Level 4 Assessor Coach

DELIVERY  Online

COURSE AWARD(S) Level 4 Assessor Coach; Level 1 Safeguarding

DURATION  Typically 15 months, excluding End Point Assessment

SUMMARY The AC is a dual professional, using their up-to-date professional knowledge and skills to support vocational and professional development at any level. They may, for example, coach and assess apprentices, trainees or new recruits in the workplace, commensurate with their own level of experience and qualifications. 

INTAKE DATES  April and October each year

Individual employers may set any entry requirements which may include:

• (As a dual-professional) – A qualification, at an appropriate level, and relevant up-to-date experience in the candidate’s vocational/subject specialism.
• Many candidates will already possess a Level 3 qualification in Assessing. Depending on the specific education and training context, employers (and/or Awarding Organisations) may require candidates without an Assessor qualification, to achieve this prior to completion of their apprenticeship.

Candidates may have achieved maths, English and ICT skills at Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE Grade C, or above) prior to commencing their training. Those that have not must achieve this prior to taking the end-point assessment.

Assessor Coaches, coach and assess vocational learners, usually on a one-to-one basis, in a range of learning environments.  Coaching skills involve complex communication techniques to actively listen, provide feedback and to engage learners in planning their individualised learning programme. These skills are also integral to assessing learners’ competence in-relation to work-related/industry standards and life skills. The role will also include supporting the learner’s development of vocational competence and their wider skills that relate to employability and professionalism. 

Within the sector, ‘coaching’ is seen as a more complex set of interpersonal skills, compared with ‘mentoring’.  It is more learner-centred, exploring the learner’s understanding and needs rather than simply giving advice..

Click here for a full copy of the apprenticeship standard, including the knowledge skills and behaviour that will be met throughout the programme.

End Point Assessment will consist of 2 elements:

• Observation
• Professional discussion

Full support will be provided to candidates during the Gateway period at the end of their Apprenticeship to prepare them for this End Point Assessment.

£7000 paid via the apprenticeship service account.

Employer contribution is 5% or £350 (only payable by employers who do not pay the apprenticeship levy)

Please contact info@compass-ms.co.uk if you are interested in enrolling yourself or a colleague.