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Assessor
Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
Course Price: £120
Our Level 3 AUPPA is the best starting point for individuals looking to start their assessor journey towards a qualified assessor role with a clear understanding of assessment processes and principles.
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L3 AUPPA Qualification Overview
Our Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (UPPA) is an Ofqual regulated qualification aimed at giving learners a solid foundation of assessment theory and practice. The course equips the learners with the right theoretical knowledge on assessment principles, type and methods for planning, conducting and monitoring assessments in various learning and vocational settings.
Moreover, the course content would offer learners basic understanding of formative and summative assessment, constructive feedback and aspects to consider for carrying out effective and quality assessment.
Entry Profile for Level 3 AUPPA Course
Our Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment course online is ideal for anyone looking to build knowledge in order to assess learners in a variety of vocational, technical, training or occupational sectors. In addition, the course would also be suitable for aspiring assessors, vocational trainers or staff in further education and adult learning settings who need to achieve a solid foundation on the assessment principles prior to moving on to formal qualifications as an assessor.
Post Qualification Pathways
Once learners have attained our Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment course online, they can take up other full assessor qualifications that instill practical skills to become a qualified assessor. Learners can proceed further by taking:
- Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
- Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)
- Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
This progression opens the door to advanced opportunities leading to more specialist assessor related responsibilities in the teaching/training, assessment and quality assurance TAQA field of education.
More Details About Level 3 AUPPA Course
The course is marked against submission of a written assignment.
| Unit 1: Understanding the principles and practices of assessment |
With Ofqual regulation, our affiliated awarding body Focus Awards ensures its qualifications are consistent, credible and at par with regulatory standards.
Qualification Number: Â 601/5865/7
The course is delivered through our VLE via self-paced, structured modules, allowing learners to progress independently and move through each stage at their own pace.
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Payment Plans Includes
- Accredited Qualification - Ofqual recognised
- 12 months access – start whenever you're ready
- Prompt feedback within 3–5 working days
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£120
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£23
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our L3 AUPPA is an Ofqual recognised qualification focused on building basic foundation in assessment theory, techniques and professional practice. It prepares learners with the theoretical knowledge on assessment principles, type and methods for planning, conducting and monitoring assessments in various learning and vocational settings.
The course would be suitable for aspiring assessors, vocational trainers or staff in further education and adult learning settings who need to achieve a solid foundation on the assessment principles prior to moving on to formal qualifications as an assessor.
Learners at Excelon Learning will be expected to submit written assignment as assessment requirement for this course. The course does not include any formal exams.
Since all courses on Excelon Learning are self paced, course completion depends on individual learners’ progress. However, majority learners are able to complete the Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment within a 6-12 weeks duration.
Yes, the Level 3 Award in AUPPA is a globally respected qualification and 100% accredited by Ofqual approved awarding body. However, absolute qualification acceptance would vary by country depending on the individual vocational qualification framework followed across the world. Hence, learners are recommended to check with the relevant national authorities before applying for admissions or positions abroad.
Absolutely, yes. Assessors may also advance and proceed to other higher qualifications like Level 3 CAVA or other assessor qualifications after completion of this particular course.
Yes, our study model offers all courses on Excelon learning online through our user friendly VLE with expert guided learning support.
Our Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (UPPA) is only meant to provide basic information on the principles of assessment. In order to evaluate vocational or occupational competence learners in a more formal way, learners can often advance to a recognised qualification as an assessor, such as the Level 3 CAVA course.
In case you have any additional queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly and talk to one of our admissions advisor. Alternatively, you may fill in our quick enquiry form and one of our admissions advisor will get back to you within 24 hours.
Accessing the course was effortless, and whenever I needed support, reaching out was a straightforward process. The overall journey, from the initial application to the commencement of my course and contacting my tutor, was remarkably smooth.