Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF)

About the Qualsafe Level 3 CAVA qualification

The Qualsafe Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) (RQF) is the nationally recognised assessor qualification in the UK, specifically designed for those who need to assess learners in both workplace and training environments. It is transferable across any sector where the assessor holds occupational competence, making it the ideal qualification for first aid trainers, healthcare professionals, and vocational educators.

Who is this course for?

This qualification is ideal for:

• First aid instructors and trainers wishing to gain a formal assessor qualification
• Healthcare and pre-hospital care professionals moving into training and assessment roles
• Anyone required to assess NVQs, first aid qualifications, or other vocational awards
• Workplace supervisors and coaches responsible for assessing staff competence

What will you learn?

The Level 3 CAVA covers two units of assessment:

• Unit 1 – Assessing Occupational Competence in the Work Environment: Covers direct and indirect observation methods, witness testimony, and professional discussion to assess learners in their place of work.
• Unit 2 – Assessing Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding: Covers assessments delivered outside the workplace, including written tests, oral questioning, assignments, and projects.

Key outcomes

On successful completion, learners will receive the Qualsafe Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA), providing a national benchmark for best practice in assessment. You will have the skills to assess competency-based qualifications such as NVQs, as well as vocational awards such as first aid and pre-hospital emergency care qualifications.

Delivered by Apex Medical & Rescue — an experienced Qualsafe-approved training centre based in the UK.