The Level 4 Award is designed for individuals who are trained assessors and ready to progress in internal quality assurance and aspire to take on the role of an Internal Quality Assurer (IQA).

You will be observed by your assessor carrying out internal quality assurance. This will be either face-to-face or remotely via video conferencing software depending on your location. 

While it's not mandatory to possess an assessors qualification, the emphasis of the Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance is on ensuring assessors adhere to best practices typically acquired through an assessors qualification. If your commitment lies in achieving top-notch assessment quality, mastering the correct assessment techniques from the outset is crucial. The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement serves as the perfect entry point for this journey. Enjoy exclusive discounts when enrolling in both courses simultaneously. Elevate your assessment expertise starting from the fundamentals.

Yes, it is! The Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice is recognised and respected by employers, industry leaders, and awarding bodies. It meets the national standards for assessors and is your ticket to becoming a sought-after professional in the vocational assessment industry.

Choosing the right Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification depends on various factors, including your current role, career goals, and prior qualifications. Here are common IQA qualifications and considerations to help guide your decision:

Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice: Ideal for those looking to specialise in internal quality assurance and is suitable if you want to ensure assessors follow best practices. This qualification is a good choice if you seek a foundational understanding of internal quality assurance without having access to any assessors. 

Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice: Is suitable for individuals responsible for quality assurance within a specific subject area or vocational sector. It focuses on internal quality assurance processes within a work environment but you must have access to 2x assessors who both have 2x learners each.

Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice: Is the top IQA qualification designed for individuals in leadership or management roles within the IQA process. Its suitable for those aspiring to lead internal quality assurance teams. It provides advanced knowledge and skills in managing internal quality assurance processes but you must have access to 2x assessors who both have 2x learners each.

This qualification is perfect for individuals looking to work as an IQA or those in management roles, especially business owners aiming to enhance training quality within their organisations.

Internal Quality Assurance is the next step up from assessment. You work in a management role and are responsible for ensuring that your assessors and trainers run training courses to the standards of the organisation and the awarding body. You are the source of support for the assessors and the subject expert in your organisation.

Yes, you can use the achievements of Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice towards this qualification meaning that you only need to complete Unit 2. 

Throughout the course, learners will delve into the principles and practices of internal quality assurance. The curriculum is designed to equip participants with the skills to internally quality assure the assessment processes effectively.

To enrol, you should already hold an assessors qualification, possess strong reading and writing skills in English, and have a firm knowledge of the subject you intend to assess. You need access to 2x assessors whom each have 2x learners of their own. We can provide these if you do not have access to assessors and learners. 

This course is specifically designed for individuals with prior assessors qualifications.

This qualification is a pathway to career advancement for those aspiring to become Internal Quality Assurers. It enables individuals to play a pivotal role in maintaining the highest standards of assessment quality within their organisations.

It is compulsory that you have access to 2x other assessors and 2x of their learners for the practical element. This unit cannot be simulated. You will be able to work with our assessors and learners on our TAQA courses to meet the requirements.

You will have 12-months from the purchase date to complete your course. Should you run over this time, you may be able to apply for special dispensation to extend this time by an additional 3-months or alternatively it is an additional cost of £69 to extend it for a further year. Please note extensions are subject to current qualification requirements and may not always be possible.