Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment

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

• Learn the key concepts and principles of IQA, including the functions of quality assurance in learning and development.

• Understand regulations, standards, and the role of practitioners involved in both internal and external quality assurance processes.

Module 2: Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment:

• Develop skills to plan, carry out, and evaluate internal quality assurance activities.

• Learn how to monitor assessor performance, standardize assessment practices, and provide support and feedback to assessors.

Module 3: Plan, Allocate, and Monitor Work in Own Area of Responsibility:

• Understand how to produce work plans, assign responsibilities, and set measurable objectives for your IQA team.

• Learn how to monitor team performance and make adjustments to work plans where necessary, ensuring effective communication and quality outcomes.

• Portfolio of Evidence: Learners will complete a portfolio demonstrating their competence in leading internal quality assurance activities. The portfolio includes evidence gathered from real work environments, such as observations, reports, and records of team management.

• Observation and Questioning: Direct observation of the learner's leadership in IQA activities will be a key part of the assessment.

• Learners must be at least 19 years old.

• It is recommended that learners hold a Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment or equivalent qualification prior to enrolling in this course.

• IQA Managers and Team Leaders: Individuals who are responsible for leading and managing IQA teams within educational or vocational settings.

• Training and Assessment Professionals: Those looking to develop or formalize their leadership skills in internal quality assurance processes.

• Organizations: Companies or educational institutions looking to ensure high standards in assessment quality and compliance with regulatory bodies.

Upon successful completion, learners can:

• Take on leadership roles in internal quality assurance within training centers, colleges, or other educational institutions.

• Progress to the Highfield Level 4 Award in External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice to develop expertise in external quality assurance.

• Work as an Internal Quality Assurer, Lead IQA, or Quality Assurance Manager, overseeing the assessment practices within their organization.

The course includes 170 total qualification hours (TQT) with 115 guided learning hours (GLH). The duration can vary depending on the learner's pace, but it is typically completed within 3 to 6 months.

This course is ideal for those seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities in managing and improving assessment processes, ensuring the highest standards of internal quality assurance in their organization.