MPQC Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment

600/0464/2

This qualification is aimed at those wishing to become Assessors. The first unit “Understanding the principles and practices of assessment” is a knowledge and understanding unit only therefore can be taken by Assessors before they are in a position to practice assessments or this unit can be taken by others who never intend to practice e.g. managers so that they can acquire knowledge of the principles and practices of assessment. For Assessors when they are ready to undertake real assessments then they can take the second unit. It is highly recommended by MP Awards that the evidence generated for the achievement of the performance criteria within this qualification is based on the assessment of Vocational Qualifications delivered in the workplace. For existing Assessors, these units can be acquired to demonstrate ongoing CPD.

For this qualification all learning outcomes must be assessed using methods appropriate to the assessment of competence-based qualifications. There must be valid, authentic and sufficient evidence for all the assessment criteria. There is no requirement for each unit to be assessed separately. Indeed, Assessors are encouraged to adopt a holistic approach but it is essential that evidence for the assessment criteria in each unit is also identified individually.

This qualification is available to all Approved Centres.

£82.95