The Level 4 Certificate in Leading the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) is a comprehensive qualification for individuals who lead a team of people responsible for external quality assurance (EQA) within an organization or on behalf of an awarding body. This qualification is ideal for those who not only practice external quality assurance but also manage and oversee teams involved in these activities.
The course ensures learners are equipped with the knowledge and skills to maintain and improve assessment quality standards across multiple assessment centers while ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Level 4 Certificate in Leading the External Quality Assurance of Assessment
Module 1: Understanding the Principles and Practices of External Quality Assurance:
- Explore the key principles that underpin external quality assurance in the education and training sector.
- Learn about the roles, responsibilities, and regulations involved in EQA.
- Understand how to plan and prepare for external quality assurance activities effectively.
Module 2: Externally Assure the Quality of Assessment:
- Learn how to conduct external quality assurance processes, including visiting centers, observing assessment practices, and ensuring that assessment decisions are valid, reliable, and compliant with standards.
- Evaluate the internal quality assurance systems of centers and provide constructive feedback to help improve their assessment practices.
Module 3: Plan, Allocate, and Monitor Work in Own Area of Responsibility:
- Gain the skills to plan, allocate, and monitor the work of a team responsible for EQA.
- Learn how to set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound) objectives for team members and ensure the effective completion of tasks.
