Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (RQF)

Qualification Overview

The Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (RQF) is intended for those who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of assessment without any requirement to practice as assessors.

Learners who undertake this qualification will able to assess the candidate assessor’s knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of assessment.

Qualification Structure

Learners must achieve a total of 9 credits from 1 mandatory unit.

Learner Entry Requirements

There are no set entry requirements for this qualification.

Progression Routes

Learners wishing to progress from this qualification may wish to undertake the following qualifications:

• Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
• Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
• Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
• Level 4 Award in Understanding the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
• Level 4 Certificate in Leading the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

Age Ranges

Entry is at the discretion of the centre; however, learners should be at least 19 years old to undertake this qualification.

Geographical Coverage

This qualification has been accredited for use in England and Northern Ireland.

Qualification Specification

To view the Qualification Specification please click here.