Qcf Assessor

Typical Salary

£18,000 To £33,000

Typical Hours

37 to 39 a week

between 8am and 6pm managing your own hours

How To Become a Qcf Assessor

You can get into this job through:

a college course
an apprenticeship

College / University

You'll need industry experience and a minimum of a level 3 qualification in the job area you plan to assess. You'll also need an assessing qualification, for example:

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

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course

Apprenticeship

You can do a level 4 assessor coach higher apprenticeship.

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
to enjoy working with other people
customer service skills
sensitivity and understanding
excellent verbal communication skills
the ability to work well with others
to be flexible and open to change
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

You may:

plan and deliver vocational training programmes and workshops
observe and assess candidates in their workplace
interview candidates and examine their portfolios of evidence
provide feedback and offer advice
sign off the award when all requirements are met
keep records of candidates' progress
attend meetings with other assessors
work closely with training staff and candidates' managers

Working Environment

You could work at a client's business or in an office.

Career Path & Progression

With relevant experience and qualifications you could progress to lead an assessor team, move into further education teaching or become a training manager.

You could also work as an internal or external verifier, checking the work of assessors and training centres.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Further information

You can find out more about working as a training assessor from FE Advice.

Restrictions & Requirements

You'll need to:

pass enhanced background checks, as you may be working with children and vulnerable adults
have a full driving licence