IQA (Internal Quality Assurance) is an essential aspect of the education and training sector. Becoming an Assessor will give you many job prospects, but if you are looking for more career progression, an IQA may be the perfect role for you. There are four main benefits of an IQA qualification which we will run through […]
Firstly, congratulations on getting through the challenging part and passing your Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement. You should be very proud of yourself. Now that you have got this new qualification under your belt, it is time to start preparing for your NVQ assessor interview. Hopefully, you will have already read our guide […]
Writing a CV is always a daunting task. It is your first opportunity to make the best impression on a prospective employer, so you want to get it right. One small mistake such as a spelling error, and your CV will just be thrown away. We are going to run through how to create a […]
After all that hard work, grit and determination you have put into becoming an NVQ Assessor, the exciting time has come and you start looking for a new job. However, you are soon deflated when you realise lots of job applications require you to have high levels of experience within the field. Fear not, we […]
So, you’ve completed your CAVA and enjoyed your celebrations! You’ve taken a step up and now you’re ready to get stuck into the real work. Now you’re a qualified Assessor! But where to begin? And what to do? You’re in the wonderful position of having lots of options. In this post, we’re going to take […]
We often get asked if there is a difference between an Assessor and an End-Point Assessor. The answer is: yes, there is! Although there is some crossover between the two positions, they’re not quite the same. A few years ago, an EPA didn’t even exist, and there was only one Assessor involved in apprenticeship. So […]
Parenthood is a blessing, but it can make returning to work hard. Lots of parents want to enjoy time with their child and struggle to find a role that gives them the work-life balance they’re looking for that still pays the bills. So, is becoming a Qualified Assessor the answer? Quite possibly! And in this […]
Unfortunately, we do not offer the 24+ loan to pay for our courses anymore 🙁 But the good news is, we do have 3 other ways that you can pay for any of our courses! Pay in Full Our first option is plain and simple; paying for the entire course fee, in full, all at […]
Whether you are a newly qualified assessor or someone who has been assessing ever since it was the D32/33 or A1 Assessor Award; Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is important. The irony is, sometimes NVQ Assessors find that because they are constantly engaged with their learners and helping them to develop their careers, they themselves don’t […]
This post is not about who can become an NVQ Assessor, but rather who does become an NVQ Assessor. We find one of the most important insights surrounding assessor training is the reasons why people want to become assessors in the first place. Perhaps you’re on the fence about training to become an assessor. If […]