Apprenticeship Β· earn while you train Β· live UK standard from the careers engine
Apprenticeship

Learning and skills assessor

Level
3
Advanced Β· like A-levels
Length
1 yr
typical
Sector
Education and early years
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Assessing vocational learners, usually on a one-to-one basis, in a range of learning environments.

What you'd do

Plan assessment activities with individual learners based on their progress
Observe learners performing tasks in the workplace and take assessment notes
Review learner portfolios and written evidence against qualification criteria
Provide timely, constructive feedback to learners on their performance
Hold regular progress reviews and update individual learning plans
Liaise with employers and learning providers on learner support needs
Maintain accurate and up-to-date assessment records on approved systems

What you'd learn

Assessment principles and how different methods are used to judge competence
How to plan assessments that are valid, reliable, and fair for each learner
Observation techniques for assessing practical skills in real work settings
How to give written and verbal feedback that motivates and supports progress
Qualification and apprenticeship standards and how to interpret criteria
Record-keeping requirements and digital portfolio systems
Equality, diversity, and inclusion in assessment practice
Ready to look for a place?
See live Learning and skills assessor apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
Find vacancies
A Careermash concept Β· apprenticeship standard from our careers engine Β· vacancies via gov.uk.

Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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