Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment

Module 1: Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment:

• Learn the core concepts of internal quality assurance (IQA), including the functions, principles, and key responsibilities.

• Understand the roles of practitioners involved in both internal and external quality assurance, as well as the regulations governing these processes.

Module 2: Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment:

• Gain practical experience in planning, managing, and evaluating the quality of assessments.

• Learn how to monitor assessors' performance, standardize assessment practices, and provide feedback to assessors to maintain and improve assessment quality.

• Portfolio of Evidence: Learners are required to compile a portfolio that demonstrates their competence in carrying out internal quality assurance activities. This portfolio includes evidence such as observation records, feedback sessions, and reports on assessment standardization.

• Practical Demonstrations: Learners will be observed while conducting internal quality assurance activities in real work environments, such as monitoring assessors and ensuring assessment decisions meet the required standards.

• Learners must be at least 19 years of age.

• It is recommended (but not required) that learners hold a Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment, Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, or equivalent.

• Assessors: Those looking to move into a quality assurance role and take responsibility for ensuring high standards in assessment practices.

• IQA Practitioners: Individuals who are currently conducting internal quality assurance and want to formalize their qualifications and advance in their careers.

• Organizations: Businesses or educational institutions seeking to certify staff for internal quality assurance roles.

Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners can:

• Work as an Internal Quality Assurer within an organization or assessment center.

• Progress to more advanced qualifications such as the Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF).

• Enhance their professional development and become leaders in ensuring assessment quality within the education and vocational sectors.

The qualification includes 90 guided learning hours (GLH) and a total of 120 hours of qualification time (TQT). Learners typically complete the course in 3 to 6 months, depending on their learning pace and professional experience.

This qualification will empower you with the tools and skills necessary to ensure high standards of assessment within your organization, positioning you as a key player in maintaining quality in education and training.