Free Level 4 IQA Course in Manchester. Classes run at Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus on Monday evenings, part-time over 20 weeks. This free iqa course is designed for practitioners who already lead internal quality assurance within a centre or organisation. You'll develop your ability to manage assessment quality, support and monitor assessors, and prepare for visits from awarding organisations such as City and Guilds. The level 4 iqa qualification suits those with existing responsibility for assessment processes who want to formalise that expertise.
Who this course is for
For practitioners who lead the internal quality assurance process within a centre/organisation and have a responsibility for managing the quality of the assessment process, practice and the performance of assessors. They may also develop systems and lead on visits from outside agencies such as awarding organisations.This course runs for 20 weeks on Monday evenings 4pm - 7pm. The full course fee is £294 (if not eligible for funding).Start date: November 2022 - Exact start date to be confirmed.
Entry requirements
For practitioners who lead the internal quality assurance process within a centre/organisation and have a responsibility for managing the quality of the assessment process, practice and the performance of assessors. They may also develop systems and lead on visits from outside agencies such as awarding organisations.This course runs for 20 weeks on Monday evenings 4pm - 7pm. The full course fee is £294 (if not eligible for funding).Start date: November 2022 - Exact start date to be confirmed.
What you will learn
You'll lead and manage the internal quality assurance of assessment processes within your organisation.
You'll monitor and evaluate the work of assessors to maintain consistent assessment standards.
You'll plan and carry out internal quality assurance activities, including observations and sampling.
You'll provide feedback and support to assessors to improve their practice.
You'll develop and maintain systems for recording and reporting quality assurance activity.
You'll prepare for and manage visits from external agencies and awarding organisations.
How you will learn
Classes take place in the classroom at Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus, one evening a week. You'll be assessed through a portfolio of evidence drawn from your real workplace practice, demonstrating that you lead and manage internal quality assurance in your organisation. Assessment is work-based, so you'll need to be in a role where you have active IQA responsibilities.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need access to a workplace where you carry out internal quality assurance responsibilities, as the assessment is evidence-based.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Internal Quality Assurer (IQA): oversee assessment quality across a training centre
Lead Internal Verifier: manage verification processes for vocational qualifications
Quality Assurance Manager: lead quality systems in education or training organisations
Assessor and IQA: combine assessment and quality assurance roles in one post
Training Manager: oversee staff development and assessment standards
Curriculum Quality Lead: support teaching quality and compliance in a college setting
What you could study next
Level 5 Award in Education and Training Leadership: a natural next step if you move into senior management within a training organisation.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: broadens your teaching and leadership credentials if you also deliver learning.
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management: relevant if your IQA role sits within an HR or workforce development function.
