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Level 4 IQA Course in Cambridge

CostFee:935.00 Concession: 0.00
Duration10 weeks
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 4 IQA Course in Cambridge. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College, part-time during the day, over 10 weeks. The course covers the knowledge and practice needed to carry out internal quality assurance of assessment processes. It suits those already working in a quality assurance role and those looking to move into one. No prior qualifications are needed to start the first unit, though you will need relevant experience or vocational qualifications to progress to units involving live quality assurance work.

Who this course is for

This qualification is for those who are working or looking to gain entry in the role of Internal Quality Assurance for organisations. Applicants are able to undertake a mix of units, dependent upon their circumstances in both accredited learning and non-accredited learning, not just NVQs.

The qualification comprises of 2 units designed to provide the knowledge and assessment opportunities to achieve the Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance. Participants will need to discuss their current circumstances in order to ensure all resources are in place to enable competency to be assessed.

An important feature of achieving this award, is your knowledge of the standards relating to your occupational area.

You are strongly advised to familiarise yourself with the standards you intend to use with your assessors and candidates. You will need to set aside time to work on your own portfolio.

Entry requirements

You need not have any prior qualifications to undertake the award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice. However, to progress to the other units, you will require either vocational qualifications or suitable length of experience in the subject matter you will be quality assuring. Anyone engaged in quality assuring other units or qualifications must meet the specific requirements of the assessment strategy related to those units and qualifications.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles and practices of internal quality assurance of assessment.
  • You'll learn how to plan and carry out internal quality assurance activities.
  • You'll develop skills in monitoring and evaluating assessment decisions.
  • You'll learn how to support and advise assessors on their practice.
  • You'll understand how to manage risks to the quality of assessment.
  • You'll learn how to maintain accurate records of internal quality assurance activity.

How you will learn

The course is delivered in the classroom at Cambridge Regional College. It comprises two units covering knowledge and assessment practice. You will be assessed through a combination of written tasks and evidence of your quality assurance practice in the workplace. Your assessor will review your work against the requirements of each unit.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Internal Quality Assurer, overseeing assessment quality within your organisation
  • IQA Lead, managing quality assurance across a team of assessors
  • Assessor and IQA, combining assessment and quality assurance roles
  • Training and Development Coordinator, supporting staff learning programmes
  • Apprenticeship Quality Manager, monitoring apprenticeship delivery standards
  • Compliance Officer (learning and development), ensuring assessment meets regulatory requirements

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice. The natural next step if you move into an external verifier or EQA role, working across multiple organisations on behalf of an awarding body.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. Broadens your expertise into teaching and training, useful if you want to move into a wider learning and development leadership role.
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