Salary guide
Assessor
- Average salary
- £22,000 – £35,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
EducationTraining
- Over 1 million apprenticeships are completed in the UK annually
Other names this job is known by
- NVQ Assessor
- Apprenticeship Assessor
Key responsibilities
- Assess learners’ skills and knowledge in vocational subjects
- Observe and evaluate workplace performance
- Provide feedback and support
- Maintain assessment records
Skills and qualifications required
- Industry experience and qualifications
- CAVA or equivalent assessor qualification
- Knowledge of awarding body standards
- IT and record-keeping skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Lead Assessor
- Internal Verifier
- Training Manager
- Curriculum Lead
How to get the job
- Gain industry experience and qualifications
- Complete an assessor qualification (CAVA or equivalent)
- Apply for assessor roles with training providers
- Progress to verifier or management roles
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