Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (UPPA Unit 1)

Course Overview

The Level 3 UPPA Assessor course focuses on understanding the theory of assessment but does not certify you to assess learners. It is beneficial as continuing professional development (CPD) for those who previously completed the old assessor qualifications (A1 or D32/33) and want to refresh their knowledge. You will need to complete the full CAVA qualification to assess learners in vocational or workplace competence.

The Level 3 Award in Understanding Assessment is a theory-only course specifically for individuals who are not currently working as assessors but are looking to pursue this career path.

What will you learn in the Level 3 Assessor Award?

• Principles of Assessment

• Assessment Methods

• Assessment Planning

• Legal and Ethical Considerations

• Quality Assurance in Assessments

• Continuing Professional Development

Assessor Course (UPPA) Duration & Assessment

While the average completion time for candidates is 2-3 months, you’re allowed up to 12 months to finish the course, ensuring you have all the time you need. During this period, the course is assessed through written assignments that you complete and upload for grading on our online portal.

This course is assessed in the following way:

UNIT 1: This unit focuses on theory and is evaluated through several written assignments. These assignments assess your understanding and application of theoretical concepts covered in the course.

Which other qualifications are recommended after the UPPA course?

After completing the UPPA (Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment) Assessor course, if you wish to assess learners in vocational or workplace settings, you would typically need to pursue further qualifications such as:

Level 3 Assessor Award (AVRA) Unit 1 & 2: This qualification allows you to assess students in a training setting, like a workshop or classroom, but not in their workplace. 

Level 3 Assessor Award (ACWE) Unit 1 & 2: This qualification lets you assess students at their workplace rather than in a classroom. Like the Vocationally Related Achievement award, you will determine the skills of two learners.

Level 3 Assessor Award (CAVA) Unit 1, 2 & 3: This qualification lets you assess students in training and at their workplace and covers all three units of an assessor course.