The Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) is a qualification designed for individuals who maintain and monitor the quality of assessments from outside an organization or assessment center. This course is intended for professionals who work on behalf of an awarding body, overseeing the consistency and fairness of assessments conducted by centers and ensuring they meet the regulatory requirements.
This qualification equips learners with the knowledge and skills to perform external quality assurance (EQA) activities, ensuring high standards in the assessment processes.
Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment
Module 1: Understanding the Principles and Practices of External Quality Assurance:
- Learn about the functions, principles, and legal requirements surrounding external quality assurance in learning and development.
- Evaluate the role of external quality assurance professionals in maintaining assessment standards across multiple organizations.
- Understand the regulations and requirements that guide both external and internal quality assurance in a specific sector.
Module 2: Externally Assuring the Quality of Assessment:
- Learn how to plan, organize, and conduct external quality assurance activities, including preparing for visits to assessment centers.
- Understand how to monitor the quality of assessments, ensuring they meet regulatory standards.
- Gain the ability to provide feedback, advice, and support to internal assessors and quality assurance staff to improve their assessment practices.
