How to become a RQF assessor
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
College
You'll need industry experience and a minimum of a level 3 qualification in the type of work you plan to assess.
You'll also need an assessing qualification, like:
- Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment - for assessing in the workplace
- Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement - for assessing outside the workplace
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement - for assessing in the workplace and outside the workplace
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
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Apprenticeship
You could do a Learning and Skills Assessor Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
You'll usually need a qualification in the subject you want to assess. Employers will also look for relevant up-to-date work experience.
The apprenticeship takes a minimum of a year to complete.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Further information
You can find out more about working as a training assessor from FE Advice.