work freelance as an assessor in your area of specialism

Contribute to high-quality education and learner progression

Click here to enrol today, or book a call to speak with one of our educators about your pathway.

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Level 3 Award in Education

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is a nationally recognised qualification for those looking to start a career in teaching or training within further education, private training, or adult learning settings. Whether you're delivering beauty, aesthetics, holistic therapies, or any vocational subject, this course provides the core skills and knowledge to begin teaching professionally and confidently.

This is the ideal starting point for aspiring educators who want to design and deliver engaging sessions, assess learner progress, and create a positive, inclusive learning environment. It is mapped to the National Occupational Standards and meets the requirements of awarding organisations across vocational sectors.


What you will learn:

Roles and responsibilities in education and training

Understanding inclusive teaching and learning approaches

Planning effective lessons

Assessing learners fairly and appropriately

Creating engaging and accessible learning resources

Supporting learners’ progress and managing the learning environment


How is the course delivered?

The qualification is delivered through a flexible blend of online learning, virtual workshops, and guided self-study, making it ideal for those working full-time or running their own business. You’ll have access to a dedicated tutor for support throughout the course.

It can typically be completed over 6–12 weeks, depending on your pace and prior experience.


What is the final assessment like?

To achieve the qualification, you’ll complete a portfolio of written assignments and deliver a micro-teach session, which is observed and reviewed either in person or via video. You’ll be supported throughout to ensure you feel confident and prepared.


What can I do after this course?

Begin teaching in further education, private training, or adult learning

Deliver accredited and regulated qualifications in your area of expertise

Support learners within beauty, aesthetics, holistic, or vocational training sectors

Progress to Level 4 Certificate or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

Enhance your role within your business, salon, or clinic by training staff or apprentices

Click here to enrol today, or book a call to speak with one of our educators about your pathway.

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