This qualification has been allocated UCAS points. Please refer to the UCAS website for further details of the points allocation and the most up-to-date information.

This qualification is for learners aged 19 and above.

This qualification is intended for assessors who assess occupational competence in an individual’s work environment. It includes the following assessment methods (although not all of these require performance evidence):

• observation of performance in the work environment
• examining products of work
• questioning the learner
• discussing with the learner
• use of others (witness testimony)
• looking at learner statements
• recognising prior learning