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LEVEL 4 AWARD IN INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE (IQA)

The full practical IQA qualification: quality assure assessment in your centre.

Step up into quality assurance with the Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, the full, practical IQA qualification. Plan IQA, sample assessment decisions, observe assessors and lead standardisation in your own centre, studying online with tutor support from anywhere in the UK. Ideal for experienced assessors with access to at least two assessors. Regulated by Ofqual and awarded by Transcend Awards (Ofqual ref 610/7483/4). Price: £525.

What You’ll Learn

  • Principles, purpose and function of internal quality assurance

  • Planning IQA activity and sampling strategies

  • Observing assessors and sampling assessment decisions

  • Standardisation and giving developmental feedback to assessors

  • Record keeping, legislation and regulatory requirements

How the Course Works

Blended online study with tutor support, combined with real IQA practice in your own centre. You'll plan and carry out internal quality assurance of assessment, sampling the decisions of at least two assessors, and build a portfolio of evidence. You'll need to be 18+, have assessing experience and access to at least two assessors.

Assessment Methods

  • Portfolio of evidence from your own IQA practice

  • Observation of your internal quality assurance activity

  • Professional discussion

  • Written tasks covering IQA principles and practice

Where This Qualification Can Lead

  • Internal quality assurer roles in training providers, colleges and employers

  • Leading and monitoring the quality of assessment across a team of assessors

  • Progression to the Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

  • Progression to external quality assurance (EQA) and the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

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