Overview
| Qualification Number | 600/0270/0 |
| Credit Value (Guided Learning Hours) | 9 (40) |
| SFA/LAD Funding Code | 600/0270/0 |
| Entry age: | 18 |
| Qualification Operational Start Date | 01/04/2011 |
| Qualification Review Date | 28/02/2015 |
| Qualification Structure | See Structure |
| Supporting Materials | See Materials |
To find out how to apply to deliver this qualification see the How to Apply section. There are no costs involved in applying or becoming a 1st4sport recognised centre.
The 1st4sport Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (QCF) assesses learning and development of practitioners’ performances in carrying out assessments of occupational competence, in an individual’s work environment. The qualification is transferable to any sector your learners have occupational competence in, and provides a national benchmark of good practice for England.
Learners who achieve this award and wish to progress to the 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (QCF) can take advantage of Credit Accumulation Transfer (CAT), as some of the units in the qualification will already have been achieved. What’s more they can also take advantage of recognition of prior learning (RPL) as some of the knowledge required to achieve the Certificate may have already been generated.
In addition learners may wish to continue their professional development by up-skilling to become an internal verifier by completing the 1st4sport Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (QCF).
Prerequisites
Prior to registration, learners are required to be 18 years or over.
It is also recommended that learners have an appropriate vocational or competency-based qualification at least one level above the qualification they will be assessing.
To achieve the qualification, learners must have access to assessment opportunities in own specialist area.
Structure
The qualification is divided into the following units:
| Title | Accreditation No. | GLH | Credit |
| 1 | Understanding the principles and practices of assessment | D/601/5313 | 24 | 3 |
| 2 | Assess occupational competence in the work environment | H/601/5314 | 30 | 6 |
Materials
Unlike many other awarding bodies, who just supply you with the basic qualification standards, we go that extra mile to support you by providing:
- full and comprehensive Learner Packs, which include a full set of structured assessment tasks to help you deliver and assess the qualification
- informative learning resources that are included in your registration/certification fee
- tutor/assessor guidance notes, which include sample answers to support you when assessing your learners
- online qualification administration, enabling you to process learners quickly and effectively, and making the records we hold on your learners accessible to you at the click of a button.
Fees
Fees are charged per learner and provide registration and certification for the qualification, as well as a 1st4sport Learner Pack, learning resources and a Certificate. There are no costs involved in applying or becoming a 1st4sport recognised centre. Further information on fees is available in your qualification application pack.
How to Apply
Non-1st4sport recognised centres
If you are not already a 1st4sport recognised centre, you need to apply to become one by completing a Centre Recognition Application Form. You can now do this online through Athena, the 1st4sport online Quality Assurance System where you can also apply to become approved for the qualifications that interest you. To access Athena, simply call us on 0113-290 7610 to receive a unique access code or fill in the Request for Centre Recognition Application Form and we will send you one.
Existing 1st4sport recognised centres
If you are already a 1st4sport recognised centre and would like to seek approval to deliver the 1st4sport Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (QCF) please access Athena and complete the qualification approval process. If you cannot remember your username and password, please contact us at qmt@1st4sportqualifications.com.
QCF
This qualification sits on the new QCF. Further information about the benefits of the new framework can be found by visiting the Ofqual website.
All learners being registered for QCF qualifications are required to have a Unique Learner Number (ULN) issued by the Learner Register. To be approved to offer this QCF qualification, you will need to demonstrate that you can access and verify learners’ ULNs with the Learner Register. For more information about this process, please visit the Learning Records Service website.
