Skills Bootcamp in Assessing Vocational Achievement


  • Start Date: 09/12/2024
  • Course is for: Adult
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This Skills Bootcamp is intended for those who assess both occupational competence in the work environment and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (for example a workshop, classroom or other training environment).

You will cover the following units:

  • Understanding the principles and practices of assessment
  • Assess occupational competence in the work environment
  • Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding

Assessment

You will be assessed using a wide range of assessment methods which will
include:

  • Observation of your practice
  • Professional discussion
  • Reflective accounts of your own practice
  • Written assignments
  • Presentations

Our teachers are ambitious, talented and passionate about making your experience at college the very best it can be.

They are passionate about teaching and learning and have up to date experience to share with you, and the energy and enthusiasm to help you to get where you need to be.

Our curriculum is reviewed by a range of Head Teachers to ensure that you will develop the skills required to work in the industry.

After you’ve finished your Skills Bootcamp, you’re guaranteed a job interview with an employer.

You could also:

  • get a new job or apprenticeship
  • progress in your current job
  • find new business opportunities if you’re self-employed

All applicants are invited to interview and take part in an initial assessment process to check your suitability for this bootcamp.

This course is free (fully funded) for independent learners (those not taking the course through their employer).

To be eligible, you must:

  • Be aged 19 or older
  • Live in the North East Combined Authority area (Gateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland or County Durham)
  • Have the right to work in the UK and meets residency requirements
  • Employers using bootcamps to upskill their workforce will be required to pay a contribution (10% for SME and 30% for large employers).

This course will start on Monday 9th December and classes will run on Monday to Friday either 9.30am to 12.30pm or 1.30pm to 4.30pm.

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