Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (IQA Award Unit 1)

IQA Course Overview

The Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice offers insights into the principles and methodologies of internal quality assurance. This qualification emphasises theoretical knowledge over practical assessment skills.

This IQA course does not authorise individuals to conduct assessments or make assessment decisions.

For those seeking to undertake quality assurance roles in assessments, the Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice or the Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice is required. These qualifications provide the requisite skills and competencies to oversee and lead assessment quality assurance processes.

What Will You Learn in the Level 4 IQA course?

• Principles of internal quality assurance
• Roles and responsibilities of an internal quality assured
• Importance of maintaining assessment records
• Understanding assessment planning
• Effective communication within assessment processes

IQA Award Qualification Entry Requirements

 The entry requirements for the Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance (Unit 1) include:

Age and Suitability

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above. It is suited for individuals in internal quality assurance roles within vocational or educational settings.

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 assignments you complete and upload for grading on our online portal.

What is an Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)?

 Internal Quality Assurance (IQA), also known as internal moderation, carries out the following tasks:

• Make sure that teachers mark students' work accurately and fairly according to the standards set for each topic.
• Make sure that all teachers grade students' work consistently.
• Assessors follow important principles like fairness, transparency, and trustworthiness.

What are the other IQA & Assessor Qualifications?

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. 

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.