Introduction
We’re here to help you turn your interest in assessing vocational fitness qualifications into a rewarding, new career skillset.
Over 20+ years we’ve helped thousands of people, just like you, turn their passion for helping others into a fulfilling career in health and fitness.
As the respected authority in exercise education, we have 1242 reviews and our customer experience rating is 4.8 out of 5
Read ReviewsIf you’re looking to expand your horizons and increase your earning potential, becoming an assessor can be a rewarding career extension. And once you’re a qualified assessor, you can conduct assessments in those vocations for which you hold a vocational qualification.
No previous assessing experience is required to enrol and you can fit assessing in and around your current work and lifestyle commitments.
Start with access to:
- all online course material
- course videos
- online worksheets
- shadow assessing opportunities at our venues or via video
- guidance on your assessment & all required documentation
- our qualified assessors on the Learner Success team
The content of our Level 3 Assessor course includes:
- Understanding the principles and practices of assessment
- Assessing vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
- Roles of the assessor
- Assessment methods
- How to give feedback
- Quality assurance of the assessment process
- Questioning techniques
- Assessment methods
- How to give feedback
- Quality assurance of the assessment process
Assessor Course Study Options
The assessor course is offered by either Distance Study or In-Person study option.
Enrolling provides you with access to the Learner Success team and the Assessor Assessment Day.
Select your study option and get started today!
Distance Study
Home Study
You will:
- Complete as home study the online course material and specified sections of the portfolio.
- Complete four hours of practicum where you observe a qualified assessor assessing the subject that you intend to assess. The assessor you observe must hold both a Level 3 Assessor qualification and the relevant recognised qualification in the subject they are assessing. Please call us if you’d like to discuss doing your practicum hours with us.
- Complete as home study the assessments we send you and the remainder of your portfolio.
- Submit via our Help Desk a copy of the completed assessments and portfolio, as well as evidence of your completed practicum using the documents provided in the online course material.
In-Person
Home study plus a scheduled Assessor In-Person assessment day that you attend at one of our centres.
You will:
- Complete as home study the online course material and specified sections of the portfolio.
- Complete the mandatory four hours of wok experience where you observe a qualified assessor assessing the subject that you intend to assess. The assessor you observe must also hold the relevant recognised qualification in that subject. Please call us if you’d like to discuss completing your work experience with us.
- Submit evidence via our Help Desk of your completed work experience.
- Complete as home study the assessments we send you and your portfolio. As an alternative and for an additional fee, you can book onto and attend an In-Person assessment held on a scheduled In-Person assessment day at which you’ll perform the assessments and hand in a copy of your completed portfolio. View dates.
- Submit via our Help Desk a copy of the completed assessments and portfolio (unless you complete the In-Person assessment option).
Assessor Course Prices
Take your pick from our easy payment options: pay in full up front and pocket a prompt payment discount or pay the regular price via a no deposit, interest free payment plan.
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Course
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Regular Price From: £699 £45/month.
6 Month Payment Plan. Total repayments: £699 £549
Prompt Payment From: £699 £449.
Regular Price From: £699 £45/month.
6 Month Payment Plan. Total repayments: £699 £549
Prompt Payment From: £699 £449.
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Discover more about our Assessor course. And if you’ve any questions, just call us.
Recognition
You’ll achieve the relevant Level 3 qualification upon successful completion of our Assessor course, the certificate for which will be issued by the awarding organisation.
Our Assessor course is also recognised by CIMSPA, and meets the criteria for official American College of Sports Medicine Approved Provider status◊.
Prerequisites
A basic level of English and Maths is necessary to understand the Assessor course content.
You are required to hold the relevant recognised qualification in the subject that you will be assessing. For example, you can only assess a Level 2 Gym Instructor assessment if you yourself hold a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification.
Support
Success Coaches, part of the Learner Success team, are here to help you along the way of getting your Assessor qualification.
Our Learner Success Team is here for you.
You can reach this team via phone, email, or the Helpdesk, and they will be happy to answer any questions you have about your studies or any adminstrative questions. All team members are qualified assessors with years of experience. They are well-versed in the material and can help you through it, but they also have practical experience to share with you.
Dates
View the Assessor course assessment dates.
Resources
As our passion lies in you progressing in your career, we’ve got some free articles in our blog about becoming an assessor, including:
Assessing: Alternative Jobs for Personal Trainers
How Assessing Can Help You Grow as a Personal Trainer