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

QUALIFICATION PURPOSE

This regulated and nationally recognised qualification has been designed to provide learner’s with the knowledge and skills to effectively quality assure vocational based qualifications.

The IQA Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) is intended for those who wish to work in quality assurance in a wide range of environments such as further education (FE) colleges, independent training organisations or Local Authorities.

This qualification is also suitable for those who currently work in a teaching/assessing role and wish to develop their knowledge and skills in internal quality assurance.

During this course, learners will build an understanding of the principles and practices of internal quality assurance within a vocational education setting.

Topics include: context and principles of internal quality assurance, techniques and criteria for monitoring the quality of assessment, legal and good practice requirements for internal quality assurance of assessment and more.

Entry guidance

You should have a professional qualification and/or have demonstrated occupational competence within the vocational area you intend to verify.

You must hold D32/D33 or A1.

You will also be required to attend an induction followed by a development day. Regular reviews will be held on the internal verification process and portfolio building and tutorials will also be offered. Candidates will be observed during the internal verification process.

ASSESSMENT & DELIVERY METHOD

Assessment is by observation of the candidate completing internal verification within the workplace. A portfolio of evidence will be generated for evaluation which will show how the candidates has demonstrated their knowledge and understanding and practical ability to plan, monitor and evaluate the quality of assessment. The candidate will require a minimum of two assessors to assess for this purpose.

PROGRESSION

Successful candidates can progress on to complete a further unit for those who have wider quality assurance responsibilities such as becoming the Lead Internal Quality Assurer (which is an optional additional unit).

Please speak to your mentor if any of these courses are of interest.