Transform your professional experience into a nationally recognised qualification and start assessing with confidence.

Introduction

Behind every qualified learner stands a skilled assessor — the professional who ensures that competence, standards, and quality are maintained across industries.

Whether you work in health and safety, construction, engineering, or education, becoming a qualified assessor allows you to share your expertise, guide learners, and play a vital role in developing the next generation of professionals.

The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA), regulated by Ofqual (UK) and delivered through Global HSE Training & Consulting, is the most widely recognised assessor qualification in the UK and internationally.

What Is the CAVA Qualification?

The CAVA is designed for professionals who want to assess learners in the workplace or in vocational training environments.
It certifies your ability to evaluate evidence, make valid assessment decisions, and apply consistent judgement against recognised standards.

This qualification covers three essential assessor competencies:

1. Understanding the principles and practices of assessment.
2. Assessing occupational competence in the work environment.
3. Assessing vocational skills, knowledge, and understanding in classroom or simulated settings.

Upon completion, you’ll be a fully qualified assessor — authorised to assess NVQ, diploma, or apprenticeship learners both in the UK and abroad.

Why Becoming a Qualified Assessor Is a Game Changer

Qualified assessors are in growing demand worldwide, especially in regulated sectors where competence must be verified.
Whether you’re a safety professional, engineer, manager, or trainer, CAVA opens doors to new career paths and income opportunities.

Here’s why professionals choose to become assessors:

• Career progression: Step into internal quality assurance, lead assessor, or verifier roles.
• Flexible work opportunities: Freelance, part-time, or online assessment roles with awarding bodies and training centres.
• Professional credibility: Gain recognition as a certified assessor under UK Ofqual standards.
• Contribution to others: Help learners achieve qualifications, build skills, and advance their careers.

Assessing isn’t just a job — it’s a leadership role in education and workforce development.

Who Should Take the CAVA Qualification

The CAVA is ideal for:

• HSE professionals seeking to become approved NVQ assessors.
• Trainers and tutors looking to expand their professional scope.
• Supervisors and managers responsible for on-the-job performance evaluation.
• Industry experts in technical fields like construction, oil and gas, or manufacturing who wish to mentor and assess.

If you’ve already achieved a Level 3 or higher qualification in your industry, you’re perfectly positioned to transition into assessing.

Why Choose Global HSE Training & Consulting

At Global HSE Training & Consulting, we help professionals transform their expertise into official recognition.
As a Focus Awards–approved centre, we deliver the CAVA qualification with flexible options and full assessor support.

Our approach focuses on:

• Practical learning — you’ll complete assessments based on real workplace evidence.
• Professional mentorship — guidance from qualified assessors and IQAs.
• International credibility — UK certification recognised across the GCC, Asia, and Africa.
• Progression support — pathway to Level 4 IQA or Level 5 Education & Training qualifications.

We ensure every learner not only earns their qualification but also gains the competence and confidence to assess effectively.

Career Pathways After CAVA

After achieving your CAVA, you can work as a:

• NVQ Assessor or Workplace Competence Assessor
• Freelance or Internal Assessor for training providers
• Quality Assurance or Verification Specialist
• Consultant or Mentor supporting learner development

This qualification also serves as the foundation for becoming an IQA (Internal Quality Assurer) — another sought-after role in training and education.

Final Thoughts — Shape the Future by Assessing Competence

Becoming a qualified assessor is about more than checking evidence — it’s about shaping skilled, competent, and confident professionals who raise industry standards.

The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) gives you the structure, authority, and recognition to do just that.

At Global HSE Training & Consulting, we’re proud to guide professionals worldwide through this journey — helping them transition from subject experts to certified assessors who make a real difference.

Enquire today and start your path to becoming a qualified assessor — recognised, respected, and ready to lead in professional development.