Assessor Qualification
Assessor Qualifications – Become a Qualified Assessor in the UK
Looking to become a qualified assessor? Whether you’re working in education, apprenticeships, or workplace training, our nationally recognised Assessor Qualifications are designed to help you assess learners confidently and competently.
From the well-known TAQA suite to the updated CAVA Qualification (Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement), we offer flexible, fully online options to help you qualify with ease—even while working full-time.
Study Your Assessor Course Anywhere
All of our assessor qualifications are available through flexible online learning, making it easy to fit your studies around work and other commitments.
With our online assessor courses, you’ll get:
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Lifetime access to online materials
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Personal tutor support
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Clear guidance on assessments and portfolio building
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Remote observations available to meet practical requirements
Whether you’re studying the CAVA qualification, or either of the Assessor Awards, we’ll support you every step of the way.
Obtain your Assessor Qualification with Otaquas Training
We offer a full range of assessor training courses to suit your experience level and job role. All assessor qualifications are part of the TAQA framework, and many are still commonly referred to as the A1 Assessor course (its older title).
Which assessor course should you
choose?
🔹 Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (Units 1 & 2)
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For assessors assessing learner performance in the workplace
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Requires access to two learners in a real work setting
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Includes remote observation and support
🔹 Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (Units 1 & 3)
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For assessors assessing classroom or simulated learning (not workplace-based)
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Popular with tutors and trainers in education or private training
🔹 Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA Qualification)
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This is the full assessor qualification (Units 1, 2, and 3)
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Covers both workplace and classroom assessment
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Most widely recognised qualification for assessors in the UK
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Often referred to as the CAVA, TAQA, or A1 Assessor course
Progression
When you have achieved your Assessor qualification, you could progress to Internal Quality Assurance. We offer two IQA qualifications.
What is an IQA Qualification?
An IQA Qualification formally trains individuals to carry out internal quality assurance of assessment processes and decisions. It’s essential for centres delivering NVQs, apprenticeships, and vocational training programmes, ensuring consistency, fairness, and regulatory compliance within vocational education and training.
You’ll learn how to:
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Monitor and support assessors
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Maintain assessment quality and integrity
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Manage sampling plans and IQA documentation
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Ensure learner outcomes meet awarding body standards
