Level 4 Award in Understanding the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

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Level 4 Award in Understanding the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF)

£800 £229
Limited Time Offer    All prices are inclusive of VAT.
Monthly instalment plans are available.

Credits – 6 TQT – 60 GLH – 45 Recommended Course Duration – Up to 4 Months Download Option to fast-track in 4 Days is available.

Unit Structure

  • Unit 1: Understanding the Principles and Practices of Externally Assuring the Quality of Assessment

Overview

The Level 4 Award in Understanding the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) is a theoretical qualification intended for those who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of external quality assurance (external verification), without any requirement to be already in practice. It is equally beneficial for those involved in the internal quality assurance, as they get to understand how the external quality assurers would carry out their role. You are not required to have any prior qualification or experience to start this course, though understanding of assessment and quality assurance processes would be ideal. The Level 4 Award in Understanding the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice course is accredited by UK OFQUAL, and is delivered 100% online with full tutor support.

Duration and Delivery

This Level 4 external verifier course is designed to be completed online at the pace that suits you the best. We provide a fast-track completion option for this course. It can take as little as 2 weeks or up to 4 months, depending on your previous experience and dedication to the course. The qualification is delivered through our virtual learning environment (VLE). Complete online tutor support will be provided once you are enrolled on our online VLE to achieve your goals effectively.

Assessment and Verification

The units within this EQA qualification are internally assessed by our qualified assessors and externally verified by the awarding organisation. The assessment takes the form of written assignments, detailed guidance for which will be provided by the tutor once you’re enrolled in the course.

Progression

Successful completion of this accredited 100% online course enables learners to proceed to the following:

Focus Awards

Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Qualification Number: 601/6167/X

Focus Awards is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation. This guarantees that all of their qualifications conform to a high standard.
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entry

Entry Requirements

Learners should meet the following requirements:

  • Be over 19 years of age
  • Have a satisfactory level of Literacy and Numeracy skills
Practical Requirement

Practical Requirements

There are no practical requirements for this course.

how I will be assessed

How will I be assessed?

For this course, you will be assessed on the theory and knowledge gained throughout the course by one of our dedicated tutors via assignments.

Useful Knowledge/skills that you will learn on the course

You will be able to:

  • Understand the context and principles of external quality assurance.
  • Understand how to plan the EQA of assessment.
  • Understand the legal and good practice requirements for the external quality assurance of assessment.
  • Understand how to externally maintain and improve the quality of assessment and manage relevant information.

Full Payment

Standard


£229(incl. VAT)


  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £45

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited

  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 4 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.

  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.

Fast Track


£260(incl. VAT)


  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £30

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority

  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.8 working days

  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback

  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi


£280(incl. VAT)


  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £15

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority

  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.8 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.

  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

All prices include course fees, awarding body dues, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate & VAT. The final certification you get is the same,
regardless of your route. There are no strict deadlines for submitting individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline
is the overall course duration based on the option you selected above.

Standard


£263(incl. VAT)

  • £65.84 (incl. VAT)/Month

  • No. of instalments
    4

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £45

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited

  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 4 working

  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.

  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.

Fast Track


£290(incl. VAT)

  • £74.42 (incl. VAT)/Month

  • No. of instalments
    4

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £30

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority

  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.8 working days

  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback

  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi


£316(incl. VAT)

  • £52.67 (incl. VAT)/Month

  • No. of instalments
    6

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £15

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority

  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.8 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.

  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

All prices include course fee, awarding body charges, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate. The final certification you get is exactly the
same, regardless of what route you pick. There are no strict deadlines for submission of individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your
studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option that you have selected above.

Why choose BSA?

Instant Access to VLE

You can have instant access to the course; once you enrol on the course, you can start studying immediately.

Expert Tutor Support

Our courses are designed to provide a dedicated online tutor support to learners throughout the course for ongoing assistance.

Flexible Payment Plans

Flexible payment plans to suit your budget; pay the fee in easy monthly instalments.

Accredited CertificationAccredited Certification

You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.

Frequently Asked Questions

This course is for those who wish to develop understanding of external quality assurance processes. The course is also recognised all over the world.

There is no time frame to complete the course. Most learners complete it in as few as 4 days (fast track) or up to 4 months (full time).

Yes, you can complete the level 4 Award in Understanding the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice course without any work placement.

Please refer to our main FAQs section or Contact Us; we have experienced course advisers who will be happy to assist you!

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