Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 4 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £24,000 to £37,000Level 4 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 4)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Level 4 Certificate in Leading Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) L47 courses
- Level 4 Certificate in Leading Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) of Assessment L47 courses
- Level 4 Lead Internal Quality Assurer (Lead IQA) Certificate L42 courses
- Level 4 Certificate in Leading Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment L41 course
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Where this can take you
With experience and training you could become a quality manager, freelance consultant or move into research jobs. Other options include careers in health and safety, project management and business analysis.