Who this is for
- You have deep sector experience you want to pass on
- You want flexible, part-time or freelance work
- You are winding down from full-time work but not ready to stop
- You are being asked to train or assess informally already
- You want a nationally recognised qualification, not just a certificate of attendance
Why this path fits
For a career changer at this stage, the highest-value combination is a Level 3 teaching qualification plus a Level 3 assessing qualification (CAVA). The teaching qualification lets you plan and deliver training. The CAVA lets you assess apprentices, NVQs and vocational learners - work that colleges, training providers and end-point assessment organisations are consistently short of.
Together they open the door to freelance rates of £250-£450 per day for experienced professionals, without needing to commit to full-time employment. Both are Ofqual-regulated and permanent - once you have them, you have them for life.
We deliver everything online with tutor support, so you can fit study around family, hobbies or a phased retirement without commuting to a classroom.
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