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Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (IQA Award Unit 1 & 2)
This Level 4 award provides learners with the opportunity to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding of internal quality assurance. Once completed, learners are able to perform the role of an internal quality assurer. Regulated by TQUK, the level 4 IQA award helps professionals to progress in their careers.
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Level 4 IQA Award Online Training Course Overview
The Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance (formerly known as V1) is centred around validating assessors' decisions and skills. This qualification comprises two key units.
The first unit covers the principles and methodologies involved in internally assuring the quality of assessment. The second unit focuses on applying these principles through the internal assurance of assessment quality. Assessment for this course is based on a portfolio of evidence.
Unit 1 requires a written assignment, while Unit 2 involves practical IQA evidence, which includes monitoring two assessors in action.
What will you learn in this course?
- Understanding the principles of internal quality assurance
- Roles and responsibilities of an internal quality assured
- Methods for monitoring assessment processes
- Evaluating assessors' performance
- Providing feedback to assessors
Level 4 Award IQA Course Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for the Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance (Units 1-2) include:
Age and Suitability
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above. It is designed for individuals in internal quality assurance roles within vocational or educational settings.
Access to Assessors
Learners must work with two assessors, both of whom must have access to at least two learners each.
You do not need an assessing qualification beforehand, but you must have access to two assessors to complete the practical part of the course. This allows the application of theoretical knowledge to practical assessment situations under supervision.
Observation by an Expert Witness
An expert witness must also observe you. This expert witness is a qualified IQA within an organisation who will verify that your work was conducted correctly.
Course Duration & Assessment
While the average completion time for candidates is 2-3 months, you’re allowed up to 12 months to finish the course, ensuring you have all the time you need. During this period, the course is assessed through written and practical assignments you complete and upload for grading on our online portal.
Unit 1 is assessed with written assignments.
Unit 2 requires uploading evidence of quality assurance, including plans, assessment records, and feedback. You must have two assessors to quality-assure the assessment decisions they make about their learners.
What are the other IQA & Assessor Qualifications?
IQA Award Unit 1: The 1-unit IQA course offers theoretical knowledge on internal quality assurance without practical qualification.
Lead IQA Certificate Unit 1, 2 & 3: The Level 4 Certificate in Leading Internal Quality Assurance is the most advanced course within the TAQA qualification suite and covers all three units of an IQA course.
Level 3 Assessor Award (UPPA) Unit 1: This unit focuses on knowledge and is excellent for current assessors who want to improve their skills. It teaches the background knowledge and importance of assessment practices.
Level 3 Assessor Award (AVRA) Unit 1 & 2: This qualification allows you to assess students in a training setting, like a workshop or classroom, but not in their workplace.
Level 3 Assessor Award (ACWE) Unit 1 & 2: This qualification lets you assess students at their workplace rather than in a classroom. Like the Vocationally Related Achievement award, you will determine the skills of two learners.
Level 3 Assessor Award (CAVA) Unit 1, 2 & 3: This qualification lets you assess students in training and at their workplace and covers all three units of an assessor course.
Which IQA Qualification Do You Need?
If you are starting out as an assessor, the Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) could be a good start to get into internal quality assurance.
If you want to actively work as an IQA and assess assessments within an organization, we recommend the Level 4 IQA Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice.
For those ready to advance in their IQA career, the Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, which qualifies you as a lead IQA, is the best choice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) focuses on the principles and practices that prepare individuals to verify and assure the quality of assessment decisions made by assessors internally.
This qualification is ideal for individuals in roles such as quality managers, teachers, trainers, and assessors responsible for overseeing and maintaining the quality of assessments within their organisation or assessment centre.
There are typically no formal entry requirements for the Level 4 Award in IQA. However, candidates should have access to at least two assessors and assessment activities to complete the practical requirements of the course effectively.
If you refer on an assessment, your tutor will give you detailed feedback to help you understand where you need to improve. You will revise your work based on this feedback and submit an improved version.
Yes, the Level 4 Award in IQA is nationally recognised under the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in the United Kingdom. It is also recognised in various other countries, making it valuable for professionals in the education and training sectors internationally.
Assessment for this qualification involves compiling a portfolio of evidence. This includes completing a written assignment for Unit 1, which focuses on understanding the principles and practices of internal quality assurance. Unit 2 requires practical IQA evidence, where candidates monitor the assessment practices of two assessors within their organisation.
No formal qualifications for assessing are required as prerequisites for this course. However, a basic understanding of assessment processes and practices can help students grasp the concepts covered in the course more effectively.
Yes, dedicated tutor support is provided throughout the course. Tutors offer guidance, assignment feedback, and assistance in understanding course materials and concepts. Tutors are also available through live virtual sessions. This support helps learners complete the course successfully and prepare for assessments.
Achieving the Level 4 Award in IQA can open up career opportunities in education and training. Graduates may pursue internal quality assurance, quality manager, senior assessor, or training coordinator roles.
Generally, candidates take 2-3 months to complete the course, yet you have up to 12 months to do so, giving you plenty of time to finish. Please note that after these 12 months, additional fees will apply.