The Level 4 Award is ideal for those already leading or aspiring to lead internal quality assurance within organizations. Perfect for individuals seeking senior roles and the highest IQA qualification available.

Recognised as the Lead IQA Qualification, it stands as the highest accolade in IQA qualifications, positioning you for pivotal roles such as Quality Manager, Quality Nominee, or Centre Lead.

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. 

This certificate is the pinnacle of expertise in internal quality assurance, designed for leaders steering IQA teams. It equips you with the skills to lead, manage, and advance in your career.

Yes, it is! The Level 4 Certificate in Leading Internal Quality Assurance is recognized as the Lead IQA Qualification, it stands as the highest accolade in IQA qualifications, positioning you for pivotal roles such as Quality Manager, Quality Nominee, or Centre Lead.

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.

The Level 4 Certificate empowers you to lead and manage internal quality assurance processes, unlocking opportunities for career advancement, including management positions and leadership roles.

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 any other IQA qualification towards this qualification meaning that you only complete the units that you haven't completed so far. 

You will acquire a comprehensive skill set, including the ability to oversee internal quality assurance, lead a team of Internal Quality Assurers, develop internal quality assurance policies and procedures, and expertly manage external quality assurance visits.

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. For Unit 3, you will need to have access to 2x other IQAs as you will be managing their responsibilities. 

This course is specifically designed for individuals with prior assessors qualifications and ideally those that are managing other IQAs. 

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.

This course is designed to hone your leadership skills in internal quality assurance. It provides practical insights, equipping you to lead, manage, and ensure the highest standards in assessment processes.

It is compulsory that you have access to 2x other assessors and 2x of their learners for the practical element. And also you need access to 2x other IQAs. The practical units cannot be simulated. 

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.