
To achieve the whole NVQ qualification at Level 3, candidates must prove competence in all seven mandatory units plus two optional units from Group A and two optional units from Group B. Individual units can be taken separately or in clusters without having to take the whole NVQ (dependent upon organisational requirements).
Table 1: Mandatory Units for the NVQ Level 3 in Learning & Development
| Unit number | Title | Element | Title |
| G3 | Evaluate and develop own practice | G3.1 | Evaluate own practice |
| G3.2 | Identify self-development needs | ||
| L3 | Identify individual learning aims and programmes | L3.1 | Review learning and development achievements and opportunities |
| L3.2 | Identify and agree learning aims and programmes | ||
| L5 | Agree learning programmes with learners | L5.1 | Negotiate learning programmes with learners |
| L5.2 | Review learning programmes and agree changes with learners | ||
| L6 | Develop training sessions | L6.1 | Identify options for training sessions |
| L6.2 | Deliver training sessions for learners | ||
| L9 | Create a climate that promotes learning | L9.1 | Develop a good relationship with learners |
| L9.2 | Support learners | ||
| L9.3 | Promote anti-discriminatory practice | ||
| L16 | Monitor and review progress with learners | L16.1 | Review progress with learners |
| L18 | Respond to changes in learning and development | L18.1 | Research the ways people learn |
| L18.2 | Develop learning and training methods | ||
| L18.3 | Test and change proposed training and development methods |
Table 2: Optional Units - Group A for the NVQ Level 3 in Learning and Development
| Unit number | Title | Element | Title |
| L10 | Enable learning through presentations | L10.1 | Give presentations to groups |
| L10.2 | Produce follow up exercises | ||
| L11 | Enable learning through demonstrations and instruction | L11.1 | Demonstrate skills and methods to learners |
| L11.2 | Instruct learners | ||
| L12 | Enable individual learning through coaching | L12.1 | Coach individual learners |
| L12.2 | Assist individual learners to apply their learning | ||
| L13 | Enable group learning | L13.1 | Manage group dynamics |
| L13.2 | Enable the group to learn together |
Table 3: Optional Units - Group B for the NVQ Level 3 in Learning and Development
| Unit number | Title | Element | Title |
| L4 | Design learning programmes | L4.1 | Choose options for meeting learning needs |
| L4.2 | Design learning programmes for learners | ||
| L7 | Prepare and develop resources to support learning | L7.1 | Develop learning materials |
| L7.2 | Choose materials to support learning | ||
| L14 | Support learners by mentoring in the workplace | L14.1 | Plan the mentoring process |
| L14.2 | Set up and maintain the mentoring relationship | ||
| L14.3 | Give mentoring support | ||
| L15 | Support and advise individual learners | L15.1 | Give individual learners guidance to help them plan their learning |
| L15.2 | Advise and support individual learners in managing their own learning | ||
| L20 | Support competence achieved in the workplace | L20.1 | Assess performance in the workplace against agreed standards |
| L20.2 | Give staff members support in the workplace and feedback on their performance | ||
| L23 | Support how basic skills are delivered in the workplace | L23.1 | Identify the needs and opportunities for learning basic skills in the workplace |
| L23.2 | Help to deliver basic skills in the workplace | ||
| L24 | Support people learning basic skills in the workplace | L24.1 | Help individuals to identify their learning needs |
| L24.2 | Support others in the workplace to develop their basic skills | ||
| A1 | Assess candidates using a range of methods | A1.1 | Develop plans for assessing competence with candidates |
| A1.2 | Judge evidence against criteria to make assessment decisions | ||
| A1.3 | Provide feedback and support to candidates on assessment decisions | ||
| A1.4 | Contribute to the internal quality assurance process | ||
| A2 | Assess candidates' performance through observation | A2.1 | Agree and review plans for assessing candidates' performance |
| A2.2 | Assess candidates' performance against the agreed standards | ||
| A2.3 | Assess candidates' knowledge against the agreed standards | ||
| A2.4 | Make an assessment decision and provide feedback |
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