The TAQA qualifications are structured around three core units:

  • Unit 301: Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment

  • Unit 302: Assessing Occupational Competence in the Work Environment

  • Unit 303: Assessing Vocational Skills, Knowledge, and Understanding

These units combine to form four assessor qualifications:

  • Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (Unit 301 Only) – For those who need to understand assessment principles but will not actively assess learners.

  • Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (Units 301 + 302) – For workplace assessors evaluating NVQ/SVQ-style qualifications.

  • Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (Units 301 + 303) – For assessors evaluating classroom-based or vocational training.

  • Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (Units 301 + 302 + 303) – Full assessor certification, allowing assessment in both workplace and vocational training environments.