Overview

Did you know that 78% of learners cite inconsistent assessment as their biggest concern in education and training? Effective internal quality assurance is the solution.

This Level 4 Award equips you to become an Internal Quality Assurer (IQA), responsible for maintaining the integrity and consistency of assessment processes. Through two comprehensive units, you’ll master quality assurance principles and develop practical skills to monitor assessors, evaluate assessment decisions, and ensure compliance with awarding body requirements.

Perfect for experienced assessors seeking career progression or quality professionals entering the education sector, this RQF-recognised qualification provides everything you need and guarantees every learner receives accurate, reliable judgements.

Become the assurance specialist your organisation needs to guarantee fair, valid, and reliable assessments. Enrol now to master quality and drive standards!

Gift Courses Included 

• Course 01: Train the Trainer
• Course 02: Functional Skills English Practice Level 2
• Course 03: People Management Skills Level 3
• Course 04: Performance Management
• Course 05: Education Management
• Course 06: Advanced Teaching Assistant Diploma
• Course 07: Special Education Needs (SEN) Training – Level 2
• Course 08: EYFS Teaching – Level 3
• Course 09: Leadership in Teaching
• Course 10: Safeguarding Children Level 3

Description

****Qualification Curriculum****

• Unit 1: Understanding The Principles And Practices Of Internally Assuring The Quality Of Assessment
• Unit 2: Internally Assure The Quality Of Assessment

Learners must accomplish all 2 mandatory units to achieve a total credit of 12.

From this course, you will:

• Maintain legal and good practice requirements when internally monitoring and maintaining the quality of assessment.
• Internally manage relevant information and improve the quality of assessment.
• Understand techniques and criteria for monitoring the quality of assessment internally.
• Acknowledge the context and principles of internal quality assurance.
• Plan the internal quality assurance of the assessment
• Be able to evaluate requirements for information management, data protection and confidentiality.

Qualification Purpose

The goal of this Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF) qualification is to certify competence in an occupational position to the relevant requirements. It is aimed at people who are responsible for maintaining and improving assessment quality within an organisation or assessment centre.

Total Qualifications Time

Total Qualification Time is comprised of GLH and an estimate of the number of hours a learner is likely to spend in preparation, study or any other learning, including assessment, which takes place as directed by, but not under the supervision of a lecturer, supervisor or tutor.

Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 120 hours.

Guided Learning Hours

These hours are made up of all contact time, guidance, or supervision of a learner by a lecturer, supervisor, tutor, trainer, or other appropriate education or training providers.

Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 90.

Method of Assessment

The Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF) is internally assessed and externally assured by Focus Awards. Each learner is required to create a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates the achievement of all the learning outcomes and the assessment criteria associated with each unit. The main pieces of evidence for the portfolio could include:

• Assessor observation – completed observational checklists on related action plans
• Witness testimony
• Learner product
• Worksheets
• Assignments / projects / reports
• Record of oral and written questioning
• Learner and peer reports
• Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Evidence may be drawn from actual or simulated situations where appropriate and permitted by the relevant Sector Skills Council or Sector Skills Body.

Progression

Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:

• Focus Award Level 4 Award in Externally Assuring the Quality of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF)
• Focus Award Level 4 Diploma in Learning and Development (RQF)

Who is this course for?

Our extensive Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) course is suitable for ambitious learners who are already working or considering working in the Quality Assurance sector.

The IQA qualification is also suitable for individuals who:

• Wish to join in an assessor role
• Beginner this field and wish to acquire in-demand assessing skills
• wish to gain formal recognition of their skills
• want to study from home at their own convenience

Requirements

Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) qualification does not have any specific entry requirements for students. However, you must be at least 19 years old or above to register.

Career path

Completing a Level 4 IQA qualification opens doors to a range of professional opportunities in assessment and quality assurance. A typical career progression might include:

• Junior Assessor/IQA
  Begin your journey gaining hands-on experience in assessment and quality assurance processes.
• Internal Quality Assurer (IQA)
  Take on full responsibility for assuring the quality and consistency of assessments.
• Lead/Senior IQA
  Lead teams of assessors and IQAs, ensuring high standards across your organization.
• Quality Assurance Manager 
  Oversee QA processes, policy implementation, and compliance within educational or vocational settings.
• Curriculum Developer / Trainer
  Move into designing training programs or mentoring assessors.
• Consultant
  Provide expert IQA advice to institutions, organizations, or training providers.
• Education Leadership
  Progress into strategic roles within educational management.
• Regulatory & Compliance Specialist
  Ensure organizations meet national or sector-specific assessment standards.
• Specialist / Advanced Qualifications
  Pursue further certifications or specialize in niche areas of assessment and QA.
• Entrepreneurship
  Launch your own assessment, training, or quality assurance consultancy.