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RQF assessor

Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) assessors check vocational courses and help trainees to meet the standards.

Salary

£22,000 - £35,000

Typical hours

37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)

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What it takes

Skills and knowledge

You'll need:

  • knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
  • 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
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Restrictions and Requirements

You'll need to:

How to become 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.

What you'll do

Day-to-day tasks

In this job, you may:

  • plan and run vocational training programmes and workshops
  • observe and assess trainees in their workplace
  • interview trainees and examine their portfolios of evidence
  • give constructive feedback and offer advice on how to meet standards
  • keep records of trainees' progress
  • work closely with training staff and employers

Working environment

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

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