Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)
Become a qualified occupational assessor. This nationally recognised qualification enables you to assess learners in their workplace — opening the door to a career in training, education and quality assurance.
3
Units
15
Credits
Portfolio
Assessment
18+
Minimum age
What you'll study
Understand the principles and requirements of assessment; understand different types of assessment method; understand how to plan assessment; understand how to involve learners and others in assessment; understand how to make assessment decisions; understand quality assurance of the assessment process; understand how to manage information relating to assessment; and understand the legal and good practice requirements in relation to assessment.
Unit ref D/601/5313 · Level 3
Be able to prepare assessments of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding; be able to carry out assessments of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding; be able to provide required information following the assessment of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding; and be able to maintain legal and good practice requirements when assessing vocational skills, knowledge and understanding.
Unit ref F/601/5319 · Level 3
Be able to plan the assessment of occupational competence; be able to make assessment decisions about occupational competence; be able to provide required information following the assessment of occupational competence; and be able to maintain legal and good practice requirements when assessing occupational competence.
Unit ref H/601/5314 · Level 3
Total: 15 credits across 3 units
Unit details taken from the iCQ qualification specification for 600/3106/2 (generated 11 November 2025). Check the latest version on the ICQ website
Assessment & Requirements
How you'll be assessed
Portfolio of evidence
Teaching methods
Online personal tutoring and job shadowing with a qualified assessor
Entry requirements
Access to real learners in your workplace
Who this is for
Aspiring CAVA-certified Occupational Assessor
Career Outcomes
With this qualification you'll be eligible for roles including:
Occupational Assessor
£24,000–£30,000
per year
Training Assessor
£25,000–£32,000
per year
Internal Quality Assurer (IQA)
£28,000–£35,000
per year
What's included
Everything included, whichever pace you choose
Every course comes with full assessor support, materials, and a money-back guarantee — no matter your pace. Choose Fast Track and you also get quicker feedback turnaround, priority support, and flexible pacing.
Fees & Payments
However you'd rather pay
Pay in full, or spread the cost across 9 months — whichever suits you best. No interest, no credit check, and every session with your assessor is included.
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£389 £439
Pay in full
£48.44/mo £54
for 9 months
£37
Registration fee
14 days
Money back guarantee
- No interest and no credit check, whichever way you pay.
- The registration fee is paid directly to ICQ, not to us — it's included in the total above.
- All support sessions with your assessor are included — no extra charge.
- Not sure? You have a full 14-day money-back guarantee from the date of enrolment, no questions asked. See our refund policy →
- Need longer than the standard duration? Extensions are available at an additional cost. Learn more in our Terms & Conditions →
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