CAVA (Assessing Vocational Achievement) - Level 3 Certificate

CAVA is a nationally accepted qualification to give you the skills and sound assessment principles needed to assess in simulated environments, skills tests, oral and written questions, assignments, projects, case studies, and RPL assessment.

You will cover all the essential principles and practices of training, assessment and quality assurance, including assessing competence and achievement. Learning is closely linked with your current work environment. The course is structured across three half day workshops, covering key aspects of the programme, observations of work based assessments, professional discussions and regular 1-1 progress meetings with your tutor.

You will need:

• to be working in the post-16 sector assessing knowledge and/or skills in vocationally related subject areas

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

Assessment methods include observation, witness testimony, interview and discussion, oral and written questions, assignments, projects and case studies.

Adults

If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of your course. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.