The Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices is your gateway to becoming a skilled Internal Quality Assurer (IQA). This qualification equips professionals with the tools to ensure assessments remain fair, consistent, and compliant with ever-evolving standards in education.
What you will learn in the Level 4 Award in the IQA of Assessment Processes and Practices?
This qualification provides understanding and hands-on training of the process and practices required for an internal quality assurer. It includes two mandatory units covering theoretical and practical applications.
| Unit | Unit Aim | Assessment |
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Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment |
You will get in-depth knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the internal quality assurer. |
Assessed through written work, focusing on your knowledge and understanding. |
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Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment |
You will learn how to implement quality assurance practices in real work settings and provide effective feedback to assessors. |
Assessed through practical performance in a workplace setting. Simulations are not permitted. |
What is the Role of Level 4 Award in Assessment Processes and Practices Internal Quality Assurer (IQA)?
An IQA plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the assessment process. Here are the key responsibilities:
Monitoring Assessors: IQA ensure assessors’ decisions are consistent and fair by reviewing assessment records and observing the assessment practices of assessors. They also provide support to assessors to improve their assessment practices.
Ensuring Compliance: IQAs ensure all assessment processes comply with organisational policies and external regulations from awarding bodies and adhere equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
Sampling of Assessment: IQA regularly samples assessment plans, decisions and evidence assessed by assessors to verify that the process is fair, reliable and unbiased. This guarantees uniformity and impartiality in the assessment process and practices.
Planning Quality Assurance Activities: IQAs are responsible for planning and implementing quality assurance activities, including standardisation meetings, regular monitoring of assessors and assessments, and feedback sessions, ensuring all activities align with the regulatory requirements.
Managing Information: IQA must maintain completed records of all the assessment activities, ensuring all paperwork is valid, authentic and readily available for EQA reviews.
Providing Constructive Feedback: IQAs offer feedback to assessors to refine their methods and encourage good practices within the team.
Why the Level 4 Award in the IQA of Assessment Processes and Practices is Essential for Career Development?
This Level 4 Award in IQA will help you get started with the role of IQA in real-life settings. It provides skills and knowledge to professionals seeking career progression and moving into senior roles.
Earning this qualification opens the door to exciting career opportunities:
- Advance to Senior Roles: Become an Internal Quality Assurer (IQA), Lead IQA, or Quality Manager in various work settings.
- Increase Employability: Stand out in the job market with a certification demonstrating your expertise in maintaining high-quality assessment standards.
- Expand Career Options: Work in diverse settings, including vocational education, corporate training, and professional development programmes.
“Certified IQAs are in high demand across education and training sectors, making this qualification a valuable asset for career progression.”
How Long Does It Take to Complete this Qualification?
Learners can complete this course in as little as two weeks through our fast-track option or in up to four months at a regular pace. At Britannia School of Academics,we offer flexible plans to help you achieve this qualification—choose the option that best fits your schedule and learning style.
Pathways to Further Qualifications after completing Level 4 Award in IQA
Upon completing this qualification, learners can pursue advanced degrees and explore opportunities for further specialisation in education and training. This award offers a clear pathway for professional growth, paving the way to leadership roles.
Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF)
The Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices will assist the learners aspiring to be a Lead IQA or Quality Manager. This qualification develops leadership skills to manage and mentor assessors and other IQAs.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training is an advanced qualification designed for learners to become qualified teachers or trainers and deliver effective learning programmes while maintaining high standards in teaching and assessment.
Conclusion
The Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices is more than just a qualification – it is your pathway to making a meaningful impact in education and training. By completing this award, you will gain the skills and confidence to ensure assessments are fair, consistent, and compliant with quality standards.
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