RQF assessor
Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) assessors check vocational courses and help trainees to meet the standards.
Typical Salary
£22,000 – £35,000
per year
Working Hours
37–39
hours per week
Day-to-day tasks
In this job, you may:
- plan and run vocational training programmes and workshops
- observe and assess trainees in their workplace
- interview trainees and examine their portfolios of evidence
- give constructive feedback and offer advice on how to meet standards
- keep records of trainees' progress
- work closely with training staff and employers
Skills needed
- knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
- to enjoy working with other people
- customer service skills
- sensitivity and understanding
- excellent verbal communication skills
- the ability to work well with others
- to be flexible and open to change
- patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
How to get into this role
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
Career progression
With relevant experience and qualifications, you could:
- lead a team of assessors
- move into further education teaching
- become a training manager
You could also be an internal or external verifier, checking the quality of work of assessors and training centres.
You may want to work towards chartered assessor status for your own professional development, through the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors.