Assessor & IQA qualifications
From the tools to the training room
Most assessor courses are general and are taught by people who have never been on site. Ours are taught by an electrician who assesses electricians. You can use your own trade for your evidence and get advice on finding assessing work afterwards.
Assessor qualifications · Level 3
Become a qualified assessor
EAL 501/1843/2 ↗ On-site assessors
Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
For assessing people at work, by observing them and checking what they produce. The one for assessing electricians on site.
- DeliveryOnline sessions + your observed assessments
- Typical time2–4 months · 90 hours total study
- You’ll needTwo learners to assess in their workplace, twice each (four assessments). Simulations aren’t allowed.
£495inc VAT
EAL 501/1841/9 ↗ Training-centre assessors
Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
For assessing knowledge and skills in a training centre or classroom, through assignments, projects and practical tests.
- DeliveryOnline sessions + your observed assessments
- Typical time2–4 months · 90 hours total study
- You’ll needTwo learners to assess in a workshop, classroom or training centre, twice each (four assessments)
£495inc VAT
EAL 501/1842/0 ↗ Full assessor
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
The full assessor qualification. It covers both settings, so you can assess on site and in a training centre.
- DeliveryOnline sessions + observed assessments in both settings
- Typical time3–6 months · 150 hours total study
- You’ll needTwo learners at work and two in a training setting, each assessed twice
£695inc VAT
EAL 501/2056/6 ↗ Level 4 · IQA
Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
For assessors moving into sampling, standardisation and checking other assessors’ decisions.
- DeliveryOnline sessions + your observed IQA activity
- Typical time3–4 months · 120 hours total study
- You’ll needTwo assessors to quality-assure, each with at least two candidates of their own
£595inc VAT
Assessor Certificate + IQA Award bundle: £1,150 inc VAT
Save £140 by doing both. A payment plan is available on every course.
Not assessing anyone yet?
You can start with the knowledge unit, Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment, on its own. Add the practical unit when you have learners to assess. Ask about this →
Choosing
Which one do I need?
- Assessing on site: You want to assess electricians at work, for NVQs or the Experienced Worker qualification. Choose the Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment.
- Assessing in a centre: You want to assess learners in a college or training centre. Choose the Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement.
- Both, or not sure: Choose the Level 3 Certificate. It covers both settings and keeps your options open.
- Already assessing: You want to check other assessors’ work and run standardisation. Choose the Level 4 IQA Award.
Why it’s worth it
Centres are looking for electricians who can assess
Electrical apprenticeship starts are falling while demand rises, and centres can’t find enough occupationally competent assessors. Awarding bodies expect electrical assessors to be qualified electricians, so your trade background is exactly what they need.
- Evidence comes from your own trade
- Your tutor assesses electricians themselves
- Advice on freelance rates, contracts and finding centres
- Already assessing without a qualification? Centres usually need you to work towards one, and we can fit around that
Questions
Assessor and IQA FAQs
Do I need real candidates to assess?
Yes. EAL doesn’t allow simulations, so you assess real learners, at least two of them, twice each. If you don’t have learners yet, start with the knowledge unit and talk to us about the options.
Is it all online?
The teaching sessions are online. Your own assessments are observed, in person or by live video where the rules allow.
Are there entry requirements?
EAL sets no formal entry requirements, but you must be at least 19 and have the reading, writing and maths to complete the work. For the IQA Award, you need two assessors to quality-assure, so most people take it after an assessor qualification.
Do I need to be an electrician?
Not for the qualification itself. But to assess electrical qualifications, awarding bodies expect you to be occupationally competent in that area. That’s why these courses suit experienced electricians so well.
Can I pay monthly?
Yes. A payment plan is available on every course. Ask when you request a callback.
Who awards the qualifications?
EAL, the specialist awarding body for engineering and electrical qualifications. QEAssess is EAL approved centre C001902.
Ready to make the move?
Request a callback and we’ll talk through which qualification fits your plans.