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Looking for fast-⁠track
Assessor Training?

We provide Assessor training courses for busy people working in any occupation, across the United Kingdom. The training leads to the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) – the nationally-recognised qualification for Assessors.

We also provide training leading to the Level 3 qualification for Trainers and the Level 4 qualifications for Internal and External Quality Assurers (IQAs and EQAs).

If you’re a company or organisation looking to get staff qualified quickly or an individual looking to enhance your skills, we can help. We’re always flexible and offer a range of training course options to suit you, including in-house training and online courses.

To find out about training courses, call our friendly team on 0800 246 5574 or email us.

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Courses

Assessor Courses - Beauty Assessor with apprentice

Assessor courses

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)

We specialise in Assessor training leading to the Level 3 Assessor Certificate, the nationally-recognised qualification for Assessors operating in both work and training environments.  This qualification is equivalent to the old A1.  We also deliver the other 3 Assessor qualifications where appropriate.

Trainer Courses - Trainer in front of students

Trainer courses

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET)

This qualification is an entry-level teaching/training qualification aimed at people just starting to teach/train.  It is also suitable for qualified Assessors who wish to gain a Trainer qualification.

IQA Courses - IQA with clipboard

IQA courses

Level 4 Qualifications in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

We are experienced providers of the Level 4 IQA qualifications. The qualifications are aimed at those who require an introduction to IQA, those practising as IQAs and those who lead a team of IQAs.  The Level 4 Award (2 units) is equivalent to the old V1.

EQA Courses - EQA in meeting

EQA courses

Level 4 Qualifications in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

The EQA qualifications are the nationally-recognised qualifications for those working as EQAs in Awarding Organisations. The qualifications are aimed at those requiring an introduction to EQA, those practising as EQAs and those who lead a team of EQAs.

We are market-leaders in Assessor training with 20 years' experience and over 650 clients from both private and public sectors including numerous household names.

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Avanti West Coast Trains
Laura Kay London Logo
South Gloucestershire Council
London Gatwick Airport
Dura Automotive Systems
Border Force logo
Northants Fire & Rescue Service Logo
Nuffield Health - healthcare charity
Home Office Logo
Lancashire Fire and Rescue
PWC
Specsavers
Food Standards Agency
National Trust
The Goldsmiths' Centre
Jerram Falkus Construction
British Association of Dental Nurses
NHS University Hospitals of Leicester
The Insolvency Service
Grant UK - Renewable Heating Systems
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea council logo
Ermin - Plant and Tool Hire
AC1 Construction
Virgin Media
Vinci
Jeffway Group
HS2
Balfour Beatty
Amey
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Kingston Council
National Examining Board for Dental Nurses
Volker Highways
Murphy Infrastructure
Geason Training
Energy Kidz
Harsco Rail Logo
Birmingham Airport
C2C Rail Logo
Crystal Palace Football Club
Ministry of Defence
Cross Country Trains
NHS West Midlands Ambulance Service
Rugby School
City of London Police
Durham County Council
SGN - gas distribution company
Hellenic Aerospace Industry Logo
CIPD - the professional body for HR & People Development
Oldham Council Logo
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Wiltshire Police Logo
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South West Water
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Why choose ATDirect?

Pete Crossley, National Youth Association, with his L4 IQA qualification

fast-track

Our Assessor training is designed to get you through the Level 3 Assessor qualification quickly and efficiently.

If it’s a priority, we can get you trained and qualified in a few short weeks.

Adele & Lorraine, Eden Skin Clinic, with their Level 3 Assessor qualifications

flexible

We deliver training in a way that’s flexible and convenient and fits around busy work schedules and home commitments.

For companies, we can travel to you and deliver training in-house.  For individuals, you can opt to study online or attend one of our regular scheduled courses in London, Manchester or Birmingham.

Robert Griffiths, St Luke's Hospice with his Level 3 Assessor Certificate

no-nonsense

We always take a no-⁠⁠nonsense approach to training so that you can work as productive Assessors as soon as possible.

The whole process from start⁠-⁠to⁠-⁠finish is designed to get you through the Assessor qualification with the minimum of fuss.

Jack Edwards, Swift Childcare, with his L4 IQA qualification

personal

Our training is delivered by real people in real time, so you can interact with your trainer and ask questions.  This means training is more relevant and interesting, and can be adapted to your individual needs as you progress through the course … and is much more enjoyable!

Our trainers are experienced professionals skilled in delivering Assessor courses in an interesting, enjoyable & relevant way - we have a wealth of best practice to draw on.

Assessor Training in Abu Dhabi
Assessor training in Abu Dhabi
Assessor Training at Northants Fire & Rescue
Northants Fire & Rescue
Birmingham Airport
The West Coast Railway
The West Coast Railway
Priority Care
First Choice Group
Assessor Training at the Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators
Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators
Assessor Training at Lancashire Fire & Rescue
Lancashire Fire & Rescue
Assessor Training at The Goldmiths Centre, London
The Goldsmiths Centre
Birmingham Airport
Assessor Training at Edinburgh Trams
Edinburgh Trams
Grant UK
Birmingham Children's Trust
Birmingham Children's Trust
Hellenic Aerospace Industry, Greece
Hellenic Aerospace Industry, Greece
Assessor Training at HAI in Greece
Hellenic Aerospace Industry, Greece /2
Assessor training at Progress Rail
Progress Rail
Progress Rail
Progress Rail /2
Birmingham Airport Ops Management Team
Birmingham Airport/2
IMSERV
Assessor Training in Abu Dhabi
Assessor training in Abu Dhabi
Assessor Training at Northants Fire & Rescue
Northants Fire & Rescue
Avanti West Coast Trains
The West Coast Railway
The West Coast Railway
Priority Care
First Choice Group
Assessor in-house training at Mendip Rail
Mendip Rail

What our Clients say

St Lukes Hospice - hospicecare in Plymouth

  "ATDirect were absolutely fantastic in helping me to achieve my Level 3 CAVA.  Nothing was too much trouble and the course layout made the whole experience enjoyable.  I found completing my portfolio easy due to the guidance I had received throughout - this is really going to help in my further career.  Thanks!"

Robert Griffiths
Rating: 5
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  "Completed my L3 CAVA with AT Direct and can't recommend Kevin and the team highly enough. The delivery was scheduled in to suit me and Kevin was very helpful throughout."

Nuffield Health - healthcare charity

  "Our tutor had a great attitude towards teaching.  He kept a positive atmosphere and delivered the course smoothly."

Tom Watts
Rating: 5
Aqua Gas Training

"I found this course to be an excellent course and Kevin was an excellent tutor. Really enjoyed it. Would recommend the course and the company to everyone."

Adrian Price
Rating: 5
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“ATDirect were great to work with and supported me through my journey. I would recommend them. Great and very supportive training.”

Peter Farrington
Rating: 5
PPL Training - Mechanical, Electrical training

"My experience with ATDirect has been excellent.  All the staff I spoke to were helpful and extremely professional. Kevin was brilliant and my time spent under his supervision was superb. Thank you again and I would definitely recommend ATDirect to anyone.

Roy Hayden
Rating: 5
SGN - gas distribution company

  "Kevin of ATDirect ran an incredibly engaging and useful CPD session for my team of in-house SGN technical trainers and I. We are a group of just over a dozen occupational assessors and amongst our ranks we have IQAs who manage various Gas Industry related NVQ schemes. It had been a while since my team and I had any assessing and IQA CPD and the session Kevin ran hit…More

Paul Lewis
Rating: 5
Wigan Council

  "The tutor was really supportive and had such a diverse group from different backgrounds but he really did engage everyone.  He had a great approach and a great balance of content and activity/discussion.  Excellent course.  Really enjoyed it!"

Rebecca Weston
Early Years, Wigan Council
Rating: 5
Kingston Council

  "Thanks ATDirect! Really appreciate your patience and support over the period it took me to complete the L4 IQA award and negotiating an extension for me."

Eric Chasseray
Rating: 5
Vortex Training Group

  "ATDirect have been providing trainer and assessor qualifications for our staff for a number of years.  What we really appreciate is that they are fast, flexible and responsive, always listen to what we need and when, and deliver their training in straightforward language.  Our staff are all busy as operators, assessors and trainers, so ATDirect's approach suits us very well.  For anyone looking to do their assessor or trainer…More

Travis Noblett, Development Director
Rating: 5

  "Excellent informative course, friendly helpful tutor, small group, easy portfolio completion.  Would recommend to anyone wanting to do the Assessor or IQA course.  One of the best courses I have been on."

Lyn Hickey
Self-Employed, Early Years Teacher
Rating: 5
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“I recently completed my Level 3 Assessor course at ATDirect and highly recommend them for their exceptional service and high-quality education. The entire experience was clear and well-organized. Many thanks to Kevin, and especially to Eirini, for their support!”

Laura Schulze-Tollert
Rating: 5

  "ATDirect is a very professional company! They work in a thorough manner and they teach all the necessary knowledge in a clear way. In addition, they are very patient and are always willing to adapt to the learner's needs. I highly recommend ATDirect!"

Alin Harbuz
Construction Sector
Rating: 5
Walsingham Support - helping people with complex learning difficulties

  "The trainer had a good knowledge of the course and was very easy to talk to.  He delivered the training in an interesting and relaxed way that helped our learning experience."

Scott Davies
Rating: 5
University of Birmingham

"I found this course very useful and informative, with great instruction throughout."

Ben Franks
Rating: 5
Automotive Training Solutions

"From enquiries to booking to completion, Kevin and his team made the process pain free. With excellent communication throughout, Kevin's training sessions were to a very high standard and relaxed. I started the qualification previously with another provider, but did not get any support or feedback, with not answering emails and calls. So decided to start again with ATDirect where I got all the support I needed throughout. I would…More

Stuart Perry
Rating: 5

  "I thoroughly enjoyed training with ATDirect for their courtesy and efficiency throughout the whole course.  Information provided before and during my learning was always clear, relevant and well-presented.  My tutor supported me promptly with constructive feedback and encouragement.  I would highly recommend ATDirect to all aspiring Assessors."

Grazia Ferrante
EY Training and Consultancy
Rating: 5
Black Star Aikido - Martial Artists

"I needed to get an expert assessors' capability to use in the working environment and furthermore build up my part as a National Coach Tutor in Martial Arts. I utilised ATDirect's fast-track course. The course was extremely well arranged. We got straight on with learning and really doing a learner appraisal. The portfolio was nicely organised and composed in simple to understand modules. I completely support ATDirect.

Tony Brown
Rating: 5
Actvet - applied technology school, Abu Dhabi

  "Kevin and ATDirect have been an absolute joy to work with. I have recently completed my Level 3 Assessors award and they have been so supportive. Highly recommend."

Mohammad Qotate
Rating: 5

  "I recently completed my L3 CAVA with Kevin and ATDirect. Kevin made it very accessible and helped at each stage. He took time to assist wherever I needed it. The supporting literature and documents were easy to follow and I even learned some new IT skills on the way. If it was possible to give 6 stars I would without hesitation. Thanks Kevin and ATDirect."

Cathal McNally
Aria Construction Services
Rating: 5
Assessor Training - Jemma Jones, Swift Childcare, with her Level 3 Assessor Certificate
Jemma Jones
Swift Childcare
Helen Dobson, The Goldsmith Centre, with her Level 3 Assessor Certificate
Helen Dobson
The Goldsmith Centre
Mark Dean with his L3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
Mark Dean
Heating Engineer
Gemma Askey, Early Years Teacher, with her Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
Gemma Askey
Childcare / Early Years Teacher
Charanjit Gill, Childcare Skills Tutor, with her Level 3 Assessor qualification
Charanjit Gill
Childcare Skills Tutor
Yvonne Witter with her Level 3 Assessor Certificate
Yvonne Witter
Self-Employed

Featured news

New Dates for Assessor Courses - Oct 2026

New Dates for Assessor Courses – Oct 2026

We are now taking bookings for 1-day classroom-based courses in London, Manchester and Birmingham after the Summer, in October, and we have a Sale on! If you book and pay for your course before 30 September 2026 we will give you £50 off. If you're looking to get qualified more quickly, we offer online training sessions for individuals and in-house company training for groups of 2 or more. These can be arranged at very short notice. Dates for our next…

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