CACHE Level 3 Award in Assessing Learners'
Performance through Observation (A2)

Who is the qualification aimed at?

For learners who wish to assess NVQ candidates, using a variety of different methods.*

What are the entry requirements?

Learners must be qualified or experienced practitioner at the Level or above of the qualfication they will be assessing. It is also recommended that they have at least three years post qualifying experience.

What does the qualification cover?

How to access NVQ candidates through a range of methods.

How is it Assessed?

Learners will need to produce a portfolio of work based evidence in accordance with the requirements of the Agreed Common Evidence for this Assessment and Verification Units.

Are practical placements required?

Learners will need to be working with at least two candidates.

How long does the qualification take to complete?

Learners will need to complete their A1 qualification within 18 months of commencing their role as an Assessor.

What related qualifications can learners progress to?

CACHE Level 4 Awards in Conducting Internal Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process (V1)

CACHE Level 4 Award in Conducting External Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process (V2)

* If learners achieve A1, they do not need to do A2.

Which job roles are learners qualified to undertake on completion of this qualification?

NVQ Assessor

QCA accreditation number: 100/2273/9