TAQA Assessor Course
Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocational Achievement (TAQA)
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Accredited TAQA Assessor Course
The TAQA (Training, Assessment and Quality Assurance) Assessor Award is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification for professionals who want to assess vocational qualifications, NVQs, and workplace competency in any sector.
Upon completion, you will receive the Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocational Achievement, which is the standard qualification required to assess NVQs and vocational qualifications in the UK. This qualification is essential for anyone working as an assessor for an awarding organisation.
The course is available at venues across the UK and via live Zoom. In-house delivery is available for organisations with 6 or more delegates.
What You'll Learn on the TAQA Assessor Course
Who Should Attend the TAQA Assessor Course
TAQA Assessor Course Dates & Locations
Which TAQA Assessor Award do I need?
Is this the right course for me? Yes if you only need to assess candidates in their workplace on NVQ/SVQ based courses. This award is similar to the old A1 award.
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Why teach TAQA (Training, Assessment & Quality Assurance)?
TAQA qualifications are the recognised standard for assessors and quality assurers of vocational qualifications in the UK. Qualified TAQA assessors are required by all awarding organisations.
3 million
Vocational qualifications awarded in the UK each year
Ofqual requirement
All awarding organisations must use TAQA-qualified assessors
Legal requirement
TAQA qualification required to assess NVQs and vocational awards
Higher earnings
TAQA-qualified professionals command significantly higher salaries
1 in 3
Training providers lack sufficient TAQA-qualified staff
95%
Of qualification integrity maintained with properly qualified TAQA assessors
Source: OfQual / ETF Statistics 2023
Why Choose Abertay Training for Your TAQA Assessor Qualification?
Accredited course meeting UK regulations. Accepted by employers across the UK.
Includes PowerPoint presentations, lesson plans, and assessment forms so you can start teaching immediately.
Learn from experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds in their specialist field and adult education.
Available at 10+ UK venues and fully online via live Zoom. In-house training available for groups of 6 or more.
TAQA Assessor Course FAQs
The TAQA (Training, Assessment and Quality Assurance) Assessor Award is the nationally recognised qualification for workplace assessors. It includes the Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment and the Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement. The TAQA replaced the A1 (Assessor) and D32/D33 units from the old NVQ system and is regulated by Ofqual. It is required by most awarding bodies for anyone who assesses vocational qualifications.Duration
2 Days (10am – 4:30pm)
Qualification
Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
Price
£595 + VAT per person
Locations
UK-wide venues + Online Zoom
Group bookings available for 6+ people
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Venue Information
Choose your preferred training location. All venues offer the same high-quality course with full certification.
Online Zoom
Location
Learn from anywhere in the UK
Contact
0333 500 5000
Course Hours
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (2 days)
✓ Online Course Benefits
- • No travel costs - save time and money
- • Same Level 3 SafeCert certification
- • Live instructor via Zoom (not recorded)
- • All trainer resources included
- • Interactive practical demonstrations
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