You'll need industry experience and a minimum of a level 3 qualification in the type of work you plan to assess.

You'll also need an assessing qualification, like:

• Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment - for assessing in the workplace
• Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement - for assessing outside the workplace
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement - for assessing in the workplace and outside the workplace

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course

You could do a Learning and Skills Assessor Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.

You'll usually need a qualification in the subject you want to assess. Employers will also look for relevant up-to-date work experience.

The apprenticeship takes a minimum of a year to complete.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

You'll need:

• 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

You'll need to:

• pass enhanced background checks as you may work with children and vulnerable adults
• have a full driving licence

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

You could work at a client's business or in an office.